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Sr. Director, Medical Affairs

Pivotal Solutions

Salary undisclosed

Boston, Massachusetts, United StatesFull-timeOn-siteExpert

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Description

Position Overview:

The Sr. Director of Medical Affairs plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between clinical development and commercial operations, ensuring that medical strategies align with broader organizational goals. This role oversees the development and implementation of medical affairs plans, provides scientific and clinical expertise, and ensures the communication of accurate and balanced scientific information to healthcare professionals and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

Develop and implement the strategic vision and plans for the Medical Affairs department in alignment with company objectives.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, and Marketing, to ensure cohesive medical strategies.
Scientific and Clinical Expertise:

Provide medical and scientific expertise to internal teams, ensuring the accuracy and credibility of all scientific communications.
Stay updated with the latest clinical data, research methodologies, and therapeutic advancements in the relevant field.
Medical Communications and Publications:

Oversee the development and dissemination of scientific communications, including manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, and educational materials.
Ensure that all communications adhere to industry guidelines and regulations.
Medical Education and Training:

Develop and oversee medical education initiatives, including training programs for internal teams and external educational events for healthcare professionals.
Collaborate with the training department to ensure that sales and marketing teams are well-informed about product data and therapeutic areas.
Stakeholder Engagement:

Foster relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), patient advocacy groups, and other relevant stakeholders.
Represent the company at medical conferences, advisory boards, and other scientific forums.
Safety and Compliance:

Collaborate with the pharmacovigilance team to ensure the safety of products.
Ensure that all Medical Affairs activities comply with regulatory and industry standards.
Team Leadership and Development:

Lead, mentor, and develop the Medical Affairs team, promoting a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
Oversee recruitment, training, and professional development opportunities for the Medical Affairs team.

Requirements

Qualifications:

MD, DO, PharmD, or PhD in a relevant field.
Minimum of 12 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, with at least 7 years in Medical Affairs.
Strong knowledge of relevant therapeutic areas, clinical research methodologies, and regulatory requirements.
Proven leadership skills with a track record of successfully managing and developing teams.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

Benefits

  • professional development

About this role

Pivotal Solutions is seeking a senior medical leader to shape how clinical science informs the company's commercial strategy. In this role, you'll own the Medical Affairs function end-to-end—from developing department strategy and overseeing scientific communications to building and mentoring a team. You'll work across Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, and Marketing to ensure medical strategies stay aligned with organizational priorities, while maintaining the accuracy and credibility of all scientific information shared internally and with healthcare professionals.

The position demands deep expertise in your therapeutic area, current knowledge of clinical research and regulatory landscapes, and the ability to engage effectively with key opinion leaders, patient advocacy groups, and internal stakeholders at all levels. You'll manage medical education initiatives, ensure compliance with industry standards, and collaborate with pharmacovigilance on product safety. This is an in-office role in Boston requiring an advanced degree (MD, DO, PharmD, or PhD) and at least 12 years in pharma or biotech, with a minimum of 7 years specifically in Medical Affairs.

This role suits someone with proven team leadership experience who is comfortable operating at the intersection of science, strategy, and business—and who can represent Pivotal at conferences and advisory boards while building a high-performing Medical Affairs organization.

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