Director, Medical Affairs
The Director, Medical Affairs will be a key member of the Medical Affairs team, responsible for developing and executing medical affairs strategies and plans to support the company’s late stage pipeline and first product launches in the US. This role will require a blend of external expert engagement, operational excellence, and crossfunctional collaboration to advance the company’s medical affairs capabilities and external presence in the dynamic Ophthalmology field.
Reports To: VP, Medical Affairs
Function: Medical Affairs
Level: Director
Location: Boston
Key Responsibilities:
- Medical Affairs Strategy and Plan Development: Develop and execute robust medical affairs strategies and operational plans to support the company’s late-stage pipeline and first product launches in the US in collaboration with R&D and the Commercial teams.
- Scientific Communications: Develop and execute comprehensive scientific communications plans to raise awareness of unmet medical needs and the company’s products, including publications, presentations at medical congresses, and medical education programs.
- Evidence Generation: Develop evidence generations plans for the company’s products including clinical trial data mining, health economics and outcomes research and post-marketing studies (e.g., RWE, Phase IV, IIT) to support medical practice and market access.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and execute plans to build advocacy and provide scientific partnership with the Ophthalmology community, including training, tools and materials for the field medical scientific liaison team; engage with internal and external stakeholders, including key medical experts, medical societies, and partners.
- Medical Information: Support medical information capabilities needed to support product commercialization, including policies, materials, and partners / resources.
- Policies and processes: Support implementation of internal policies and process to ensure full compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements and corporate / industry standards.
- Cross-functional collaboration: Collaborate with the cross-functional team, including R&D and Commercial; foster a collaborative and innovative culture that encourages continuous learning and development.
- Budget management: Ensure efficient allocation of resources, monitor and report on the effectiveness of medical affairs activities.
Necessary Skill Set:
- Proven track record of developing and executing successful medical affairs strategies and product launches in the US.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- High level of creativity, strategic thinking, and business acumen.
- Analytical mindset with a data-driven approach to decision-making and problem-solving.
- Strong understanding of the biotech industry, including the regulatory and compliance environment, scientific communications, and evidence generation.
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, or Life Sciences required (e.g., MD, PharmD, or PhD).
- 8+ years of medical affairs experience in similar roles within the biopharmaceutical industry.
- Experience launching pharmaceutical products / indications in the US market.
- Ophthalmology experience required, Retina experience preferred.
Oculis Sàrl is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of the aforementioned factors. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.