Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Medical Director, Medical Affairs role leads medical strategy for early clinical development of a novel therapeutic targeting a rare neurological disease, impacting clinical trial success and scientific communication.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves leading medical affairs strategy for Phase 1 and 2 trials, building partnerships with key opinion leaders and patient groups, supporting clinical trial design and execution, driving scientific data dissemination, collaborating cross-functionally, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Experience and skills
Requires an M.D. with 5+ years in medical affairs in pharma or biotech, experience in neurology or rare diseases, proven engagement with KOLs and investigators, clinical trial support skills, strong communication, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
Work environment and culture
The role demands thriving in a fast-paced startup environment with strong collaboration and communication.
Company information
Warman O'Brien is a recruiting firm partnering with an early clinical-stage biotech developing a first-in-class therapeutic for a rare neurological disease.
Unique job features
This leadership role offers the unique opportunity to shape medical affairs strategy for a pioneering therapeutic in a rare disease area during early clinical development.
Company overview
Warman O'Brien is a specialized recruitment agency focusing on the life sciences and data science sectors. They connect top-tier talent with leading organizations in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and clinical research. Established to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in these industries, the company leverages its deep industry knowledge and extensive network to facilitate successful placements. Their revenue model is primarily based on recruitment fees from successful hires. Notable for their personalized approach, Warman O'Brien has built a strong reputation for matching candidates with roles that align with their career aspirations and expertise.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight leadership in medical affairs strategy, especially in early clinical-stage biotech settings focused on rare neurological diseases.
Emphasize experience in supporting Phase 1 and Phase 2 clinical trials, including clinical trial design, protocol review, and investigator engagement.
Showcase your ability to build and maintain relationships with KOLs, clinical investigators, and patient advocacy organizations, as this is critical for the role.
Demonstrate strong cross-functional collaboration skills with teams such as Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Safety, and Commercial to reflect alignment with the job requirements.
Apply through Warman O'Brien's corporate website and LinkedIn, and search for other biotech job boards or industry-specific sites where the position might be posted to maximize application reach.
Connect on LinkedIn with professionals in Warman O'Brien's medical affairs or neurology divisions; use ice breakers like commenting on recent company news, asking about their experience with early clinical development, or expressing enthusiasm for the rare disease therapeutic focus.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'medical affairs strategy,' 'clinical trial design,' 'KOL engagement,' 'neurology,' 'rare diseases,' and 'cross-functional collaboration' to improve screening success.
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