Responsibilities
- Own U.S. Medical Affairs strategy informed by multi-source insights, including MSL field insights, scientific engagements, advisory boards, congresses, and cross-functional inputs
- Lead monthly and quarterly insight synthesis and strategic interpretation to identify knowledge gaps, refine KITs/KIQs, and evolve scientific messaging
- Translate insights into actionable recommendations across education strategy, evidence needs, and scientific engagement priorities
- Provide executive-facing insight summaries and strategic updates to senior leadership
- Define and lead KOL engagement strategy across Medical Affairs
- Set objectives and scientific priorities for Medical Advisory Boards and other scientific engagement forums
- Own final interpretation of insights and development of cross-functional action plans
- Provide strategic oversight of HCP consultant engagement across Medical Affairs
- Lead strategy for our HCP consultants
- Define annual medical congress strategy, objectives, and engagement models across Ophthalmology and Optometry meetings
- Lead high-impact scientific exchange, including KOL discussions and 1:1 medical meeting at priority congresses
- Oversee post-congress insight synthesis and translation into medical strategy updates
- Define Medical Affairs education strategy aligned with insight-driven priorities
- Oversee practice-based and field-based education initiatives executed in partnership with the MSL team
- Ensure education initiatives are aligned to medical strategy and generate actionable insights
- Directly manage and develop the Associate Director, Medical Affairs
- Provide strategic direction and prioritization to enable effective execution and scalability
- Serve as a senior medical partner across Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory, Compliance, and Clinical Development
Requirements
- Advanced degree required (OD, PhD, PharmD)
- Minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience; 5+ years of experience as a medical science liaison or within medical affairs in eye care, OR 5+ years of clinical experience in eyecare with at least one year of industry experience OR 5+ years of clinical practice in eyecare
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey technical and clinical information
- Strong emotional intelligence, excellent analytical skills, demonstrated ability to identify and understand complex issues and identify and query key findings from study data and publications
- Ability to work independently and be self-motivated while able to influence and collaborate with peers (lead without authority)
- Ability to collect actionable insights and critically analyze data
- Develop effective working relationships and coordinate the work with internal departments, including the clinical development team
- Experience working with third party vendors, contracts, compliance, and governance boards
Nice to Have
- Industry experience with strong knowledge of FDA and Pharmaceutical regulatory and legal guidelines on advertising and promotion
Benefits
- health, dental and vision insurance benefits to ensure your well-being
- generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days
Additional Information
- Some travel may be required – up to 40% with some weekends and holidays
