Senior Medical Director, Medical Affairs (Remote)

Glycomine Inc.; Durham (NC); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative clinical-stage biotech company is seeking a dynamic Medical Director/Senior Medical Director to lead medical affairs strategies for groundbreaking therapies. This role bridges R&D and regulatory efforts, ensuring scientific integrity and collaboration with key opinion leaders. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in medical affairs, with a proven track record in drug launch strategies and the ability to communicate complex scientific data effectively. Join a dedicated team focused on addressing unmet medical needs and improving the quality of life for patients with rare diseases.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in medical affairs within pharma or biotech.
• Experience in developing medical strategies for drug launches.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute medical affairs plans aligned with product lifecycle.
• Engage with KOLs and research institutions for scientific integrity.

Skills

Medical Affairs Strategy

Clinical Development

Regulatory Knowledge

Scientific Communication

Analytical Skills

Relationship Building

Education

MD

Job description

Company Description

Glycomine is a small clinical-stage biotech company committed to developing therapeutics for congenital disorders of glycosylation (CDG), serious rare diseases for which most lack disease-modifying treatments. Many of these diseases are caused by genetic mutations that disrupt enzyme function. Glycomine’s lead program in PMM2-CDG aims to deliver a substrate to bypass the enzymatic defect.

Our team is dedicated to addressing the significant unmet medical needs of patients and families with rare diseases. We bring diverse disciplines and broad expertise to our mission, driven by the opportunity to develop therapies that can significantly improve quality of life for patients, caregivers, and families.

Job Description

Overview:
Glycomine is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Medical Director/Senior Medical Director, Medical Affairs, to support our development programs and pipeline efforts.

This role serves as a scientific and clinical expert, bridging R&D, regulatory, and external stakeholders (e.g., healthcare providers, KOLs, academic institutions). The individual will provide medical and clinical insights to support the development and launch readiness of our pipeline. The ideal candidate can plan and execute medical affairs strategies and communicate complex scientific data effectively. Success requires scientific excellence, a collaborative mindset, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment. This role reports to the Chief Medical Officer.

Candidates should ideally be located remotely in the Eastern or Central time zones.

Responsibilities

1. Develop and execute medical affairs plans aligned with product lifecycle stages.
2. Support publications, abstracts, posters, and medical slide decks.
3. Collaborate with Preclinical, Clinical Development, and Regulatory teams to translate data into medical strategy.
4. Provide medical leadership for therapeutic and disease area initiatives.
5. Engage with investigators, KOLs, research institutions, and internal teams to ensure scientific integrity and foster collaborations.
6. Support research prioritization and collaboration strategies.
7. Align medical activities with launch and program management plans.
8. Review and approve external communications to ensure medical accuracy and objectivity.
9. Plan and execute advisory boards with healthcare providers to gather clinical insights.
10. Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate standards.
11. Represent the company at scientific and clinical congresses.
12. Develop and deliver medical education and training materials for stakeholders.
13. Lead efforts in developing patient registries and disease awareness campaigns.

Qualifications

1. MD with 5–10 years of medical affairs experience in pharma or biotech.
2. Experience in developing medical strategies supporting drug launches is highly preferred.
3. Deep understanding of clinical development, regulatory landscape, and scientific communication.
4. Proactive, hands-on attitude, capable of handling strategy and daily operations.
5. Excellent communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills.
6. Willingness to travel and meet with HCPs/KOLs regularly.
7. Proven track record in medical strategy and clinical development support.
8. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret scientific data.
9. Ability to interact confidently with senior management, experts, and patient advocates.

Additional Information: All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.