Remote Medical Affairs Exec Director – Immunology & Launch

Nektar Therapeutics; United States; Remote; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Senior or Executive Director, Medical Affairs to lead strategy, organization, and external engagement to support late-stage development and launch of atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata programs with rezpegaldesleukin.

The role requires an MD/PhD/PharmD or equivalent and 7+ years at Senior Director level or 12+ years at Executive Director level in Medical Affairs, with immunology expertise. The position offers remote work with travel up to 40% within the US.

Qualifications

• MD/PhD/PharmD or equivalent required.
• 7+ years in Medical Affairs at Senior Director level or 12+ years at Executive Director level.
• Experience in headquarters-based roles, evidence generation, and cross-functional leadership preferred.
• Immunology expertise with dermatology or autoimmune experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement evidence generation plans, scientific communications, and launch readiness.
• Build and lead a high-performing Medical Affairs team.
• Establish strategic external relationships with investigators, medical societies, and advocacy groups.
• Oversee publication and scientific material development.
• Collaborate with Clinical, Regulatory, and Commercial to align evidence strategies and lifecycle activities.

Skills

Immunology expertise

Executive leadership

Medical affairs strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MD/PhD/PharmD or equivalent

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a Senior or Executive Director, Medical Affairs to lead strategy, organization, and external engagement to support late-stage development and launch of atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata programs with rezpegaldesleukin.

The role requires an MD/PhD/PharmD or equivalent and 7+ years at Senior Director level or 12+ years at Executive Director level in Medical Affairs, with immunology expertise. The position offers remote work with travel up to 40% within the US.