Senior Medical Affairs Director

Vetted Solutions; Asbury Park (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions seeks a Senior Director, Head of Medical Affairs - International Markets to lead strategic medical initiatives outside the US, Japan, and EU. You will establish a high-performing Medical Affairs organization to support launches, lifecycle management, and scientific leadership across regions.

The role requires MD/PhD/PharmD or equivalent with 15+ years in pharma/biotech, including 10+ years in Medical Affairs, with oncology/hematology experience preferred.

Qualifications

• MD/PhD/PharmD or equivalent with 15+ years leadership in pharma/biotech
• 10+ years in Medical Affairs
• Oncology or hematology experience preferred
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Develop regional medical strategies and translate global plans into local actions.
• Build and lead Medical Affairs teams and scalable operating models.
• Lead evidence generation and scientific communications while ensuring compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align medical messaging and lifecycle management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

MD/PhD/PharmD or equivalent

Job description

Role Overview

The Senior Director, Head of Medical Affairs - International Markets, is a strategic and scientific leader responsible for developing and executing medical strategies across regions outside of the US, Japan, and EU. They will establish a high-performing Medical Affairs organization to support product launches, lifecycle management, and scientific leadership, ensuring alignment with global and regional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Develop regional medical strategies, translate global plans into local actions, and support both marketed and pipeline assets. Build and lead Medical Affairs teams, establish scalable operating models, and evaluate medical infrastructure needs for new markets. Lead evidence generation initiatives, oversee scientific communications, and maintain compliance and quality standards.

External & Cross-Functional Engagement

Cultivate relationships with Key Opinion Leaders, scientific societies, and healthcare stakeholders. Represent the organization at conferences and advisory boards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Commercial, Clinical, Regulatory, and Market Access to ensure unified scientific messaging and successful product lifecycle management.

Partnership & Governance

Lead medical evaluation for partnerships, define medical governance frameworks, and ensure ethical and regulatory compliance. Foster a culture of scientific integrity and continuous improvement.

People Leadership

Recruit, develop, and retain talent, build a diverse leadership team, and promote a collaborative and innovative organizational culture.

Qualifications & Skills

MD, PharmD, PhD or equivalent with at least 15 years of leadership experience in pharma/biotech, including 10+ years in Medical Affairs. Oncology or hematology experience preferred. Demonstrated success in late-stage development, product launches, and global medical strategy implementation. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills are essential.