Senior Medical Director, Medical Affairs (Remote)

Glycomine Inc.; New York (NY); Remote; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech company is seeking a Medical Director/Senior Medical Director for Medical Affairs to support development programs. The role requires scientific expertise and collaboration with stakeholders to drive medical strategies and ensure compliance. Ideal candidates will have an MD and extensive experience in medical affairs within pharma or biotech.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in medical affairs within pharma or biotech.
• Experience in developing medical strategies and supporting drug launches.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement medical affairs strategies aligned with product lifecycle stages.
• Collaborate with preclinical, clinical, and regulatory teams to translate insights into medical strategies.
• Engage with investigators, KOLs, and research institutions to ensure scientific integrity.

Skills

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Communication

Analytical Skills

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 with limited treatment options. Many of these diseases are caused by genetic mutations disrupting enzyme functions. Our lead program in PMM2-CDG aims to deliver a substrate to bypass the enzymatic issue.

Our team is dedicated to addressing the unmet medical needs of patients and families affected by rare diseases. We bring diverse expertise and perspectives to our mission, driven by the goal to develop therapies that 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 such as healthcare providers, KOLs, and academic institutions. The individual will provide medical and clinical insights to support our pipeline's development and launch readiness. Success requires scientific excellence, strategic planning, effective communication, and a collaborative, flexible approach in a fast-paced environment. The role reports to the Chief Medical Officer. Candidates should ideally be located remotely in the Eastern or Central time zones.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement medical affairs strategies aligned with product lifecycle stages.
• Support publication efforts, including abstracts, posters, and slide decks.
• Collaborate with preclinical, clinical, and regulatory teams to translate insights into medical strategies.
• Provide medical leadership for therapeutic and disease area initiatives.
• Engage with investigators, KOLs, research institutions, and internal teams to ensure scientific integrity and foster collaborations.
• Prioritize research interests and collaborations to support medical affairs goals.
• Align medical activities with launch plans and program objectives.
• Review and approve external communications and publications for medical accuracy and objectivity.
• Plan and execute advisory boards with healthcare providers to gather clinical insights.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and corporate standards.
• Represent the company at scientific and clinical congresses.
• Develop and deliver medical education and training materials for internal and external audiences.
• Lead efforts in developing patient registries and disease awareness campaigns.

Qualifications

• MD with 5–10 years of experience in medical affairs within pharma or biotech.
• Experience in developing medical strategies and supporting drug launches is highly preferred.
• Deep understanding of clinical development, regulatory landscape, and scientific communication.
• Hands-on, proactive attitude with ability to manage both strategy and day-to-day tasks.
• Strong collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to influence decision-making.
• Willingness to travel and meet with healthcare professionals and KOLs regularly.
• Proven track record in medical strategy and clinical development support.
• Analytical skills to interpret complex scientific data.
• Ability to interact confidently with senior management, experts, and patient advocates.

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