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Head of Medical Affairs

Kardigan
Location
Princeton New Jersey
Posted
26 days ago
Department
505 Medical Affairs
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • MD or PharmD with substantial expertise in cardiovascular disease
  • 12+ years of biopharma industry experience for Vice President role, including 5+ years leading Medical Affairs teams
  • 15+ years of biopharma industry experience for Senior Vice President role, including prior executive-level leadership of a Medical Affairs function
  • Proven Medical Affairs leadership in the U.S. biopharma industry across cardiovascular indications
  • Experience leading core Medical Affairs capabilities, including field medical, medical communications and publications, evidence generation (HEOR/RWE), medical information, and medical governance
  • Strong patient-centric orientation
Nice to have
  • Product launch leadership in new and competitive markets
  • Track record of recruiting, developing, and unifying high-performing teams through growth and organizational change
  • Collaborative and pragmatic partner who builds trusted cross-functional relationships
  • Executive presence with strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
What the job really is

The Head of Medical Affairs at Kardigan will lead and unify the Medical Affairs organization, focusing on advancing cardiovascular therapies through late-stage development and preparing for potential product launches. This role involves developing and executing a comprehensive Medical Affairs strategy, managing the budget and headcount, and building relationships with key stakeholders in the medical community. The position requires collaboration with various departments to ensure alignment and readiness for future launches, while also nurturing and expanding the Medical Affairs team.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Role involves significant leadership and strategic responsibilities
  • Expectations for building and scaling the Medical Affairs team may require adaptability to change
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