Medical Director, CNS Franchise

Woburn, MA

Azurity Pharmaceuticals is a privately held, specialty pharmaceutical company that focuses on innovative products that meet the needs of underserved patients. As an industry leader in providing unique, accessible, and high-quality medications, Azurity leverages its integrated capabilities and vast partner network to continually expand its broad commercial product portfolio and robust late-stage pipeline. The company’s patient-centric products span the cardiovascular, neurology, endocrinology, gastro-intestinal, institutional, and orphan markets, and have benefited millions of patients. For more information, visit www.azurity.com.

Azurity Pharmaceuticals is proud to be an inclusive workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Azurity's success is attributable to our incredibly talented, dedicated team that focuses on benefiting the lives of patients by bringing the best science and commitment to quality into everything that we do. We seek highly motivated individuals with the dedication, integrity, and creative spirit needed to thrive in our organization.

About the Role

We seek highly motivated individuals with the dedication, integrity, and a creative spirit needed to thrive in our organization. Working at Azurity offers a unique opportunity that combines the fast pace and growth opportunities of a global company with intellectual rigor and creativity. 

As part of the Medical Affairs team, the Medical Director Strategist is responsible for providing medical input throughout the product life cycle process in close collaboration with the Franchise Portfolio Management (FPM) and Commercial teams. The Medical Director Strategist will lead the development of the global medical strategy for assets across Azurity’s portfolio, including evidence generation needs, publication plans, and stakeholder engagement planning. This position reports to the Vice President, Medical Affairs. 

 Key Responsibilities

  • Provide medical input throughout the product life cycle management (PLM) process, in close collaboration with the FPMs and Commercial teams 
  • Lead development of Medical Affairs global strategic and tactical plans across all stages of a product’s lifecycle and across multiple therapeutic areas 
  • Identify evidence generation needs early in the product lifecycle to support regulatory requirements for drug approval, clinical differentiation and market access discussions (e.g., RWE, HEOR studies) 
  • Oversee post-marketing commitments to maintain product relevance and compliance 
  • Lead Medical budget planning to ensure the appropriate level of investment to support launch success 
  • Shape products’ scientific narrative to ensure initial market priming and products' share of voice (e.g., scientific platform, key messages) 
  • Lead global Advisory Board meetings to inform and validate medical strategy and key scientific messages for prodcuts 
  • Work closely with Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) to gather and synthesize insights from healthcare professionals and market data to inform lifecycle decisions 
  • Collaborate with all functional areas of global Medical Affairs organization to ensure successful execution of tactical plans/Medical activities 
  • Ensure scientific excellence throughout the product lifecycle, from early development through launch, maturity, and eventual sunset 
  • Manage vendors involved with key projects, including project timelines and budgets. 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Doctoral-level qualification (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO) required. 
  • 10+ years of Medical Affairs in the pharmaceutical of biotech industry 
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and strategic thinking skills 
  • Proven ability to communicate and present effectively to senior leaders and cross-functional teams 
  • Demonstrated success in lifecycle management and cross-functional leadership 
  • Strong understanding of clinical research, regulatory frameworks, and healthcare market dynamics 
  • Ability to understand and interpret medical data, with general knowledge of statistical concepts and techniques 
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication (verbal, written, presentation) skills with flawless attention to detail 
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment 
  • Travel up to 25% 

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