VP, US Medical Affairs

Thyroxine SERB; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Vacation, Personal and Sick time

15 Paid Company Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision and other voluntary benefits

Tuition Assistance

Discretionary Bonus Plan

Competitive 401(k)

Job summary

A specialty pharmaceutical company is seeking a Vice President for US Medical Affairs. This senior leadership role requires an individual to set strategic direction and ensure operational excellence across a diverse medical portfolio. Candidates must have over 12 years in the pharmaceutical industry, a deep understanding of FDA regulations, and possess advanced medical degrees. The position also requires strong leadership and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally within a matrixed organization, ultimately contributing to the company's mission of improving patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12+ years in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or healthcare industry.
• Demonstrated success leading US Medical Affairs or large medical organizations.
• Deep knowledge of FDA regulations and US healthcare systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the US Medical Affairs vision and strategy across multiple therapeutic areas.
• Ensure medical plans are evidence-based and address unmet medical needs.
• Build and lead a high-performing US Medical Affairs organization.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Medical leadership

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Change management

Education

MD, PharmD, PhD or equivalent

Job description

Department: Medical Affairs (MED AFFAIRS)

Category: Medical - Med Affairs

Location: Boston MA

Come and Save Lives with Us!

SERB is a fast-growing specialty pharmaceutical company that equips healthcare providers worldwide with life‑saving medicines for patients facing rare conditions and emergencies.

For over 30 years we have consistently provided emergency medicines, medical countermeasures, and the world’s leading portfolio of antidotes.

Today SERB has over 500 employees in 18 countries and group revenue in excess of €400m. With a strong presence in the US, Europe, and the Middle East, along with a global network of trusted distribution partners, we make a broad range of essential medicines available in over 100 countries.

Having the right culture is as important to us as having the right portfolio. We are guided by our four values:

• We make patients our priority
• We act with accountability and integrity
• We work together as one team
• We look for better ways forward

By expanding our reach through selective acquisitions and entering new markets, we’re not just supplying medicine; we’re improving the standard of care for more patients around the world.

Broad Overview

Eligibility for this position is limited to candidates residing on the East Coast.

The Vice President, US Medical Affairs (VP, USMA) is a senior leadership role responsible for setting the strategic direction, execution, operational excellence, and scientific leadership of US Medical Affairs across a broad, multi‑therapeutic portfolio.

Operating within a highly matrixed organization, this leader will oversee the development and implementation of medical strategies driving high‑impact medical execution that support product launches, lifecycle management, and post‑approval evidence generation while ensuring compliance with regulatory, legal, and ethical standards.

The VP, USMA serves as a key member of the US leadership team and a critical partner to Commercial, Market Access, Clinical Development, Scientific Affairs, Scientific Communication, Regulatory, and PV. The role also requires strong engagement with key external stakeholders including healthcare professionals, key opinion leaders (KOLs), payers, and professional societies.

This VP, USMA brings deep experience navigating governance, scale, and complexity while maintaining scientific integrity, compliance, and patient focus.

Responsibilities

Medical Leadership & Strategy

Lead the US Medical Affairs vision and strategy across multiple therapeutic areas and brands, aligned with global medical, clinical development, regulatory and business objectives.

Ensure medical plans are evidence‑based, patient‑centric, aligned with business strategies, and address unmet medical needs.

Provide scientific and medical leadership across the product portfolio, including marketed products, established products and assets in development.

Translate global medical strategy into US‑specific plans that address local regulatory, payer and clinical practice needs.

Matrix Leadership & Cross‑Functional Partnership

Provide leadership within a highly matrixed organization and across all US Medical Affairs functions, including:

• Medical Strategy Leads for the entire portfolio
• Partner closely with Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory, Clinical Development, Safety, Legal, and Compliance to ensure aligned and compliant execution.

Portfolio & Launch Excellence & Life Cycle Management

Oversee US medical support for the SERB portfolio of marketed products, line extensions and product development.

Ensure medical launch readiness at scale, including scientific platform development, field medical deployment and internal medical training.

Drive consistent standards and best practices across brands and therapeutic areas.

Support lifecycle management through:

• Data generation (SERB studies, Investigator‑initiated studies, Real‑world evidence, HEOR collaboration and post‑marketing studies)

Medical Education, Publications and Scientific Communications

Medical Information (supported by a global service provider).

External Scientific Engagement

Serve as a senior US medical representative to external stakeholders, including national and international KOLs, academic leaders and professional societies.

Build and maintain strong relationships with KOLs, academic institutions, professional societies and other key external stakeholders.

Oversee scientific exchange across the portfolio, including advisory boards and expert panel meetings.

Compliance & Governance

Ensure all Medical Affairs activities comply with FDA regulations, PhRMA Code and internal SOPs.

Provide medical governance oversight for promotional and non‑promotional materials as required by company processes.

Partner closely with Legal, Regulatory and Compliance to ensure scientific integrity and risk management.

Establish clear operating models, metrics and governance to ensure quality and impact at scale.

Manage budgets and resources effectively to maximize medical impact.

People & Organizational Leadership

Build and lead a high‑performing US Medical Affairs organization including succession planning and leadership development.

Foster a culture of scientific excellence, collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement.

The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list, and you may be required to undertake any other reasonable duties compatible with your experience and competencies. This description may be varied from time to time to reflect changing business requirements.

Qualifications

Education

MD, PharmD, PhD or equivalent advanced scientific/medical degree required.

Experience

Minimum of 12+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or healthcare industry.

Demonstrated success leading US Medical Affairs or large medical organizations.

Demonstrated experience supporting US product launches and marketed products.

Deep knowledge of FDA regulations, global medical governance and US healthcare systems.

Proven medical leadership in complex, matrixed organizations.

Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities.

Proven ability to influence and collaborate cross‑functionally at the executive level.

Excellent scientific, communication and presentation skills.

Deep understanding of the US healthcare environment and stakeholder landscape.

Strong change management and organizational leadership skills.

Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire and develop teams.

Must reside on the East Coast.

Company Benefits

• Hybrid Working
• Vacation, Personal and Sick time
• 15 Paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision and other voluntary benefits
• Tuition Assistance
• Discretionary Bonus Plan
• Competitive 401(k) – $1 for $1 up to 6% of pay. The safe harbour match is vested immediately. In addition, SERB also offers a discretionary match of up to 4% of pay which vests 20% a year for 5 years.

Serb Pharmaceutical is an equal opportunity employer. We offer competitive compensation & benefit packages, challenging opportunities and a culture of working together in a supportive way built on our strong foundation of values.