Director, Global Medical Affairs – Rare Metabolic Disorders

Travere Therapeutics

Director of Global Medical Affairs supporting the strategy for rare metabolic disorders at Travere Therapeutics. Leading evidence generation and external engagement for clinical assets.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $206,000 - $268,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support overall Medical strategy for rare metabolic conditions
Translate Phase 1/2 and Phase 3 and other data into clear scientific insights and positioning
Provide strategic input across initiatives, ensuring scientific rigor and clinical relevance
Serve as the internal medical expert in rare metabolic disorders
Lead integrated evidence generation planning aligned with Phase 3 and pre-launch needs
Identify and prioritize evidence gaps critical for regulatory, payer, and clinical adoption
Partner with Clinical Development to mine, interpret, and communicate Phase 3 data
Develop and execute a strategic engagement plan with US professional societies and scientific organizations
Build sustained collaborations beyond congress activities
Lead development of scientific messaging and communication strategy for the asset

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD, MD/PhD, or equivalent (RD/PhD acceptable with strong clinical expertise)
Minimum 6 years of relevant clinical or industry experience in Medical Affairs or related roles
Deep expertise in inborn errors of metabolism / genetic metabolic disorders
Experience supporting Phase 3 or pre-launch assets preferred
Proven experience in leading evidence generation and external engagement

Benefits

Comp & perks

premium health
financial
work-life and well-being offerings for eligible employees and dependents
wellness and employee support programs
life insurance
disability
retirement plans with employer match
generous paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical expertiseevidence generationdata interpretationscientific messagingstrategic engagement planningregulatory compliancepayer engagementclinical adoption strategiesPhase 3 data analysispre-launch asset support

Soft Skills

strategic inputcollaborationcommunicationleadershipscientific rigorclinical relevanceprioritizationrelationship buildinginsight generationproblem-solving

Certifications

MDMD/PhDRD/PhD