Vice President, Medical Affairs

Vice President, Medical AffairsSouth San FranciscoAlumis Inc. is a precision medicines company with the mission to transform the lives of patients with autoimmune diseases. Even with treatment innovations of the last two decades, many patients with immunologic conditions continue to suffer - our goal is to fundamentally change the outcomes for these patients.We have recently completed our pivotal trials of envudeucitinib, our second-generation tyk2 inhibitor in moderate to severe plaque psoriasis and expect results from a potentially pivotal Phase 2b trial in SLE in the third quarter of 2026.As a key member of the Alumis team, you will provide overall leadership for the Medical Affairs function, overseeing Medical Affairs, Field Medical Liaisons, and publications.

The position will liaise closely with the clinicians responsible for carrying out Alumis' clinical studies as well as our commercial group. Applicants should be a "leader/doer" capable of generating strategies and leading cross functionally. This VP, Medical Affairs will report directly to the Chief Medical Officer.ResponsibilitiesLead the Medical Affairs function at AlumisDevelop and implement key Medical Affairs strategies and activities to support the development of our lead assetsContinue to build and scale the Medical Affairs organizationDevelop and present Medical Affairs operational plans to Development and Executive managementRepresent company externallyDirect and oversee all aspects of Medical Affairs and pre-launch needsLead medical launch preparations for our lead Psoriasis candidate, ensuring the scientific narrative is robust and well-vetted.As a member of the Development Leadership Team, run and continue to build the Medical Affairs functionBuild and lead a best-in-class global medical affairs team to support launches of multiple indications with a focus on psoriasis for our lead asset, envudeucitinibDevelop key performance indicators and generate analytical reports related to Medical Affairs plans and Medical Science Liaison group activitiesDevelop and implement Medical Communication and Disease State Awareness strategiesPartner with KOLs to gather information on current focused therapeutic area issues and questionsCollaborate with the Commercial team to develop educational material for providers and patients that are balanced and medically accurateProvide direction and input into the development and implementation of successful reimbursement and market-access strategiesWork closely with the members of the clinical development and commercial leadership teams to develop the overall strategic direction for Alumis, evaluate alternative strategies, identify competitive issues, and develop and implement operating plans to achieve company objectivesFoster collaborative relationships with academic and clinical experts, publishers, medical and patient associations, and other relevant external and internal stakeholdersDevelop and manage departmental budgets that effectively achieve desired goals and are balanced with the financial objectives of the broader organizationOversee the publication strategy, ensuring clinical data is presented at major congresses (e.g., AAD, EADV, ACR) and in high-impact peer-reviewed journals.Education | Experience | Skill Requirements10+ years of professional experience within Biotech/Pharma in Medical Affairs5+ years of people leadership experienceAn understanding of government and industry guidelines, regulations, laws, etc., for appropriate scientific/medical exchange and communication with customersAbility to lead by example, attract and develop talent, build interdependent partnerships, and create a culture of collaboration and teamwork that fosters open communication, constructive conflict resolution and organizational flexibilityAbility to prioritize and manage several complex projects simultaneouslyProven ability to develop internal relationships in a highly matrixed environment, as well as external relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and industry expertsAbility to communicate effectively at all levels and present complex and/or new ideas with clarity and simplicityAbility to prioritize concurrent projects with tight deadlines and operate in a highly compliance-driven environmentExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate at all levels within the companyTravel (25-40%) may be required to represent the company at medical conferences, presentations, and other meetingsOur headquarters are located in the San Francisco Bay Area and regular presence at headquarters is requiredExtensive prior experience in dermatology, particularly psoriasis is required.

Prior experience in SLE is highly desirable. Prior experience taking a product form Phase 3 to a successful launch is also highly desirable.Advanced degree (PharmD, Ph.D. or MD) is required, MD is preferred.The salary range for this position is $315,000 USD to $370,000 USD annually.

This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the Company's compensation practices.Alumis compensation packages include generous stock option grants for all employees as well as an annual bonus program.Other benefits include:Health insurance premiums paid at 90% for employee, 80% for dependentsFree access to Genentech Bus & Ferry Share program$100 monthly cell phone stipendUnlimited PTO for Exempt employeesFree onsite gym and a kitchen stocked with yummy snacks and drinks!We are a hard-working, collaborative team on a mission to transform patient's lives-- and we aspire to elevate, challenge and nurture one another along the way.Alumis Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.