Global Medical Director, Medical Affairs

United Therapeutics Corporation; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company is seeking a Global Medical Director to oversee its Medical Affairs. The role requires significant experience in medical operations and leadership, focusing on enhancing care for patients suffering from pulmonary hypertension. The position is based in Durham, NC and involves substantial travel.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Employee wellness resources

Savings plans (401k and ESPP)

Paid time off & parental leave

Qualifications

• 10 years in Medical Operations Management or related field.
• 5 years in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities

• Direct company’s Global Medical Affairs operations.
• Serve as the primary contact for European and Latin American partners.
• Lead global projects related to pulmonary hypertension.

Skills

Management Operations

Leadership

Biotechnology Knowledge

Clinical Development

Education

Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Pharmacy

Job description

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Apply remote type On-Site locations RTP, NC time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R04249

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The job details are as follows:

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities

Direct the company’s efforts to build and maintain expertise with specific diseases and clinical/scientific processes to provide educational support to the therapeutic communities (e.g. PH oncology, transplant medicine) that partner with the company. Plan and implement policies regarding collaboration, research, education, and outreach to enhance the company’s Global Medical Affairs operations to improve the available care to patients suffering from life-threatening pulmonary hypertension diseases. Serve as the primary point-of-contact for the company’s Global Medical Affairs matters related to European and Latin American partners; including clinical studies, medical education & information, and educational presentations. Lead specific global projects related to pulmonary hypertension in collaboration with health care professionals located within the Americas, Europe and Asia. Direct the affairs related to company sponsored or authorized partner studies, and investigator sponsored studies conducted outside the United States (and potentially globally) to ensure scientific validity and compliance. Implement policies to educate foreign Medical Affairs teams so that global distributors may develop and maintain their own expertise and may interface with external HCPs and investigators for the provision of medical education/medical information and regional clinical development activity not supported directly by the company. Collaborate with the company’s Chief Medical Officer on internally developed product and clinical development. Plan and implement mentorship and professional development processes and provide leadership to specific organizational decision making to include business development opportunities. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 50% to include international travel.

TO APPLY: applications may be made through this Careers Page through July 9, 2025 thereafter resumes may be submitted by mail to: United Therapeutics, Attn: A. Wise - R04249, 55 TW Alexander Drive, Durham, NC 27709. Please reference Job Posting R04249.

Minimum Education and Experience Required

Education: Doctor of Medicine, or Doctor of Pharmacy degree, foreign equivalent degrees are acceptable.

Experience: Ten years of experience in the position or in a related Medical Operations Management, Medical & Health Services Manager, or Medical Doctor position.

Job Location and Travel Requirements:

This position is located in our Durham, NC office and requires up to 50% domestic and international travel.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 5 years of domain experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
• 2 years of experience performing management operations within a pharmaceutical research setting.

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Eligible employees may participate in the Company’s comprehensive benefits suite of programs, including medical / dental / vision / prescription coverage, employee wellness resources, savings plans (401k and ESPP), paid time off & paid parental leave benefits, disability benefits, and more. For additional information on Company benefits, please visit https://www.unither.com/careers/benefits-and-amenities

United Therapeutics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.