Vice President, Medical Affairs in United States at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Vice President, Medical Affairs based in United States.

This is a senior executive leadership role responsible for defining and driving the global medical affairs strategy across both investigational and marketed products in a fast-growing biotech environment. You will serve as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, shaping scientific, clinical, and medical direction in close collaboration with development, regulatory, commercial, and business teams. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on scientific engagement, requiring active interaction with key opinion leaders, external stakeholders, and internal cross-functional partners. You will build and scale a high-performing medical affairs organization, establish global medical education strategies, and ensure scientific excellence across all communications and programs. This position also plays a critical role in lifecycle management, clinical research oversight, and publication strategy. Operating in a highly dynamic and entrepreneurial environment, you will balance long-term vision with urgent execution. This is a remote-based leadership role with periodic travel for external engagement and scientific collaboration.

• Build, lead, and scale the global medical affairs organization, including hiring, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
• Define and execute global medical affairs strategy for both investigational and commercialized products across therapeutic areas.
• Provide strategic medical leadership to cross-functional teams including clinical development, regulatory, commercial, and business development functions.
• Develop and oversee medical education, scientific communication, and field engagement strategies with healthcare professionals and key opinion leaders.
• Serve as a scientific authority, delivering presentations, training programs, and medical insights to internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead clinical research activities including Phase IV studies, registries, observational research, and investigator-initiated studies.
• Oversee publication strategy, scientific data dissemination, and medical accuracy of promotional and educational materials.
• Manage medical affairs budgets, resource allocation, and ensure compliance with global regulatory and industry standards.
• Monitor scientific and competitive landscapes to inform strategy and organizational decision-making.

• Advanced degree in life sciences (MD, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent; strong preference for clinical/scientific training).
• 15+ years of experience in the life sciences industry, including at least 7 years in medical affairs leadership roles.
• Proven experience in biotech or pharmaceutical environments, ideally spanning both large and mid-sized organizations.
• Strong therapeutic area expertise in oncology (solid tumors) and/or rare disease strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading product launches and lifecycle management strategies in global markets.
• Experience engaging and presenting to executive leadership and boards to secure strategic alignment and investment.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with experience managing remote, field-based, and cross-functional teams.
• Deep understanding of global healthcare systems, regulatory frameworks, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments with a balance of strategic vision and hands-on execution.

• Competitive base salary range of $290,000–$350,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with employer support.
• Paid time off and flexible remote work arrangement.
• Access to additional voluntary employee benefits programs.
• Opportunity to shape global medical strategy within a rapidly growing biotech organization.
• High-impact executive leadership role with direct influence on product development and commercialization strategy.