Director, Medical Affairs — MASH/ALD Strategy & Insights

Altimmune, Inc.; Morristown (NJ); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Altimmune, Inc. is seeking a dynamic Medical Director to lead Medical Affairs for MASH, ALD, and AUD.

The role focuses on shaping medical strategy, engaging key external experts, and aligning cross-functionally to enable successful Phase 3 development and future commercialization of pemvidutide. This hybrid position reports to the Senior Director, Medical Affairs and Scientific Communications, with 2-4 days per week in Morristown, NJ.

Qualifications

• MD strongly preferred with 10+ years in biotech/pharma; DO/PhD/PharmD with 12+ years acceptable.
• Significant experience in Medical Affairs and/or Clinical Development.
• Expertise in hepatology, gastroenterology, or endocrinology; experience with MASH/NASH, ALD, or AUD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead global Medical Affairs strategy across MASH, ALD, and AUD and align with development milestones.
• Translate clinical and real-world data into insights for strategy and communications.
• Provide medical input into disease-area strategy, lifecycle planning, and indication prioritization.
• Design and implement a comprehensive KOL engagement program and build global relationships.
• Guide evidence generation, publications, and investigator-initiated studies as needed.
• Collaborate with Clinical Development, Commercial, Regulatory, and HEOR for pre-launch and launch readiness.

Skills

Medical strategy

KOL engagement

Scientific communication

Cross-functional leadership

Biotech/pharma expertise

Late-stage development

Education

MD degree

DO/PharmD/PhD alternative

Job description

Altimmune, Inc. is seeking a dynamic Medical Director to lead Medical Affairs for MASH, ALD, and AUD.

The role focuses on shaping medical strategy, engaging key external experts, and aligning cross-functionally to enable successful Phase 3 development and future commercialization of pemvidutide. This hybrid position reports to the Senior Director, Medical Affairs and Scientific Communications, with 2-4 days per week in Morristown, NJ.