Medical Director, Dermatology

Main Responsibilities

• Develop strategy and tactics for an integrated Medical Plan (MSLs, Medical Education, Medical Communications & Publications, Health Outcomes, Safety, Clinical Research incl. Phase IIIB-IV and Investigator Sponsored Trials) and annual budget for assigned Dermatology products.
• Execute the Integrated Medical Plan to deliver on-time, on-budget tactical activities and deliverables.
• Communicate medical plan details/progress to management and execution teams; provide evidence to define strategy aligned to clinical development and commercial objectives.
• Generate and communicate scientific/medical insights; develop/execute Medical Engagement Plans.
• Provide medical strategy/expertise to Clinical, Commercial, Market Access, and Regulatory partners; ensure cross-functional alignment to support safe and appropriate use.
• Lead medical/scientific support across sales, marketing, legal, and regulatory for marketed and development-stage products.
• Guide/collaborate with field and internal teams; manage MSL resources and budgets.
• Oversee clinical studies (protocols, reports, SAPs, guidelines, reporting) and ensure GCP/ICH adherence.
• Review/approve promotional and medical materials; review medical/scientific content in multiple functions.
• Review/approve independent medical education grants and IST concepts/protocols; support registries/post-marketing clinical trials.
• Partner with Drug Safety on adverse events and safety signal communication; identify and communicate Product Alerts.
• Build relationships with Key Thought Leaders; lead/maintain advisory boards; represent company at scientific meetings; provide disease state/product training.

Qualifications & Skills

• Advanced degree in life/pharmaceutical sciences (PhD, PharmD, PA, NP, or MD with relevant experience).
• Minimum 5 years in Medical Affairs; strong US medical strategy track record.
• Preferred: Dermatology and/or Immunology clinical/medical affairs experience.
• Experience in Medical Affairs launch and life cycle management; knowledge of healthcare systems, regulatory/payer environment.
• Sound scientific/clinical judgment; ability to design and conduct clinical trials (design/execution preferred).
• Strong stakeholder management, leadership presence, matrix influence, communication (written/oral/presentation), analytical/project management, integrity/ethics, digital literacy; pharmacovigilance/local regulatory process knowledge.

Benefits

• High-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs, and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.