Role Overview: The Senior Director, Head of Medical Affairs – International Markets leads global medical strategy for regions outside the U.S., Japan, and EU.
Key Responsibilities: Develops and executes regional medical strategies aligned with global objectives, supporting product launches, lifecycle management, and scientific leadership. Builds and leads high-performing Medical Affairs teams, establishes scalable operating models, and evaluates medical infrastructure needs. Leads evidence generation, scientific communications, and external engagement with Key Opinion Leaders and organizations. Ensures cross-functional collaboration across functions like Clinical Development, Regulatory, and Market Access. Oversees medical evaluation for partnerships, maintains governance, compliance, and quality standards, and fosters a culture of scientific excellence and integrity.
Qualifications & Skills: Requires an MD, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent, with at least 15 years of leadership experience in pharmaceutical/biotech, including 10+ years in global Medical Affairs, preferably in oncology/hematology. Demonstrates success in late-stage development, product launches, and international markets. Strong strategic, scientific, and business acumen, with excellent stakeholder management, leadership, and cross-cultural skills.
Success Measures: Effective implementation of medical strategies, successful product support, impactful scientific engagement, evidence generation, and high organizational performance. Ensures compliance and fosters collaboration to improve patient outcomes worldwide.