Vice President – Medical Affairs

Cristcot

Cristcot Vice President leading medical affairs for IBD drug development and commercialization. Building teams, guiding HEOR and compliance, and engaging HCPs, KOLs, payers, and patient groups.

Posted 8/6/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in medical affairs leadership, particularly in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, health economics, and outcomes research (HEOR). Proven ability to build and mentor high-performing teams while fostering strategic partnerships and maintaining scientific integrity.

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Medical Affairs LeadershipInflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)Regulatory ComplianceHealth Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR)Strategic Partnerships

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Hard Skills

Medical AffairsRegulatory ComplianceHealth EconomicsOutcomes ResearchQuality Management SystemStandard Operating ProceduresScientific PresentationsCompetitive IntelligenceMedical TrainingCompliance Programs

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringCollaborationCommunicationAccountability

Certifications & Qualifications

Advanced Degree (MD, PharmD, or PhD)

Industry Keywords

BiopharmaHealthcare SystemsKOLsPatient Advocacy GroupsCommercial Launch ReadinessStrategic VisionEntrepreneurial MindsetInnovationScientific IntegrityCore Values

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate medical, clinical, and commercial teams to communicate consistent information to healthcare providers, patients, and payers
Build and lead the medical affairs organization
Oversee medical training and compliance to support Cristcot’s products
Foster strategic partnerships with KOLs, healthcare institutions and practices, payers, and patient advocacy groups
Provide thought leadership and strategic direction for the medical affairs team
Collaborate with clinical, commercial, corporate, and regulatory teams on launch and pipeline strategies
Establish and maintain partnerships with KOLs, medical societies, and healthcare institutions to position Cristcot as a leader in IBD
Lead participation in congresses and seminars and deliver scientific presentations
Oversee medical training and compliance programs for commercial launch readiness
Oversee and analyze HEOR activities supporting product value propositions
Maintain competitive intelligence and awareness of scientific trends
Examine and continually improve the medical affairs Quality Management System and Standard Operating Procedures
Ensure compliance with national laws, regulations, and Cristcot policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, or PhD in a scientific discipline)
10+ years of progressive medical affairs experience in biopharma
10+ years of strategic leadership experience building and scaling medical affairs teams
Background in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance
Strong knowledge of health economics and outcomes research (HEOR)
Practical leadership experience
Experience in startup and established company environments ideally
Entrepreneurial mindset, innovation, strategic vision, and business acumen
Exceptional leadership and mentoring skills
Ability to inspire remote teams and foster a collaborative, innovative culture
Deep knowledge of global healthcare systems and HEOR activities
Thorough knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards
Commitment to scientific integrity
Excellent written and oral communication skills
High integrity and accountability
Commitment to Cristcot’s core values: accountability, collaboration, ingenuity, and compassion
Willingness to travel at least 40% to engage global stakeholders, including KOLs, healthcare institutions, and industry partners

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work arrangement
Opportunity to lead and build the medical affairs organization
Collaboration with C-level executives and cross-functional teams
Strategic engagement with global stakeholders, KOLs, healthcare institutions, and industry partners