Associate Director, Field Medical Director – Ophthalmology North America West

Associate Director, Field Medical Director – Ophthalmology North America West

At Annexon Biosciences we are a biopharmaceutical company advancing a late-stage clinical platform of novel therapies for people living with devastating classical complement-mediated neuroinflammatory diseases of the body, brain, and eye. Our novel scientific approach targets upstream C1q to block the classical complement inflammatory cascade before it starts, and its therapeutic candidates are designed to provide meaningful benefits across multiple autoimmune, neurodegenerative and ophthalmic diseases.

With proof-of concept data in Guillain-Barré syndrome, Huntington’s disease and geographic atrophy, we are rigorously advancing our mid-to late-stage clinical trials to bring new potential treatments to patients as quickly as possible. At Annexon, you’ll be part of a team committed to making an impact together.

For more information on Annexon and our pipeline, check out our site Annexon Biosciences & Annexon Pipeline . We trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol ANNX and are headquartered in Brisbane, CA.

We’re seeking exceptional talent from all backgrounds to fuel our growth. At Annexon, we’re building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We value unique perspectives and unconventional paths. If you’re the best candidate for the job, even if you don’t perfectly fit the traditional mold, we encourage you to apply. Learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and our company culture !

The Associate Director, Field Medical Director serves as a medical expert and integral member of the Medical Affairs team, representing Annexon to key stakeholders. Reporting to the Executive Director of Medical Science, this individual engages with national, regional, and local scientific, clinical, and social experts at academic and community medical centers. As a scientific lead, the Associate Director develops and maintains professional relationships based on the transparent exchange of disease state information and Annexon product data.

• Develop and maintain professional relationships with External Experts (TLs) through compliant, two‑way scientific exchange covering pathogenesis, diagnosis, disease burden, treatment landscape, health economics, and Annexon product data.
• Partner with experts on research projects, national and regional advisory boards, visiting professorships, publications, and peer‑to‑peer educational initiatives.
• Maintain the highest level of scientific expertise in ocular diseases, clinical trials, and the treatment landscape with a consistently patient‑centric mindset.
• Identify potential high‑impact medical research projects, investigator‑initiated research, health‑economic trials, and publication opportunities aligned with Annexon’s strategic interests.
• Be acknowledged internally and externally as a trusted scientific expert and build lasting professional relationships with TLs and Centers of Excellence & Research (COERs).
• Attend local, regional, national, international meetings and congresses to engage in scientific exchange, capture scientific insights, share data on Annexon products and therapeutic areas, and identify areas for collaboration with TLs.
• Respond to healthcare professionals (HCPs) with integrity, timeliness, and adherence to all laws, regulations, and Annexon guidelines, policies & procedures.
• Partner with Patient Advocacy Organizations in a compliant manner to integrate the patient voice into scientific and medical communications.
• Deliver education on Annexon’s science and product data to P&T committees, formulary decision makers, and local, regional and national payers in accordance with all laws, regulations, and Annexon’s guidelines, policies, and procedures, while aligning with medical affairs and Annexon’s overall strategy.
• Develop and execute tailored TL and HCP scientific engagement plans as needed.
• Engage with TLs, trial investigators, and research staff to support Clinical Development and Clinical Operations activities, including identification of viable study sites, facilitation of participation in clinical trials, and patient…