Executive Director, Medical Affairs Operations & Strategic Excellence

Scorpion Therapeutics; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Massachusetts seeks an Executive Director of Medical Affairs, Operations and Strategic Excellence to lead medical affairs initiatives in a biotech/pharma environment. The role combines strategic leadership with operational oversight to drive cross-functional programs and scientific communications.

You will shape medical strategy, manage training, ensure policy compliance, oversee vendor performance, KPI reporting, and engage with KOLs.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of leadership experience in Medical Affairs.
• Advanced degree in medicine, pharmacy or life sciences.
• Strong communication and regulatory compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee IME, ISTs, Medical Communications, Medical Information, HEOR, and EAP programs.
• Refine medical strategy, enhance training, ensure policy compliance.
• Drive operational efficiency and vendor management.
• Collaborate across clinical development, commercial, and market access teams.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operations management

Medical affairs

KOL engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MD/PhD/PharmD

Job description

Role

Executive Director of Medical Affairs, Operations and Strategic Excellence, serving as a strategic leader to advance medical affairs initiatives within a biotech/pharmaceutical setting.

Responsibilities

oversee key programs including IME, ISTs, Medical Communications, Medical Information, HEOR, and EAP; refine medical strategy, enhance training, ensure policy compliance, and support KOL engagement; drive operational efficiency, vendor management, and KPI reporting; collaborate cross-functionally with clinical development, commercial, and market access teams to integrate scientific and strategic goals.

Requirements

15+ years in Medical Affairs leadership; advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD); strong strategic, operational, and leadership expertise in biotech/pharma; experience with medical education, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration; proficient in clinical medicine, pharmacology, and drug development; excellent communication skills.

High-Value

focus on medical affairs within a biotech/pharma context, global leadership experience, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement.

Work Setup

based in Waltham, MA; hybrid work with three days onsite; travel up to 25% for congresses, advisory boards, and KOL interactions.