Executive Director Medical Affairs – Rare Disease

Medical Affairs      ·        Remote      ·       Full time

Please be aware that Acadia has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all employees.

The Senior Medical Director will lead the creation and implementation of the medical strategy for Rett Syndrome. This will be accomplished by working in close collaboration with colleagues in Commercial, Regulatory, Market Access, Clinical Development, Corporate Affairs, Patient Advocacy and other key cross functions. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide scientific and medical leadership, including the development of strategic plans, identifying specific unmet medical needs, and data gaps
• Establish appropriate strategic partnerships with centers of excellence, advocacy groups, and KOLs in areas of scientific interest
• Lead the design and execution of our medical plan and tactics including Real-World Evidence generation plans, working in close collaboration with other functional colleagues, including regulatory, commercial, and clinical development
• Involvement with key HCPs in the exchange of crucial information including Advisory Boards and presentations at national and international meetings
• Develop and maintain close professional relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and emerging scientific leaders in the community
• Assists in publication activities, including review and approval of abstracts and manuscripts, publication strategy development and collaboration with both internal and external authors as needed
• Share valuable insights in discussions with Development colleagues and ensure that MA (including HEOR) perspectives are provided and incorporated in Development plans.

Education/Experience/Skills:

The Senior Medical Director, Medical Affairs will have a M.D., D.O., or equivalent degree with work experience in the area rare disease and a minimum 10 years of dynamic experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry. Work experience in the area of rare disease is preferred.

Must possess:

• Strong strategic and execution abilities
• Ability to work closely with HCPs in the rare disease space and provide valuable scientific exchange specifically in Rett Disease including clinical research, patient and caregiver burden, disease landscape and payer value
• Demonstrates sophisticated problem-solving skills and the ability to manage more complex problems within TA or product teams.
• Experience managing people with situational leadership skills and ability to develop and retain talent
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including effective formal presentation skills
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and integrity, represent the company’s high ethics, moral behavior, and professionalism
• Demonstrated ability to uphold scientific credibility while being commercially supportive, communicating scientific results, and effectively responding to data queries from customers and/or consultants
• Knowledge of scientific methods, research design, and medical practices and procedures
• Ability to travel (frequent travel may be required)
• Strong digital literacy (Microsoft Office, etc.) and knowledge of database management (Veeva Vault, etc.)
• Employee must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in accordance with our policy and in order to meet any independent vaccination requirements that third parties such as conferences and clients may have.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, see, talk or hear in a standard office environment and independently of remote locations. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Employees must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in accordance with our policy and in order to meet any independent vaccination requirements that our clients and client facilities may have.

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What we offer you:

• Competitive base, bonus, new hire and ongoing equity packages
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) Plan with a fully vested company match 1:1 up to 5%
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 2-year purchase price lock-in
• 15+ vacation days
• 14 paid holidays plus one floating holiday of your choice, including office closure between December 24th and January 1st
• 10 days of paid sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition assistance

EEO Statement:

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications in the exact way they are described in job postings. We are committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and innovative company and we are looking for the BEST candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background or may meet the qualifications in a different way. We would strongly encourage you to apply – especially if the reason you are the best candidate isn’t exactly as we describe it here.

It is the policy of Acadia to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to considerations of race, including related to hairstyle, color, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, gender transition, country of origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, legally-protected medical condition or information, marital status, domestic partner status, family care status, military caregiver status, veteran or military status (including reserve status, National Guard status, and military service or obligation), status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, enrollment in a public assistance program, or any basis protected under federal, state or local law.

As an equal opportunity employer, Acadia is committed to a diverse workforce. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, you may request additional support if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Acadia’s career website due to your disability, along with any accommodations throughout the interview process. To request or inquire about your reasonable accommodation, please complete our Reasonable Accommodation Request Form or contact us at talentacquisition@acadia-pharm.com or 858-261-2923.

Please note that reasonable accommodations granted throughout the recruiting process are not guaranteed to be the same accommodation given if hired. A new request will need to be submitted for any ADA accommodations after starting employment.

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