Senior Director Medical Affairs

Barrington James; United States; On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k)

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Director of Medical Affairs to develop and lead medical strategies in the US. The ideal candidate should have 10-15 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech sectors, with a preference for backgrounds in oncology or neurology. This role offers a competitive salary range of $250,000 - $300,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech with 5+ in Medical Affairs leadership.
• Experience in product launches and managing medical teams across regions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the integrated medical affairs strategy.
• Oversee medical plans, label expansion, and scientific publication strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders.

Skills

Developing and executing global medical strategies

Understanding of drug development and regulatory pathways

Relationship building with key opinion leaders

Real-world evidence identification

Education

MD, DO, or PhD in a biomedical discipline

Board certification in oncology and/or neurology

Job description

Recruitment Consultant @ Barrington James | Medical communications / Medical Affairs

I am looking for a highly experienced individual to fit this director medical affairs role.

Base pay range

$250,000.00/yr - $300,000.00/yr

Key responsibilities

• Develop and lead the integrated medical affairs strategy
• Oversee the creation and execution of medical plans
• Partner with Clinical Development and Regulatory Affairs on label expansion, data generation, and scientific publication strategies.
• Oversee the development of scientific communication platforms, core claims documents, and scientific narratives.
• Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders
• Partner with R&D and clinical teams to identify real-world evidence

Education

• MD, DO, or PhD (MD/PhD strongly preferred) in a biomedical discipline.
• Board certification or relevant therapeutic experience in oncology and/or neurology highly desirable.

Experience

• Proven success in developing and executing global or regional medical strategies.
• Strong understanding of drug development and regulatory pathways
• 10–15+ years of pharmaceutical/biotech experience, including at least 5 years in Medical Affairs leadership roles.
• Experience in leading product launches and managing medical teams across the US and/or global regions
• Prior experience in oncology/ neurology
• Annual performance bonus and long‑term incentive eligibility (equity/stock options).
• Comprehensive health benefits, 401(k), and flexible work arrangements.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Science