Executive Director, Medical Affairs, Endocrinology

Recordati; Bridgewater Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 273,000 - 373,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Mental health benefits

Weekly complimentary lunch on-site

Job summary

Recordati Rare Diseases, Inc. (RRD), North America, seeks an Executive Medical Director, Endocrinology to lead strategy, execution, and oversight of Medical Affairs for the Endocrinology franchise.

You will guide field medical activities, scientific engagement, and evidence generation while collaborating with Commercial, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, and Market Access. The role requires an MD with endocrinology leadership experience, a track record in rare diseases, and the ability

Qualifications

• MD required with board certification in endocrinology strongly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of pharmaceutical/Medical Affairs experience.
• Minimum 5 years of people leadership within Medical Affairs.
• Proven success leading strategy within specialty pharma or rare diseases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Endocrinology Medical Affairs strategy aligning with franchise priorities.
• Lead field medical teams, cross-functional partnerships, and evidence-generation initiatives.
• Engage KOLs and investigators; represent Medical Affairs at external forums.
• Ensure compliance, lifecycle management support, and scientific leadership across the portfolio.

Skills

Endocrinology expertise

Medical affairs leadership

KOL engagement

Evidence generation

Regulatory/compliance

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Scientific communication

Education

MD

Endocrinology board certification

10+ years in pharma/Medical Affairs

5+ years people leadership

Job description

Executive Director, Medical Affairs, Endocrinology

ID: 2900

Date of Posting: Oct 13, 2026

Business Area: Medical

Job Type: Direct Employee

Territory:

Full-Time or Part-Time: Full Time

Seniority: Director

At Recordati, we are united by a clear purpose: unlocking the full potential of life. With a century of history behind us, we are building the next chapter of our journey, continuing to grow while keeping patients at the centre of all we do.

What drives us is a shared belief that health, and the opportunity to live life to the full, should be within reach for everyone. This brings energy to our work, shaping how we support each other and show up every day. Our values – Better Together, Never Settle and Always Deliver – reflect this mindset, helping us to keep improving and make a meaningful difference.

Above all, these values bring to life our promise to everyone at Recordati, you can unlock your full potential. We know that people thrive when they can be themselves, are trusted and supported, and are given the opportunity to grow and make a meaningful contribution.

Are you ready to unlock your full potential?

This position is with Recordati Rare Diseases, Inc. (RRD), North America, an affiliate of Recordati.

Recordati Rare Diseases, Inc. (RRD) develops high-impact therapies for devastating rare diseases, focusing on providing often overlooked treatments to underserved communities in the U.S. Our mission is to mitigate the impact of rare diseases through increased awareness, improved diagnoses, and enhanced treatment availability, covering endocrinology, metabolic, and oncology franchises. RRD is dedicated to excellence, fostering a dynamic work environment that promotes professional growth and a significant impact on patients' lives.

Reporting Structure

Reports To: Chief Medical Officer and Vice-President of Clinical Development, NorthAmerica
Direct Reports: Senior Director, Field Medical Affairs (Endocrinology)
Director, Scientific Affairs (Endocrinology)
Areas Managed: Field and Home Office Medical Affairs

Overview

The Executive Medical Director, Endocrinology serves as the senior physician leader responsible for the strategic direction, execution, and oversight of Medical Affairs activities within the Endocrinology franchise. This role provides leadership across field medical, scientific engagement, medical communications, evidence generation, medical education, and insight gathering initiatives while ensuring alignment with franchise objectives and patient needs. The Executive Medical Director partners closely with Commercial, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, and Corporate Leadership to drive scientific excellence, support lifecycle management, and advance the understanding and appropriate use of therapies across the endocrinology portfolio. This position serves as the primary medical and scientific leader for the Endocrinology franchise and is accountable for building strong relationships with key opinion leaders, guiding evidence generation activities, and ensuring the effective execution of field medical strategies through leadership of the Medical Affairs team.

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute the Medical Affairs strategy for the Endocrinology franchise.
• Ensure alignment of Medical Affairs plans with franchise priorities and corporateobjectives.
• Serve as the primary medical advisor to internal stakeholders on scientific, clinical, and strategic matters related to endocrinology.
• Provide medical leadership for product lifecycle management, evidence generation, HEORand future pipeline opportunities.
• Lead annual strategic planning for the Endocrinology Medical Affairs organization.
• Oversee and guide all Endocrinology Medical Affairs activities, ensuring consistency,quality, and execution excellence.

Medical Affairs Leadership

• Establish Medical Affairs priorities, objectives, and performance expectations.
• Foster a high-performing team culture focused on scientific excellence, collaboration, andpatient impact.
• Drive talent development, succession planning, and organizational capability buildingwithin the Endocrinology Medical Affairs organization.
• Ensure alignment between field medical strategy and broader franchise objectives.

Scientific Engagement & External Expertise

• Develop and oversee scientific engagement strategies with key opinion leaders,researchers, and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain and expand strategic relationships with external experts in endocrinology and rare endocrine disorders.
• Represent Medical Affairs at scientific congresses, advisory boards, investigator meetings, and other external forums.
• Guide scientific exchange activities consistent with compliance requirements and industryregulations.
• Ensure the systematic collection and communication of medical insights to informbusiness decisions.

Education and Experience

• MD (Doctor of Medicine) required.
• Board certification or clinical experience in Endocrinology or a related specialty stronglypreferred.
• Minimum 10 years of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or Medical Affairs experience.
• Minimum 5 years of people leadership experience within Medical Affairs.
• Demonstrated success leading Medical Affairs strategy within specialty pharmaceutical,biotechnology, or rare disease environments.
• Experience leading field medical organizations and cross-functional teams.
• Proven experience engaging and influencing KOLs, investigators, and healthcareprofessionals

Knowledge and Skills

• Deep understanding of endocrinology and rare disease therapeutic areas.
• Strong clinical and scientific expertise.
• Demonstrated Medical Affairs leadership and strategic planning capabilities.
• Expertise in field medical strategy, KOL engagement, and evidence generation.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
• Ability to effectively lead in a matrixed environment.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Proven track record of developing high-performing teams

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Based upon job requirements, the employee may be required at times to attend meetings including travel out of state over weekends and nights. The employee must be able to freely operate and travel by car and train/plane modes of transportation. The employee is required to have a valid driver’s license and means of transportation.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to fly via commercial air carrier. This is largely a sedentary role; however, the employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Occasionally is required to lift and/or move light to moderate weight up to 25 lbs.

Location/Travel

This position is onsite in Bridgewater, NJ
The position may require domestic travel (approximately 30-40%).

FLSA Classification

• This position is considered Exempt.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Recordati Rare Diseases to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Further, Recordati Rare Diseases will not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Recordati Rare Diseases will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Disclaimer

The expected salary range for this role is $273,000 - $373,000, depending on skills, competency, and market demand for your expertise.

In addition to base salary, compensation at Recordati Rare Diseases North America includes an annual bonus, along with a comprehensive benefits program that includes:

• 401(k) plan with a 100% company match on contributions up to 6%
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Mental health and wellness benefits
• Generous paid time off and holiday policies
• Weeklong winter holiday shutdown
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Weekly complimentary lunch when on-site

We also offer additional programs that support your health, wellbeing, and work-life balance.

Recordati Rare Diseases North America is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment.

At Recordati we believe in people! Inspired by our purpose - unlocking the full potential of life - we are committed to creating a diverse environment and cultivating a culture of inclusion. We strive to continually lead with our values and beliefs, enabling our employees to bring their whole selves to work and develop their potential.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, develop and reward without regard to, amongst others, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental ability, race, ethnicity, political or religious belief.