Alexion Pharmaceuticals
Associate Medical Director, Nephrology, Medical Affairs
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Overview
Location: Boston, 3 days per week in office
This is what you will do:
The Associate Medical Director will support the Medical Directors and Executive Director of US Medical Affairs in strategic planning, tactical execution, and leadership activities for Alexion's Hematology & Nephrology Therapeutic Area for marketed products and assets in late-stage development for the treatment of rare renal disorders.
Activities include but are not limited to content development, advisory boards, publications, congresses, thought leader development and scientific exchange, launch activities, medical education programs and evidence generation.
You will be responsible for:
Working with US Medical Directors, as well as with members of the cross-functional US Hematology & Nephrology Team, to plan and execute the annual US Medical Strategic and Tactical Plan focusing on rare renal disorders
Managing development of content and resources for scientific exchange, medical education programs, training, and congress activities aligned to US Medical strategy
Supporting Medical Advisory Boards and insight generation activities to inform ongoing strategic and tactical needs in evolving treatment landscape
Assisting US publication activities to support US strategy, in alignment with Global
Managing congress strategy and execution for assigned rare renal disorders
Assisting with evidence generation activities such as company-sponsored, investigator-initiated studies, and scientific collaborations
Partnering with internal cross-functional stakeholders - clinical development, commercial, marketing, HEOR, external scientific engagement and patient advocacy in the US and global
Strengthen external stakeholder engagement by building and maintaining KOL relationships
Demonstrating effective team communication and collaboration, documentation of Medical Affairs activities through appropriate reporting systems, execution through appropriate processes, and budget and vendor management
You will need to have:
Minimum 4 years of Industry experience with 2+ years in Medical Affairs preferred
Established proficiency to liaise with KOLs and HCPs to innovate and challenge the status quo, while implementing Medical Affairs tools to improve patient care and outcomes
Demonstrated proficiency to lead and support successfully cross-functional teams in an evolving competitive landscape
Established ability to work with KOLs and HCPs to innovate and challenge the challenge the status quo, while implementing Medical Affairs tools to improve patient care and outcomes
Proven critical thinking capabilities, analytical skills, proactive approach, and ability to develop effective medical strategy
Excellent written and verbal communication and strong presentation skills
Adaptability and agility in a dynamic environment with proven ability to work effectively on teams as well as independently
MD, DO, PhD, PharmD or life-sciences degree with relevant clinical/industry experience is required
This is an office-based role. The successful candidate must reside in the Boston area or be willing to relocate to Boston
This role may require travel (10-15%)
The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.
We would prefer for you to have:
Nephrology, internal medicine, transplantation medicine or immunology training, research, or industry background
Rare disease experience, but not required
Product launch and lifecycle management experience
Knowledge of clinical development process and US regulatory landscape
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Date Posted
05-Sept-2025
Closing Date
18-Sept-2025
Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
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This is what you will do:
The Associate Medical Director will support the Medical Directors and Executive Director of US Medical Affairs in strategic planning, tactical execution, and leadership activities for Alexion's Hematology & Nephrology Therapeutic Area for marketed products and assets in late-stage development for the treatment of rare renal disorders.
Activities include but are not limited to content development, advisory boards, publications, congresses, thought leader development and scientific exchange, launch activities, medical education programs and evidence generation.
You will be responsible for:
Working with US Medical Directors, as well as with members of the cross-functional US Hematology & Nephrology Team, to plan and execute the annual US Medical Strategic and Tactical Plan focusing on rare renal disorders
Managing development of content and resources for scientific exchange, medical education programs, training, and congress activities aligned to US Medical strategy
Supporting Medical Advisory Boards and insight generation activities to inform ongoing strategic and tactical needs in evolving treatment landscape
Assisting US publication activities to support US strategy, in alignment with Global
Managing congress strategy and execution for assigned rare renal disorders
Assisting with evidence generation activities such as company-sponsored, investigator-initiated studies, and scientific collaborations
Partnering with internal cross-functional stakeholders - clinical development, commercial, marketing, HEOR, external scientific engagement and patient advocacy in the US and global
Strengthen external stakeholder engagement by building and maintaining KOL relationships
Demonstrating effective team communication and collaboration, documentation of Medical Affairs activities through appropriate reporting systems, execution through appropriate processes, and budget and vendor management
You will need to have:
Minimum 4 years of Industry experience with 2+ years in Medical Affairs preferred
Established proficiency to liaise with KOLs and HCPs to innovate and challenge the status quo, while implementing Medical Affairs tools to improve patient care and outcomes
Demonstrated proficiency to lead and support successfully cross-functional teams in an evolving competitive landscape
Established ability to work with KOLs and HCPs to innovate and challenge the challenge the status quo, while implementing Medical Affairs tools to improve patient care and outcomes
Proven critical thinking capabilities, analytical skills, proactive approach, and ability to develop effective medical strategy
Excellent written and verbal communication and strong presentation skills
Adaptability and agility in a dynamic environment with proven ability to work effectively on teams as well as independently
MD, DO, PhD, PharmD or life-sciences degree with relevant clinical/industry experience is required
This is an office-based role. The successful candidate must reside in the Boston area or be willing to relocate to Boston
This role may require travel (10-15%)
The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.
We would prefer for you to have:
Nephrology, internal medicine, transplantation medicine or immunology training, research, or industry background
Rare disease experience, but not required
Product launch and lifecycle management experience
Knowledge of clinical development process and US regulatory landscape
#LI-hybrid
Date Posted
05-Sept-2025
Closing Date
18-Sept-2025
Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
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