Director, Global Medical Affairs Rare Metabolic Disorders
San Diego, CA - USA
Job Summary
Department:
107200 Medical AffairsLocation:
San Diego USA- RemoteBe a part of a global team that is inspired to make a difference in the lives of people living with rare disease.
At Travere Therapeutics we recognize that our exceptional employees are vital to our success. We are a dedicated team focused on meeting the unique needs of rare work is rewarding both professionally and personally because we are making a difference. We are passionate about what we do.
We are seeking talented individuals who will thrive in our collaborative diverse fast-paced environment and share in our mission to identify develop and deliver life-changing therapies to people living with rare disease. We stick by our values centered on patients courage community and collaboration to pursue our vision of becoming a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the delivery of innovation and hope to patients in the global rare disease community.
At Travere Therapeutics we are in rare for life. We continue to courageously forge new paths as we move toward a common goal of elevating science and service for rare patients.
Position Summary:
The Director Global Medical Affairs Rare Metabolic Disorders will serve as a strategic scientific leader supporting a Phase 3 asset in the genetic metabolic disease space. This individual will play a critical role in shaping and executing global medical strategy in preparation for potential regulatory approval and launch.
The Director will act as a subject matter expert in inborn errors of metabolism leading evidence generation planning scientific narrative development and external engagement with professional societies and key stakeholders. This role requires close collaboration with Clinical Development to translate Phase 3 data into a compelling and differentiated scientific story.
The individual will work cross-functionally with Clinical Development Commercial Market Access Medical Training Scientific Communication and Field Medical teams to ensure alignment and readiness for launch while establishing strong external partnerships that advance disease understanding and patient care.
Responsibilities:
Scientific Leadership & Strategy
Support overall Medical strategy for rare metabolic conditions
Translate Phase 1/2 and Phase 3 and other data into clear scientific insights and positioning
Provide strategic input across initiatives ensuring scientific rigor and clinical relevance
Serve as the internal medical expert in rare metabolic disorders with a strong foundation in inborn errors of metabolism
Evidence Generation & Data Strategy
Lead integrated evidence generation planning aligned with Phase 3 and pre-launch needs
Identify and prioritize evidence gaps critical for regulatory payer and clinical adoption
Partner with Clinical Development to mine interpret and communicate Phase 3 data
Support planning of post-approval studies registries and real-world evidence generation
External Engagement & Scientific Partnerships
Develop and execute a strategic engagement plan with US professional societies and scientific organizations and international organizations as needed
Build sustained collaborations beyond congress activities including research and education initiatives
Engage with guideline bodies and scientific committees to align evidence generation with future guideline inclusion
Represent the company at advisory boards congresses and scientific forums
Map key external stakeholders and influence networks
Scientific Communication & Messaging
Lead development of scientific messaging and communication strategy for the asset
Ensure consistency across publications congress materials and medical content
Support publication planning and execution aligned with Phase 3 milestones
Cross-functional Leadership
Partner with Commercial and Market Access to ensure medical insights inform launch strategy
Collaborate with Clinical Development to align on data generation and interpretation
Work with Patient Advocacy and Government Affairs to align external initiatives
Support training for internal teams including field medical and commercial teams
Field Medical Support
Provide strategic and scientific guidance to field medical teams
Support external engagement strategy execution through field teams
Education/Experience Requirements:
MD MD/PhD or equivalent (RD/PhD acceptable with strong clinical expertise). Equitable combination of skills and relevant experience are also considered
Minimum 6 years of relevant clinical or industry experience in Medical Affairs or related roles
Deep expertise in inborn errors of metabolism / genetic metabolic disorders
Experience supporting Phase 3 or pre-launch assets preferred
Proven experience in leading evidence generation and external engagement
Additional Skills/Experience:
Strong ability to translate complex clinical data into actionable insights
Experience engaging with professional societies and guideline bodies
Demonstrated strategic thinking and cross-functional leadership
Excellent communication and presentation skills
High ethical standards and compliance awareness
Up to 30% travel within and outside US required for congresses advisory boards and stakeholder engagement
All positions have an essential job function to perform face-to-face work with colleagues and/or onsite in San Diego. No role is expected to be 100% remote
Target Base Pay Range:
MD $206000 - $268000
Non-MD $189000 - $246000
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Travere Therapeutics Inc. is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer
Total Rewards Offerings:
Travere provides comprehensive total rewards offerings that demonstrate our commitment as a diverse equitable people-centric and pay-for-performance organization.
Benefits: Our benefits include premium health financial work-life and well-being offerings for eligible employees and dependents wellness and employee support programs life insurance disability retirement plans with employer match and generous paid time off.
Compensation: Our competitive compensation package includes a combination of both cash compensation (base pay and short-term incentive) and long-term incentive compensation (company stock) designed to recognize retain and reward employees.
Target Base Pay Range:
$206000.00 - $268000.00*This information is current as of the date of this posting and may be modified in the future. Actual pay offered to a candidate will depend on a variety of factors including the candidates experience education skills and location.
Travere will accept applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected for the position.
Travere Therapeutics Inc. is an EEO/AA/Veteran/Disability Employer.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process please contact us by sending an email to . Please note that this email address is to be used exclusively to request an accommodation with the online application interview or hiring process only. Travere HR will not reply to emails sent to this address for any other reason.
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
Travere Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to identify, develop and deliver life-changing therapies to people living with rare disease.