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Vice President Medical Affairs, Integrated Medical Excellence

San Francisco Bay Area or Remote (US)

Company: 

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! 

Position:

Vice President, Medical Affairs Integrated Medical Excellence will manage the Medical Information Team, Scientific Communications, Medical Communications, Medical Insights, Medical training Teams and other shared services function across the full Annexon Portfolio.  This role will be responsible for managing and providing oversight for processes and systems that allow the Medical Affairs team to function efficiently and compliantly. The VP Medical Affairs, Integrated Medical Excellence is a critical interface of Medical Affairs and the cross functional teams at Annexon and will support strategic planning and tactical execution support, to further the Medical Affairs mission to maximize patient outcomes by setting and continuously advancing the evidence-based medical standard of care.

Responsibilities include:

  • Provide clear directions and leadership to manage and effectively execute deliverables associated with Medical Information, Scientific Communications, Medical Communications, Medical Insights, Medical training and other shared services
  • Establish and improve current processes within Medical Affairs (MA) team impacting specific areas of focus for Scientific Communications, Medical Information, Medical Directors group, FMDs, and Medical Operations
    • These specific areas of focus include training, CME, ESR/IIT/CoR, implementation of systems to support MAs, congress engagement, development of KOL engagement tools such as slide decks, HCP facing content for FMDs, other medical content development
  • Provide strategic oversight for the MA team in the development of both the annual strategic and tactical plan and the annual needs assessment.
  • Collaborate with IT and other commercial functions to establish and improve systems related to CME/ESR grants management, KOL contracting, Med info systems and other MA tools
  • Manage and provide oversight of key content and operational vendors to ensure MA and Annexon gets maximum financial efficiency
  • Partner with finance and HR teams to ensure budget aligns with strategic and tactical plans
  • Map MA organization needs and engages appropriate vendors to develop a needs assessment plan on quarterly basis
  • Collaborate with Annexon legal and compliance partners to ensure all aspects of Scientific Communications, Medical Communications, Congress Strategy/execution, Medical Information follow Annexon policy and SOPs
  • Conduct and communicate regular reporting of medical information, scientific communication, medical communications, congress strategy and overall MA activities and performance as part of overall MA value proposition and dashboard
  • Completely familiarize with Medical Information, Scientific Communications and Medical Communications role as a leader and be ready to step in to represent those functions when needed

Education, Experience, and Skills:

Required:

  • Scientific, healthcare or medical degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO)
  • Advanced non-terminal degrees will be considered (MA, MS, NP, PA, RPh)
  • 15+ year experience in Pharmaceuticals or biotech in Medical Affairs, Medical Information, Medical or Scientific Communications, Medical Training
  • 10+ years’ experience managing complex Medical Affairs teams
  • Scientific and patient-centric mindset with a successful track record of delivering results exceeding objectives in support of MA and Annexon strategies
  • Strong communication and presentation skills as evidenced by the ability to rapidly analyze complex scientific and medical data and synthesize effective communication to audiences with diverse backgrounds
  • Able to effectively collaborate with cross functional teams
  • Solid knowledge of the healthcare landscape such as hospital systems, various points of care, and the roles of relevant HCPs in the target TAs
  • Solid knowledge of the drug development process, and the role of various internal and external stakeholders in various phases of R&D
  • Capable of working independently to prioritize tasks, develop and implement action plans, and make sound, compliant decisions
  • Strong understanding of compliance, and the legal and regulatory landscape as they relate to HCP interactions
  • Flexible travel based on business needs nationally and internationally

Preferred:

  • Experience in medical affairs and/or clinical R&D preferred
  • Therapeutic area experience in neurology/neuromuscular and immunology preferred 

Salary Range: $311,000 - $346,000 

Location: Annexon Biosciences is located in Brisbane, California and preference is given to candidates in the San Fransisco Bay Area. This position may be on-site or remote (within the US).

Benefits:

  • A stimulating and rewarding workplace includes flexible work schedules, remote opportunities and the ability to achieve a work-life balance.
  • Shuttle service from BART, CalTrain and the Ferry.
  • Annexon offers a competitive base salary and equity participation, employee stock purchase plan, as well as a comprehensive health benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending plans, as well as other benefits.

Annexon Biosciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.  We are committed to fostering an environment where ALL people are welcome and supported. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results. Creativity and innovation flourish in an environment of openness, inclusion, and mutual respect.

Staffing Agencies: Annexon Biosciences does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm that doesn’t have a signed agreement with Annexon Biosciences. Please do not send agency CVs/resumes through Annexon’s website or Annexon Employees.  Inquiries must be sent to talentacquisition@annexonbio.com.

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