Global Medical Director

Role Summary

Global Medical Director for Dermatology (Atopic Dermatitis focus), based in Cambridge, MA. This role leads medical education programs and stakeholder engagement within Medical Affairs Specialty Care, reporting to the Senior Global Medical Director and the Atopic Dermatitis indication Lead. You will drive medical education activities, scientific communications, and cross-functional collaboration to support patient care in immune-driven diseases.

• Plan and lead activities related to medical education programs, interacting with agencies, scientific communications, procurement, publication teams, and internal and external experts.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, compliant, scientifically/clinically accurate medical communications deliverables within established timelines and budgets.
• Develop, review, and approve content for scientific communications materials and activities (scientific platform, internal training slide decks, external facing reactive decks) ensuring accuracy and alignment with the strategy.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with dermatology experts, academics, professionals, and patient associations.
• Interact with global and affiliate teams to capture educational gaps, insights, and track new data from LCM, HEOR, RWE, ISSs for symposia.
• Participate in publications meetings, act as internal reviewer for abstracts/posters and manuscripts, and propose or lead original concepts.
• Contribute to Medical Competitive Readiness activities, including updates to tools, reactive decks, and deep dives on competitor data.
• Collaborate with the Alliance to plan and execute medical education activities in Brand and Global Medical Affairs Plans.
• Deliver regular internal trainings on content developed, in collaboration with scientific communication, competitive readiness, and publication teams.
• Travel required, approximately 20-30%.

• Minimum 4 years' experience in medical affairs, with specific focus in dermatology and Atopic Dermatitis.
• Proven track record of strategic leadership in global medical affairs.
• Demonstrated success in publication planning and scientific communications.
• Experience in managing complex stakeholder relationships and matrix teams.
• Dermatology expertise in medical affairs required.
• Prior experience in regional/affiliate medical affairs; global experience is advantageous.

• Strategic Capabilities
  • Exceptional strategic thinking with ability to translate scientific insights into actionable plans.
  • Strong business acumen and understanding of medical affairs' role in achieving corporate objectives.
  • Proven ability to lead change and drive innovation in medical education.
  • Demonstrated success in developing and executing publication strategies.
• Technical Expertise
  • Deep understanding of dermatology therapeutic area and emerging treatment landscapes.
  • Knowledge of clinical development, RWE, and medical affairs operations.
  • Expertise in scientific communications and medical education.
  • Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting clinical data.
• Leadership Competencies
  • Ability to inspire and influence across organizational levels.
  • Stakeholder management and relationship building.
  • Project management and organizational skills.
  • Communication and presentation abilities.
  • Ability to lead in matrix environments.
  • Experience in regional/affiliate medical affairs; global experience is advantageous.
  • Demonstrated track record of strategic execution in matrix environments with limited supervision.
  • Ability to work in teams and interface across corporate functions.
  • Experience managing consultants and vendors.
• Soft Skills
  • Strategic thinking with the ability to see the big picture.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills.
  • Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate complex data credibly to diverse audiences.
  • Rigor, attention to detail, scientific curiosity, and the ability to simplify complex data through storytelling.
  • Sense of urgency, adaptability, and a hands-on, collaborative approach.
  • Highest integrity and commitment to ethics and scientific standards.
  • Creativity and determination, with willingness to challenge status quo.

• MD or PhD required

• Travel: 20-30% global travel required