Head of Medical Affairs, North America

Your Role:

The Head of North America Medical Affairs is a senior executive leader responsible for shaping and executing the medical vision and strategy across the U.S. and Canada. This role requires a very strong and dynamic leader able to oversee two distinct medical affairs teams: SpringWorks North America Medical AffairsandEMD Serono Medical Affairs each operating as separate high-functioning groups. Both teams will report into theHead of North America Medical Affairs (who will report into the Head of Worldwide Medical Affairs Rare Tumor) and are aligned under a unified leadership to ensure scientific excellence regulatory compliance and strategic impact across the Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany Healthcare business in the North America region.

This leader will be accountable for a broad and complex team of medical professionals focused on the North America region across SpringWorks and EMD Serono. The scope of responsibility will be different for both entities but will include Field Medical Teams Medical Outcome Liaison team (as exists for EMD Serono) within market medical operations within market HEOR Strategic Medical Programs and therapeutic area leadership in Oncology Neurology & Immunology and Reproductive Health & Endocrinology for EMD Serono and Rare Tumors leadership for SpringWorks.

This leader will be a key member of the Worldwide Medical Affairs Leadership Team for SpringWorks and the U.S. Commercial Leadership Team for EMD Serono. This role will be pivotal in aligning medical strategy with business objectives and driving innovation across the product lifecyclefrom early development through post-marketing.

The ideal candidate is a visionary and collaborative leader with deep scientific expertise strong business acumen and the ability to influence across global and regional stakeholders. This role requires a passion for advancing patient care through science a commitment to operational excellence and the ability to lead through complexity in a dynamic fast-paced environment.

Location Classification Hybrid:

This role will be required to work onsite 2 days a week (Tuesday and Wednesday) or more depending on business needs. #LI-Hybrid

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and ensure execution of a clear set of medical affairs strategies for the U.S. and Canada aligned with business and brand objectives.
• Lead the teams to shape and adapt global strategies to address the in-market needs for North America ensuring customer needs are met.
• Provide Medical leadership across various North America functional partners such as Commercial Pharmacovigilance Compliance Regulatory etc. to drive in market product strategy including product and disease positioning as well as tactical execution of projects.
• Define and lead disease awareness initiatives publication planning advisory boards and investigator-sponsored research (IITs).
• Drive post-marketing strategy and provide strategic input into late-stage clinical development.
• Represent the company in different fora as needed such as industry fora patient advocacy fora scientific and clinical expert groups that are relevant to our business ensuring SpringWorks and EMD Seronos medical voice is heard.
• Facilitate cross-functional alignment with R&D Commercial and Global Medical Affairs to support pipeline and lifecycle success for both SpringWorks and EMD Serono products.
• Lead and further develop two high-performing medical affairs teams (SpringWorks North America and EMD Serono) ensuring clear structure accountability and collaboration.
• Set strategic objectives manage performance coach talent and ensure effective resource allocation and budget management.
• Ensure launch readiness and contribute to global and regional medical and publication plans.
• Apply situational leadership to foster a culture of innovation agility and excellence.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) healthcare professionals and advocacy groups at national and international levels.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned.

Role Requirements:

• Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD required)
• 15 years of progressive experience in Medical Affairs or related functions including global and regional roles
• 7 years of people leadership including 3 years managing multiple functions or teams
• Demonstrated track record of taking products from late-stage development through launch and lifecycle management
• Proven success in designing and executing medical affairs strategies including post-approval clinical protocols
• Experience in developing and leading medical teams in dynamic competitive environments
• Deep understanding of health economics outcomes research and health technology assessment
• Strong experience in building and managing KOL networks nationally and internationally
• Proven ability to lead large teams and develop leaders of leaders
• Experience working within a project-based organization and deep familiarity with SOPs and regulatory frameworks (FDA PhRMA OIG etc.)
• Demonstrated success in external partnerships and cross-functional collaboration
• Knowledge of clinical research methodology and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) preferred
• Sophisticated understanding of North America regulatory medical and economic environments
• Strong knowledge in real-world evidence generation medical information and commercialization support
• Strong knowledge of business planning data analysis and budget management
• Expert-level understanding of the commercial clinical and regulatory aspects of the pharmaceutical industry
• Ability to translate complex scientific concepts into actionable strategies
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required
• Model SpringWorks Leadership Principles to drive a collaborative function that embraces innovation and drives superior employee experience through growth management.
• Embody the SpringWorks Values to act with empathy and humility to drive a culture that takes ownership and accountability for their individual and teams performance.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills to collaborate with colleagues stakeholders and vendors effectively and clearly in a remote hybrid work environment.

SpringWorks Leadership Principles:

• Change Steward - Recognize that change is essential; set goals that align to the Companys strategy and create positive momentum for change; adapt business practices as necessary to adjust to ever changing requirements
• Excellence Driver - Drive high performance and ownership through an open dialog; recognize performance empower teams and create accountability for results
• Growth Coach - Set clear expectations provide frequent feedback coaching and encourage continuous learning; leverage individual strengths to help SpringWorkers unleash their potential and grow in their jobs and careers
• Community Builder - Establish connections with others to build strong teams that trust each other and are great at collaborating to achieve goals; create a diverse inclusive and psychologically safe environment

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected salary range for this position is $450000.00 $500000.00. Actual pay will be determined based on experience qualifications location and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.