Senior Medical Strategy Director
An innovative and visionary leader is sought to drive global medical strategy, integrating digital engagement, biomarker-led innovation, and academic collaborations to revolutionize patient and prescriber support in rare diseases.
About the Role
This senior leadership position reports directly to the Chief Medical Officer and requires an entrepreneurial and resilient leader with deep scientific expertise. Key responsibilities include defining and executing the global medical strategy, leading aligned execution of the medical plan across Santhera's own markets, and supporting international expansion and strategic partnerships through medical leadership.
Digital Innovation and Omnichannel Engagement
* Design and implement global omnichannel scientific engagement strategies for healthcare professionals using modular content and digital tools.
* Apply data analytics, CRM platforms, and AI-enabled solutions to personalize engagement and optimize channel delivery.
* Oversee digital transformation of HCP interaction including scientific exchange, education, and medical content delivery.
Data Generation and Scientific Communications
* Lead and oversee the development and execution of data generation plans, including Phase IV studies, real-world data, and investigator-initiated studies.
* Collaborate with Clinical Development to design post-marketing studies and biomarker-led strategies to better understand therapeutic response and patient subgroups.
* Drive strategic planning and delivery of strategically aligned scientific data to global congresses, publications, preceptorships.
MEDICAL AFFAIRS BUDGETING & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
* Lead the creation, management, and monitoring of the Medical Affairs budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources across global medical activities.
* Ensure alignment with corporate goals and maximize scientific and patient impact.
Required Qualifications and Experience
* Advanced degree in life sciences, medicine, or pharmacy (MD, PhD, or PharmD required).
* At least 10 years of experience in Medical Affairs within biotech/pharma, ideally in rare diseases.
* Demonstrated experience leading global medical plans, managing matrix teams, and delivering digital innovation in HCP engagement.
* Deep understanding of real-world data, Phase IV methodology, biomarkers, and statistical interpretation.
* Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to scale medical teams and build collaborative partnerships with development, commercial, and external stakeholders.
* High scientific rigor, excellent communication, and the drive to challenge convention and deliver sustainable value for patients.