Respiratory Medical Affairs Director: Strategy & Leadership

Katalyst CRO; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO seeks a Medical Director for respiratory to lead Medical Affairs strategy across regions, aligning medical strategy, communications, and publications with the broader company plan.

The role requires MD with 6+ years in medical affairs, pulmonology expertise, and proven leadership within a matrix organization. Travel up to 25% domestically and internationally, with strong cross-functional collaboration and strategic thinking driving value across Clinical, HEOR, and Commercial teams.

Qualifications

• MD degree or equivalent professional qualification (e.g., JD, MD, DDS, or PharmD) is required.
• Minimum 6 years of medical affairs experience.
• Pulmonology expertise is essential.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration within a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and lead medical strategy for respiratory across geographic regions.
• Develop MA plans aligned with launch milestones and product strategy.
• Provide medical leadership to cross-functional partners (clinical, operations, HEOR, commercial).
• Build external relationships across therapy areas to support the indication.
• Develop data generation strategies and oversee publications and medical communications.
• Lead thought leader engagement and education strategies.
• Manage budgets for medical activities in collaboration with Strategy, Regions, and Finance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and One Medical approach across functions.

Skills

Medical Affairs

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

MD degree

6+ years medical affairs experience

Job description

Katalyst CRO seeks a Medical Director for respiratory to lead Medical Affairs strategy across regions, aligning medical strategy, communications, and publications with the broader company plan.

The role requires MD with 6+ years in medical affairs, pulmonology expertise, and proven leadership within a matrix organization. Travel up to 25% domestically and internationally, with strong cross-functional collaboration and strategic thinking driving value across Clinical, HEOR, and Commercial teams.