Associate Medical Director, US Rare Hematology
Boston, MA - USA
Job Summary
This is what you will do:
The Associate Medical Director will support the Medical Directors and Executive Director of US Medical Affairs in strategic planning tactical execution and leadership activities for AlexionsRareHematology Therapeutic Area for marketed products and assets in late-stage development for the treatment of rarehematology disorders specificallyHematopoeticStemcellTransplantation-associated Thrombotic Microangiopathy (HSCT-TMA or TA-TMA).
Activities include but are not limited to content development advisory boards publications congresses thought leader development and scientific exchange launch activities medical educationprogramsand evidence generation.
You willbe responsible for:
- Working with US Medical Directors as well as with members of the cross-functional USRareHematology & Nephrology Team to plan and execute the annual US Medical Strategic and Tactical Plan focusing onHSCT-TMA.
- Managing development of content and resources for scientific exchange medical education programs training and congress activities aligned to US Medical strategy
- Supporting Medical Advisory Boards and insight generation activities to inform ongoing strategic and tactical needs in evolving treatment landscape
- Assisting US publication activities to support US strategy in alignment with Global
- Managing congress strategy and execution for assigned rarehematologicdisorders
- Assistingwith evidence generation activities such as company-sponsored investigator-initiated studies and scientific collaborations
- Partnering with internal cross-functional stakeholders - clinical development commercial marketing HEOR external scientific engagement and patient advocacy in the US and global.
- Strengthen external stakeholder engagement by building andmaintainingKOL relationships.
- Demonstrating effective team communication and collaboration documentation of Medical Affairs activities throughappropriate reportingsystems execution throughappropriate processes and budget and vendor management
You will need to have:
- Minimum 4 years of Industry experience with 2 years in Medical Affairs preferred
- Establishedproficiencyto liaise with KOLs and HCPs to innovate and challenge the status quo while implementing Medical Affairs tools to improve patient care and outcomes
- Demonstratedproficiencyto lead and support successfully cross-functional teams in an evolving competitive landscape
- Established ability to work with KOLs and HCPs to innovate and challenge the status quo while implementing Medical Affairs tools to improve patient care and outcomes
- Proven critical thinking capabilities analytical skills proactive approach and ability to develop effective medical strategy
- Excellent written and verbal communication and strong presentation skills
- Adaptability and agility in a dynamic environment with proven ability towork effectivelyon teams as well as independently
- MD DO PhD PharmD or life-sciences degree with relevant clinical/industryexperience isrequired
- This is an office-based successful candidate mustresidein the Boston area or be willing torelocateto Boston
- This role may require travel (10-15%)
- The duties of this role aregenerally conductedin an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role employees must be able with or without an accommodationto:use a computer; engage in communications via phone video and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought analysis and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.
We would prefer for you to have:
- HematologyNephrology internal medicine transplantation medicine or immunology training research or industry background
- Rare disease experience but notrequired
- Product launch and lifecycle management experience
- Knowledge of clinical development process and US regulatory landscape
The annual base pay for this position ranges from$166792.80 - 250189.20 USD.Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location job-related knowledge skills and addition our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility toparticipatein our equity-based long-term incentive program. Benefits offered include a qualified retirement program 401(k) plan; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and health benefits including medical prescription drug dental and vision coveragein accordance withthe terms and conditions of the applicable of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired employee will be in an at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time including for reasons related to individual performance Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.
Date Posted
07-Jul-2026Closing Date
20-Jul-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and furtherance of that mission we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
Required Experience:
Director
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