Director/Senior Director, Medical Affairs at ESPERION THERAPEUTICS INC

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jul, 26

Salary

250000.0

Posted On

20 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical affairs strategy, Cardiovascular subject matter expertise, Heart failure expertise, Lifecycle development, Evidence generation, Clinical study oversight, KOL relationship management, Scientific communication, Medical review, Cross-functional leadership, Regulatory compliance, Data interpretation, Strategic planning, Team management, Public speaking, Technical writing

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Company Overview Our Mission: At Esperion, we are working tirelessly to deliver innovative medicines that help patients reach their goals today, tomorrow, and into the future. Esperion is a fully remote based company with a corporate headquarters located in Ann Arbor, MI. The Company offers a competitive salary including a performance-based bonus program and stock-based compensation, a comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) matching plan and health insurance, and paid time off and holidays. Position Title: Director/Senior Director, Medical Affairs The Director/Sr. Director, Medical Affairs will report to the Head of Medical Affairs and assume a key role with high visibility within the organization. The Director/Sr. Director, Medical Affairs will spearhead the development and execution of US and ex-US focused medical strategies and tactics across the product portfolio. The Director/Sr. Director, Medical Affairs will represent Esperion medical affairs during interactions with thought leaders, professional organizations, research groups, payers, and alliance partners. The Director/Sr. Director, Medical Affairs will ensure medical activities are delivered compliantly with integrity and scientific accuracy. The Director/Sr. Director, Medical Affairs will gain alignment with Esperion colleagues from research & development, legal, regulatory, commercial, market access, and with alliance partners if applicable. Preferred Location: Remote – US Essential Duties and Responsibilities* * Serve as a therapeutic area subject matter expert and provide medical/scientific leadership to guide US and ex-US medical strategy, tactics, and external engagement plans across the product portfolio. * Responsible for the formation, refinement, and execution of lifecycle medical plans across the portfolio, including integrated evidence generation and dissemination plans. * Provide medical/scientific leadership for medical affairs–owned and supported Investigator-Initiated and Collaborative studies (e.g., phase 4, real-world evidence, observational research), including alignment to strategy, protocol input, oversight, analysis/interpretation, and timely delivery of high-quality study documentation and outputs. * Lead evidence gap assessments and translate insights into actionable medical plans * Oversee and contribute to interpretation and dissemination of clinical and non-clinical data (including literature surveillance) that support the medical strategy and address unmet evidence needs. * In partnership with Medical Communications, Clinical Development, and Research and Development provide medical review/approval of manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and slide decks for advisory boards, medical congresses, journals, and other scientific meetings. * Partner with cross-functional teams (e.g., Clinical Development, Regulatory, Safety, Commercial, Market Access, and Legal/Compliance) to inform brand strategies and tactics, ensure scientific/medical accuracy, and represent Medical Affairs as the medical voice. * Provide medical leadership for advisory boards and internal/field medical trainings (e.g., MSL and commercial training as appropriate), including development and review of scientific content. * Collaborate with Field MSLs and Medical Communications to align on scientific narratives, external engagement, and development of compliant medical materials and slide decks. * Develop and maintain long-term, strategic relationships with key external stakeholders (e.g., KOLs, investigators, professional societies, advocacy groups, payers) and provide medical leadership for advisory boards and other scientific exchange forums. *additional duties and responsibilities as assigned Qualifications (Education & Experience) * MD/DO, PhD, PharmD, NP, PA-C or other related terminal degree from accredited college or university plus significant related experience * Minimum 8 years of pharmaceutical or clinical experience with 4+ years in the CV space * Cardiovascular and heart failure subject matter expertise required * Commercial launch experience ideal * Experience in lifecycle development * Proven ability to lead technical discussions internally and externally and to successfully explain scientific/medical concepts to all levels * Demonstrated ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders in the relevant fields * Proven ability to establish trust through the consistent demonstration of scientific expertise and satisfactory follow-through * Strong leadership, management, and teamwork skills * Attention to detail in analyses, deliverables and communications. * Excellent written and verbal English communication skills; must be able to provide succinct, strategic, and actionable insights to senior management. * Proven ability to work effectively in a fast paced, rapidly changing and expanding environment * Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and to meet deadlines * Demonstrated thorough understanding of the healthcare environment including all external stakeholders * Ability to travel approximately 40%.

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Responsibilities

The Director/Senior Director will lead the development and execution of global medical strategies and tactics across the product portfolio. They will serve as a subject matter expert, fostering relationships with key opinion leaders and ensuring scientific accuracy across all medical activities.