Director – North America Medical Affairs

Hikma Pharmaceuticals

Director of Medical Affairs overseeing the North American medical strategy for Hikma Pharmaceuticals. Leading teams and strategies across diverse therapeutic areas in pharmaceutical sectors.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeBerkeley Heights • New Jersey, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $121,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the North American (U.S. and Canada) Medical Affairs strategy across all therapeutic areas and product classes, including medical vision, strategic objectives, evidence-generation portfolio, key opinion leader engagement, and resource plan
Support the positioning of Medical Affairs as a strategic pillar on par with R&D and Commercial in shaping product strategy and the external scientific narrative
Set Medical Affairs priorities based on scientific need and stakeholder impact
Own the North American (U.S. and Canada) Medical Affairs workforce strategy across Hikma FTEs and contracted agency personnel, including MSLs, medical writers, and medical information specialists
Manage build-vs-partner decisions, including current in-house MSL coverage and upcoming launch-program MSL build
Own and oversee onboarding, certification, and annual recertification for all Medical Affairs personnel (FTEs and contractors).
Establish and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders, healthcare professionals, and other relevant stakeholders in the U.S. and Canadian markets
Own publication strategy, scientific platforms, congress strategy, and authorship governance across the portfolio

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced scientific or clinical degree (MD, PharmD, or PhD). Relevant board certification preferred (e.g., BCMAS).
12+ years U.S. pharmaceutical/biotech Medical Affairs experience
5+ years in senior leadership roles overseeing MSLs and medical functions
Experience across multiple therapeutic areas and product classes (branded as well as generic injectable and non-injectable products)
Demonstrated leadership in PRC/MLR, labeling support, and evidence generation
Proven experience managing contracted Medical Affairs resources
Canadian pharmaceutical/biotech Medical Affairs experience is preferred
Executive scientific judgment and communication
Strong people leadership across FTE and contractor teams
Deep understanding of U.S. regulatory and compliance frameworks; experience in Canadian regulatory and compliance frameworks is preferred
Ability to lead in complex, matrixed environments
Significant travel expected to support commercial and operational needs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance bonus
commission
share potential
Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 4% of eligible pay. Hikma will match 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay that you contribute
A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date). Additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries
3 personal days (prorated based on hire date)
11 company paid holidays
Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits
Employee discount program
Wellbeing rewards program
Safety and Quality is a top organizational priority
Career advancement and growth opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Paid maternity and parental leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

Medical Affairs StrategyEvidence GenerationPublication StrategyOnboarding and CertificationMSL ManagementTherapeutic Area ExpertiseContracted Resource ManagementScientific CommunicationMatrix LeadershipRegulatory Framework Understanding

Soft Skills

People LeadershipStrategic ThinkingRelationship BuildingExecutive JudgmentCommunication Skills

Certifications

Advanced Scientific DegreeBoard Certification (e.g., BCMAS)