SVP, Medical Affairs
$389,454–$511,158 year
On-siteBridgewater, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Define and execute the Medical Affairs vision, strategy, and operating model across CARVYKTI and the broader pipeline. Provide enterprise leadership for lifecycle management, evidence generation, scientific communications, medical launch excellence, and external medical engagement. Partner with R&D, Commercial, Regulatory, Safety, Market Access, and Clinical Development to shape product strategy and maximize portfolio value. Serve as the senior scientific leader and external ambassador, building relationships with key opinion leaders, academic institutions, and patient advocacy groups. Lead the global evidence-generation and publication strategy while developing organizational capabilities across Medical Strategy, Field Medical, and Medical Operations. Build and lead a high-performing Medical Affairs organization, establish talent and succession strategies, and drive transformation initiatives including digital innovation and advanced analytics. Operate as an enterprise leader with a global mindset, influencing company strategy through scientific leadership and medical insights.
Required Qualifications
- MD (preferred), PharmD, PhD, or equivalent advanced scientific degree
- 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, or related biopharmaceutical leadership roles
- Significant leadership experience in oncology, hematology, cell therapy, or specialty biopharmaceuticals
- Responsibility for global Medical Affairs organizations spanning field medical, scientific communications, publications, evidence generation, and external engagement
- Demonstrated success shaping treatment landscapes, supporting product launches and lifecycle management, building high-performing organizations, and developing capabilities to support current and future portfolio growth
- Experience working effectively across complex global partnerships, matrix organizations, and cross-functional leadership teams
- Deep understanding of pharmaceutical development and Medical Affairs
- Experience across multiple functions such as Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Commercial, Safety, Translational Development, or Market Access
- Strong scientific credibility with expertise in medical strategy, evidence generation, scientific communications, external stakeholder engagement, and product lifecycle management
- Proven ability to influence senior executives, drive alignment across complex stakeholder groups, and lead organizational transformation and capability-building initiatives
- Exceptional communication, leadership, negotiation, change management, and collaboration skills
- Demonstrated ability to deliver results across global, matrixed environments
- Strong business acumen, analytical capability, and ability to translate clinical and scientific insights into impactful medical and business strategies
- Applicant must be authorized to work in the United States
- Employment eligibility will be verified through E-Verify
Desired Qualifications
- Board certification and oncology/hematology experience
- Prior experience supporting NDA/BLA submissions, launches, and post-launch lifecycle strategies
- Established relationships within the oncology and hematology community, particularly multiple myeloma and/or cellular therapy
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