Remote Global Medical Director, Epilepsy Strategy

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 268,000 - 402,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Flexible paid vacation

Discretionary annual cash bonus or-in

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Global Medical Director, Epilepsy Pipeline to guide global medical strategy for epilepsy programs and shape the scientific direction of a growing pipeline. This remote role partners with Medical Affairs and cross-functional stakeholders across regions to align evidence generation, early development, and external communication.

It offers a chance to influence clinical and scientific decisions in a complex, matrixed environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, or related fields, preferably in epilepsy and neuroscience.
• Strong clinical background in epilepsy.
• Experience in developing evidence-generation strategies and publication plans.
• Deep understanding of clinical research and neuroscience drug development.
• Proven ability to influence in complex matrix organizations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the medical cross-functional team for a key epilepsy program and support the broader epilepsy pipeline
• Partner with U.S. and Europe/International Medical Affairs teams to understand regional needs
• Advocate for medical perspectives in global cross-functional teams
• Contribute Medical Affairs expertise to early development activities
• Ensure regional insights are considered in clinical development discussions
• Maintain understanding of the competitive landscape for evidence generation
• Lead the integrated evidence generation plan for key programs and other assets
• Support evidence-generation activities, including real-world evidence initiatives
• Develop the epilepsy pipeline scientific narrative and publication strategy
• Act as an epilepsy subject matter expert for internal stakeholders

Skills

Medical Affairs leadership

Epilepsy knowledge

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Publication planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Advanced clinical degree (PharmD/PhD/MD)

Job description

Ladders is seeking a Global Medical Director, Epilepsy Pipeline to guide global medical strategy for epilepsy programs and shape the scientific direction of a growing pipeline. This remote role partners with Medical Affairs and cross-functional stakeholders across regions to align evidence generation, early development, and external communication.

It offers a chance to influence clinical and scientific decisions in a complex, matrixed environment.