VP, Medical Affairs – Ophthalmology & Gene Therapy

Beacon Therapeutics (USA) Inc; Cambridge (MA); Remote; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Beacon Therapeutics (USA) Inc is seeking a Vice President of Medical Affairs to define the global medical strategy for mid/late-stage ophthalmology programs, bridging retina science with compliant external engagement across regions.

The role leads Medical Affairs teams, shapes evidence generation, oversees publications, and partners with clinical operations and launches while ensuring adherence to global policies.

Qualifications

• Leadership of Medical Affairs or large medical organization; field medical experience preferred.
• Ophthalmology experience required; rare disease and/or gene therapy preferred.
• Strong scientific communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale Medical Affairs and 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.

Skills

Medical affairs leadership

Ophthalmology experience

Scientific communication

Global program strategy

Job description

Beacon Therapeutics (USA) Inc is seeking a Vice President of Medical Affairs to define the global medical strategy for mid/late-stage ophthalmology programs, bridging retina science with compliant external engagement across regions.

The role leads Medical Affairs teams, shapes evidence generation, oversees publications, and partners with clinical operations and launches while ensuring adherence to global policies.