Contract Medical Director, Global Medical Affairs
Location: Onsite in New York City Metropolitan Area
Contract: no C2C or sponsorship
A leading biotechnology organization is seeking a skilled Medical Director, Global Medical Affairs to support programs in rare bone diseases within the cardiovascular and metabolic (CVM) therapeutic area. This position serves as a key medical leader responsible for shaping and executing medical strategies that advance assets in the rare disease space. The role requires scientific expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure the ethical and accurate dissemination of clinical and scientific information.
Primary Responsibilities
Scientific Leadership & External Engagement
- Maintain and apply deep knowledge of FOP, rare bone disorders, and assigned therapeutic assets
- Stay current on emerging clinical data, competitive intelligence, and evolving treatment landscapes
- Communicate complex scientific and clinical concepts effectively to healthcare professionals (HCPs), key opinion leaders (KOLs), and external partners
- Address medical inquiries in a compliant, evidence‑based manner
Stakeholder Relationships
- Build and sustain strong relationships with clinical experts, advocacy groups, and scientific stakeholders
- Identify, engage, and collaborate with KOLs in rare bone disease communities
- Provide medical education at congresses, symposia, advisory boards, and scientific meetings
Cross‑Functional Strategic Collaboration
- Partner with internal teams across Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Publications, HEOR, Statistics, and Medical Operations
- Deliver actionable field insights to guide strategic planning, evidence generation, and lifecycle management
- Support review of promotional materials and training initiatives for internal and external audiences
Clinical Research & Data Generation
- Contribute to the design, oversight, and interpretation of Medical Affairs–led interventional and non‑interventional studies in FOP
- Participate in study team meetings, data review sessions, and interactions with CRO medical monitors
- Support development, review, and dissemination of scientific publications and data presentations
Market Dynamics & Access Insights
- Assess healthcare trends, value metrics, reimbursement pressures, cost‑of‑care considerations, and disease burden
- Provide insights that strengthen value communication and ensure appropriate use of therapeutic products
Compliance & Governance
- Ensure all medical activities comply with regulatory, legal, and internal policy requirements
- Contribute to special projects and field medical training initiatives
- Provide mentorship and guidance to field medical colleagues as needed
Required Qualifications
- Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, or MD)
- 6–8+ years of Medical Affairs experience in rare diseases, including product launch experience
- Demonstrated expertise in scientific exchange and clinical trial execution
- Strong presentation and communication abilities, with a track record of delivering clear and actionable insights
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
- Willingness to travel up to 30% and attend national/international conferences
- Preference for onsite presence in Sleepy Hollow; remote may be considered for exceptional candidates