Medical Director, Global Medical Affairs, Nephrology

Travere Therapeutics

Medical Director providing scientific leadership for Global Medical Affairs in nephrology therapies. Overseeing KOL engagement and cross-functional collaboration for clinical development at Travere Therapeutics.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $206,000 - $268,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Medical Affairs with a focus on civorebrutinib and immune-mediated renal kidney diseases, alongside strong capabilities in KOL engagement, scientific communications, and clinical development collaboration.

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Medical Affairs ExperienceNephrology ExpertiseKOL EngagementScientific CommunicationsClinical Development Support

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Hard Skills

Clinical DevelopmentEvidence GenerationPublication PlanningMedical EducationCongress StrategyAdvisory BoardsScientific MessagingStrategic PlanningTactical ExecutionRelationship Development

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationRelationship ManagementStrategic Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

MDMD/PhDPharmDPharmD/PhDDO

Industry Keywords

BiotechnologyPharmaceuticalImmunologyNephrologyKey Opinion LeadersProfessional SocietiesPatient Advocacy OrganizationsCross-Functional CollaborationMarket AccessRegulatory Affairs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide scientific leadership and help execute the Global Medical Affairs strategy and tactical plan for civorebrutinib (EVER001)
Develop and maintain deep scientific expertise in civorebrutinib, immune-mediated renal kidney diseases, the competitive landscape, emerging clinical data, and evolving standards of care.
Lead the global KOL engagement strategy, including identification, prioritization, scientific exchange, and long-term relationship development with key opinion leaders, investigators, professional societies, and patient advocacy organizations.
Oversee the planning, development, execution, and measurement of scientific engagement activities, including advisory boards, expert panels, investigator meetings, and other scientific forums.
Partner with Scientific Communications to develop and execute scientific messaging, the Scientific Communication Platform (SCP), publication strategy, congress strategy, and medical education.
Collaborate with Clinical Development to support the civorebrutinib clinical trial program, including investigator and site engagement, and medical support as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

MD, MD/PhD, PharmD, PharmD/PhD, DO, or other advanced clinical or scientific degree
6+ years of relevant Medical Affairs experience within the biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical industry
Clinical and/or Medical Affairs experience in nephrology and/or immunology
Experience supporting clinical development and evidence generation across the product lifecycle
Demonstrated experience engaging with key opinion leaders (KOLs), investigators, professional societies, and patient advocacy organizations.
Experience supporting scientific communications, publication planning, medical education, congress strategy, and advisory boards.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional partners, including Clinical Development, Commercial, Market Access, HEOR, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Scientific Communications, and Field Medical.

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