Vice President, Medical Affairs

Beacon Therapeutics (USA) Inc; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Therapeutics (USA) Inc. is seeking a Vice President, Medical Affairs to set the global medical strategy for mid/late-stage ophthalmology programs and drive transition from development to market readiness.

You will lead Medical Affairs teams, shape evidence generation and external education, and oversee publication strategy to ensure accuracy, compliance, and impactful scientific positioning across regions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success leading Medical Affairs or a large medical organization.
• Ophthalmology experience required; rare disease and/or gene therapy preferred.
• Strong scientific communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Medical Affairs and field medical operations; develop and mentor teams.
• Shape evidence generation, scientific platforming, and external medical education.
• Oversee publication strategy and execution in line with ICMJE and clearance requirements.
• Partner cross-functionally to support clinical operations, patient identification, and launch planning.
• Ensure adherence to legal, healthcare, and global compliance policies.

Skills

Medical affairs leadership

Ophthalmology experience

Scientific communication

Job description

Who Beacon Is

If you're passionate about gene therapy and its ability to enhance the lives of patients, then Beacon is a great team to join. We're a diverse, multi-national team of talented people all working together at our sites in the US and the UK, or as a remote contributor. Everyone here, whatever their role or location, plays a genuine part in bringing our treatments to patients. Everyone has a voice, and every contribution makes a difference.

Scope of the Role

As Vice President, Medical Affairs, you will set the global medical strategy that enables mid/late-stage ophthalmology programs to transition confidently from development to market readiness. This role exists to align rigorous retina science with compliant, high-impact external engagement across stakeholders and regions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and scale Medical Affairs and (where applicable) field medical operations; develop and mentor high-performing teams
• Shape evidence generation, scientific platforming, and external medical education aligned to corporate strategy
• Oversee publication strategy and execution in line with ICMJE and copyright clearance requirements
• Partner cross-functionally to support clinical operations, patient identification, and launch planning
• Ensure adherence to legal, healthcare, and global compliance policies

Required qualifications/skills:

• Demonstrated success leading Medical Affairs or a large medical organization; field medical experience strongly preferred
• Ophthalmology experience required; rare disease and/or gene therapy preferred
• Strong scientific communication and presentation skills; ability to create and innovate

If you’re ready to guide Medical Affairs with strategic discipline and decisive execution.

A Typical Workday

Your day is structured around Eastern hours, with focused blocks for strategic decisions and high-value collaboration. You may start by reviewing emerging retina data and refining the medical narrative for upcoming external forums. Midday often includes virtual discussions with retina specialists and internal partners to pressure-test scientific positioning and ensure materials are accurate, clear, and compliant for global use. Later, you’ll calibrate priorities across regions, keeping an eye on publication timelines and the readiness milestones that connect clinical progress to commercial planning. Throughout the day, you maintain a steady cadence of leadership touchpoints, ensuring the team has direction, context, and the tools to deliver consistently at a high standard.

Benefits Snapshot

Beacon Therapeutics (USA) Inc offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; 401(k); Life Insurance (including employer provided Life Insurance); Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (STD and LTD) coverages; Paid Time Off; and Employee Discounts.