About the role
- Lead and execute medical affairs strategy for Cardiovascular therapeutic area asset priority programs.
- Co-develop evidence generation plans, field medical strategy, education programs, and publication planning.
- Drive innovative education and scientific communication for external stakeholders.
- Ensure financial tracking and timely execution of medical activities.
- Partner cross-functionally to shape early portfolio and diversify evidence for broad access.
- Represent GMA in internal and external forums, including regulatory and investment communities.
- Advocate for patient-centric approaches and support market-access strategies.
- Provide input into lifecycle management and new therapeutic opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and medical quality standards.
Requirements
- MD (preferred), PhD, or PharmD in Health Sciences.
- 5+ years of experience in Medical Affairs and/or Clinical Development within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Cardiovascular experience.
- Strong strategic mindset and stakeholder influence capabilities.
- Global experience or in-country leadership experience.
- Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
- Proven ability to collaborate across functions and markets.
- Deep understanding of healthcare systems and external stakeholder dynamics.
- Track record of delivering high-quality medical affairs projects.
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Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
medical affairs strategyevidence generation planspublication planningfinancial trackingportfolio managementlifecycle managementclinical developmentproject managementpatient-centric approachesmarket-access strategies
Soft skills
strategic mindsetstakeholder influencecollaborationcommunicationleadershipadvocacycross-functional partnershipeducation program developmentscientific communicationtimely execution
Certifications
MDPhDPharmD