Medical Director, Medical Affairs – Rare Disease

Shionogi Inc. (U.S.)

Medical Director overseeing Medical Affairs programs for rare diseases. Leading strategic medical affairs initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams in the pharmaceutical industry.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeFlorham Park • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $230,000 - $280,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Medical Affairs with a strong focus on developing and executing strategic medical programs, maintaining relationships with Key Opinion Leaders, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards in the pharmaceutical industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

MD/DO, PharmD Or PhD In Biologic Sciences7+ Years Experience In Pharmaceutical Industry3 Years In-House Medical Affairs ExperienceStrategic Medical Affairs PlanningRelationship Management With KOLs

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Hard Skills

Medical Affairs Program DevelopmentScientific Program CreationRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeMedical Plan DevelopmentCross-Functional Collaboration

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsInfluencing SkillsLeadership SkillsStrategic Thinking

Industry Keywords

Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)Promotional Activities RegulationsMedical-Legal-Regulatory ReviewALS Expertise

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and oversee the execution of Medical Affairs programs in the US
Collaborate with VP Medical Affairs and Executive Medical Director to propose strategic medical affairs plans
Assist in creating Medical and Scientific programs
Develop and manage relationships of US Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)
Represent Medical Affairs on promotional and non-promotional medical-legal-regulatory review committees
Maintain scientific expertise in areas such as ALS
Lead the Medical Plan development in collaboration with other medical cross-functional partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD/DO, PharmD or PhD level in biologic sciences with specialty training related to job function
Minimum of 7 + years’ experience within the pharmaceutical industry including 3 years in an in-house Medical Affairs role
Ability to develop/maintain credible relationships with top tier KOL experts
Strategic thinker with demonstrated knowledge of regulations governing promotional activities
Highly developed interpersonal, influencing and leadership skills
Must be able to travel 30%-40% domestically and internationally.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits
Bonuses
Long-term incentives
Applicable allowances