Vice President, Medical Affairs Rare Diseases

Experteer OverviewIn this role you will provide strategic medical leadership across the Rare Diseases portfolio, guiding medical affairs and evidence generation to support growth. You will partner with clinical development, regulatory, and commercial teams to shape global medical strategies while upholding ethics and patient centricity. As a scientific external spokesperson, you will strengthen relationships with KOLs and societies to advance patient-centered advocacy. This is a fast-paced, collaborative leadership role focused on robust medical governance and cross‑functional impact.Retribuzione / BenefitsDevelop and implement integrated Medical Affairs strategies for rare diseases productsLead creation of Integrated Evidence Plans aligned with development, regulatory, market access, and commercial teamsProvide medical leadership across the BU and guide lifecycle management for rare disease assetsContribute medical input to BD assessments and post‑marketing studiesCollaborate with Medical Evidence Generation Lead to design global evidence generation (including RWE, ISS)Build and mentor a high‑performing Medical Affairs community;
ensure training and alignment across global and affiliate levelsSupport early development and launch readiness for new indications and assetsMaintain proactive medical input to Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, Pharmacovigilance, and Commercial teamsEngage with KOLs, scientific societies, healthcare professionals, and patient groups;
develop medical education programs for rare disease stakeholdersRepresent the company’s medical perspective externally in partnership with Patient Partnership teams;
advance patient‑centered advocacyDefine and monitor KPIs for Medical Affairs initiatives and manage the Medical Affairs budgetEnsure compliance with SOPs, ethics, and regulatory requirements;
collaborate on governance for rare disease products and compassionate use programsResponsabilità20+ years in the pharmaceutical industry with global or regional Medical Affairs leadershipMD degree requiredBoard certification in a relevant specialty preferredProven ability to define and execute medical strategies that enhance product value and lifecycle in rare diseasesStrong scientific and analytical capabilities to translate data into strategic insightsCredibility with KOLs, scientific societies, regulatory bodies, and external partnersDeep understanding of global medical governance, compliance, pharmacovigilance, and regulatory frameworksTrack record of building high‑performing medical teams and fostering scientific excellence and ethical decision‑makingExperience in multicultural, matrixed environments with cross‑functional alignment#J-18808-Ljbffr