US Director of Medical Affairs (US DMA) – Infectious Diseases and Vaccines (Respiratory), Remote

Overview

Regionally based leadership role within US Medical Affairs driving scientific excellence and field readiness for the Respiratory Diseases/Infections therapy area, including in-line business and the company pipeline.

What you'll do

• Conduct development and implementation of regional strategies aligned with headquarters Value & Implementation goals, including a prioritized US Medical Affairs Field strategy and implementation goals.
• Contribute to the integrated US Country Medical Affairs Plan, including the US Field Medical Plan/Field Engagement Plan and field training plan for Respiratory Diseases/Infections.
• Identify and prioritize US field resources, training needs and activities, ensuring strategically aligned content and training across the portfolio, including pull-through of pre- and post-congress regional training.
• Develop a strategic and comprehensive scientific engagement plan and ensure scientific exchange aligns with the global scientific communications platform.
• Ensure insights from advisory boards and field medical activities are actioned with relevant stakeholders and monitored for trends impacting future strategy.
• Organize expert input events (e.g., advisory boards, forums) with contracted Scientific Leaders and key stakeholders to address new indication implementation and/or emerging science.
• Manage programs (e.g., patient support, education, risk management) as needed for appropriate and safe utilization of company medicines.
• Partner with Global and US cross-functional teams to orchestrate and deliver regional training as needed.
• Participate in bi-directional information exchange and sharing of best practices across US Medical Affairs roles and teams, including Health Systems.
• Collaborate with the US Medical Affairs Director of Implementation and Strategic Execution to harmonize standards, processes and training activities (e.g., clinical immersions, verbalizations, journal clubs).
• Provide input into strategic congress priorities and participate in planning at key scientific congresses.
• Continuously monitor the healthcare environment and emerging trends to optimize Country Medical Affairs Plans and field execution plans.
• Serve as point of contact for development and maintenance of US new-hire scientific foundational onboarding.
• Work with US Medical Affairs Leadership and Global Medical and Value Capabilities stakeholders to ensure consistent verbalization processes for new data, indications and disease areas.
• Provide support for the Investigator Studies Program for assigned Therapeutic Areas, including Areas of Interest consultation, dissemination, data highlights, training, and scientific review as requested.

What you'll need

• An advanced degree (e.g., MD, PhD, PharmD) relevant to the therapeutic area-specific disease area and recognized medical expertise in the Therapeutic Area.
• Minimum of 5 years of medical affairs experience or equivalent clinical/research experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of working in Therapeutic Area (clinical, research, or pharmaceutical environment) or within a highly relevant Therapeutic Area with demonstrated scientific acumen.
• Proven ability in Strategic Decision Making & Planning, including helping the US Executive Director prioritize initiatives across the portfolio.
• Demonstrated Execution Excellence with a track record of leading complex projects and managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong Emotional Intelligence to foster trust and respect within a complex, matrixed organizational structure.
• Exceptional Networking & Partnerships skills to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Agile mindset as a Change Catalyst, committed to experimenting, learning, and adapting in response to evolving business needs.
• Expertise in interpreting and communicating complex scientific concepts clearly in both one-on-one and group settings.
• Deep knowledge of the US healthcare system, including national treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, FDA regulations, and OIG compliance.
• Ability to travel up to 40% (e.g., Congresses).

Nice to have

• Field Medical Affairs experience.
• University-level teaching experience and understanding of adult learning principles.
• Experience with innovative pharmaceutical training platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to quickly assimilate new subject areas and work independently on complex problems.

Details

• Location: USA, remote.
• Work arrangement: Remote.
• Travel: up to 50%.
• Employee status: Regular.
• Relocation: not offered.
• Visa sponsorship: not offered.