Senior Director, Medical Affairs

Cellectis; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company in New York is seeking a Senior Director of Medical Affairs to shape its medical affairs strategy. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in medical affairs with strong expertise in immuno-oncology. Responsibilities include developing strategies, engaging with key opinion leaders, and supporting clinical development initiatives. The position offers a competitive compensation range between $175k and $225k, and requires the ability to travel up to 50-60%.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of medical affairs and/or clinical development experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Demonstrated experience engaging KOLs, TA experts, payors, and patient advocacy organizations.
• Clinical development experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Cellectis' medical affairs strategy.
• Build and manage critical medical affairs capabilities.
• Provide expert scientific insights across immuno-oncology programs.
• Lead engagement with key opinion leaders and investigators.
• Drive creation of scientific platforms and data-driven communication strategies.
• Support clinical development with medical expertise.

Skills

Excellent clinical judgment and decision-making skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to influence cross-functional teams

Building partnerships with investigators and KOLs

Leading cross-functional teams

Passion for improving patient outcomes

Education

Pharm D or MD

Job description

Job Description

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)

Company: Cellectis

Department: Clinical Development

Position Summary

Cellectis is seeking a highly experienced Senior Director, Medical Affairs to help shape and operationalize the company’s medical affairs strategy across its clinical‑stage portfolio. Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, this leader will elevate Cellectis’ scientific presence, support pipeline advancement, and ensure medical excellence in evidence generation, scientific communications, and external engagement.

This role is ideal for a medical affairs leader with strong immuno‑oncology expertise, strategic agility, and a passion for patient‑centered innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the CMO to develop and execute Cellectis’ medical affairs strategy.
• Build and manage critical medical affairs capabilities, including medical strategy, medical communications, publications, and scientific engagement.
• Provide expert scientific and medical insights across immuno‑oncology programs.
• Lead engagement with key opinion leaders, investigators, and scientific experts.
• Represent Cellectis at scientific meetings, advisory boards, and congresses.
• Drive creation of scientific platforms and data‑driven communication strategies.
• Oversee development of medical information, publications, and internal scientific education.
• Identify and address data gaps through evidence‑generation initiatives.
• Support clinical development and early‑access programs with medical expertise.
• Integrate patient insights into medical and clinical strategies.
• Partner cross‑functionally with clinical development, regulatory and communications affairs to ensure alignment and shared decision‑making.
• Establish governance processes, operational metrics, and reporting frameworks.
• Promote a culture of scientific rigor, compliance, and patient focus.

Education And Experience

• Pharm D or MD experience in Hematology / Oncology
• 15+ years of medical affairs and/or clinical development experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Demonstrated experience engaging KOLs, TA experts, payors and patient advocacy organizations.
• Experience in drug development and/or clinical practice; demonstrated knowledge of competitive landscape, trends, and physician practices.
• Skilled at presenting clinical and non‑clinical data to external audiences and management team(s)
• Clinical development experience highly preferred.

Core Competencies

• Excellent clinical judgment and decision‑making skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence cross‑functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships with investigators, KOLs, and internal stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams in a matrixed environment.
• Mission‑driven leader with a passion for improving patient outcomes.
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced, innovative biotech environment.
• Ability to travel up to 50-60% of time.

Compensation Range

$175-225k