Harrow Defunct
Associate Director, Medical Affairs
Harrow Defunct, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Associate Director, Medical Affairs
Harrow (Nasdaq: HROW) is a leading North American ophthalmic-focused pharmaceutical company. Harrow is an incredible entrepreneurial company where we celebrate the ability of every member of the Harrow Family to be the CEO of their job. Harrow's values have driven interest over the past decade in attracting high-performing professionals in a variety of disciplines. Members of our Harrow Family often express their pride in being a part of our commitment to (1) innovation, (2) patient access to affordable medicines, and (3) our track record of having never turned down an ophthalmologist doing mission work around the world providing free medicines in support of mission work aimed at giving or maintaining the gift of sight to those most in need. We encourage you to learn more about Harrow and its unique culture to see if you're the right person to help contribute as we build a truly exceptional company, one we are all so proud of! Harrow's ophthalmic pharmaceutical portfolio is one of the most comprehensive in the industry, including: An expanding Posterior Portfolio including IHEEZO and TRIESENCE A broad Dry Eye Disease product line, led by VEVYE and bolstered by well-known adjacent ocular surface disease products such as FLAREX and TOBRADEX ST A Specialty Anterior Segment product line, which includes various high-need and utility products such as ILEVRO , NEVANAC , and VERKAZIA Job Summary
The Associate Director of Medical Affairs will provide strategic and scientific expertise to support the company's portfolio and pipeline while playing a key role in the execution of Medical Affairs strategy and tactics. This individual serves as a subject matter expert for assigned products while maintaining expertise throughout the company's entire portfolio. They will be responsible for developing and executing medical plans, engaging with key opinion leaders (KOLs), supporting evidence generation, and ensuring the alignment of medical strategies with clinical and commercial objectives. The role requires a balance of scientific knowledge, strategic thinking, and the ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally. Core Responsibilities
Medical Strategy Work with medical leadership to develop and execute medical strategies to support Harrow's product portfolio/disease areas of interest, maintaining alignment with corporate objectives. Manage Competitive Intelligence reports, tracking clinical studies, publications, and editorials of products in relevant fields of interest for Harrow, providing regular updates and assessments to key internal stakeholders. Provide medical and scientific input into brand planning, lifecycle management, and clinical development activities. Serve as a scientific expert across cross-functional teams, ensuring consistent and accurate communication of data and messaging. Evidence Generation & Data Dissemination Develop high quality analysis of Investigator Initiated Study grant requests to ensure alignment with strategies, acceptable risk/benefit ratios, impact on current and future scientific landscape, and fair market budget assessments. Partner with Medical Communications and relevant internal and external colleagues to oversee dissemination of scientific data through publications, congress presentations, advisory boards, and symposia. Stakeholder Engagement Serve as reviewer in Medical/Regulatory/Legal panel for all assigned materials to ensure scientific accuracy, alignment with strategic messaging, and that materials are fair and balanced. Build and maintain strong relationships with KOLs, investigators, medical societies, centers of excellence, and other external experts in partnership with Field Medical. Represent the company at scientific congresses, advisory boards, and medical education events in partnership with Field Medical. Provide scientific and medical expertise to external stakeholders, ensuring timely and accurate information exchange in partnership with Field Medical. Manage Harrow Science's online and social media presence. Maintain compliance with all legal, regulatory, and ethical standards. Qualifications & Requirements
Terminal Degree MD/DO/OD/PhD/PharmD required. Extensive ophthalmic experience required. A minimum of 2 years of pharmaceutical industry experience in an internal strategic Medical Affairs role required. Experience working with broad product portfolios is highly preferred. Successful record of designing and executing clinical trials preferred. Experience in scientific presentations and medical writing preferred. Broad knowledge of product development, regulatory requirements, payer landscape, and life cycle management preferred. Proven ability and experience to develop and foster peer-to-peer, credible relationships with Medical Experts/decision makers. Working knowledge of the Healthcare System and of the research procedures as well as the ICH guidelines, GCP, and other ethical guidelines. Strong analytical skills, ability to interpret scientific/clinical literature. Proficient with MS Office applications. The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English required. Position Type
Remote Must live in United States. Travel
Up to 40% Some activities may call for early or late meetings and attendance at scientific meetings on holidays and weekends.
Harrow (Nasdaq: HROW) is a leading North American ophthalmic-focused pharmaceutical company. Harrow is an incredible entrepreneurial company where we celebrate the ability of every member of the Harrow Family to be the CEO of their job. Harrow's values have driven interest over the past decade in attracting high-performing professionals in a variety of disciplines. Members of our Harrow Family often express their pride in being a part of our commitment to (1) innovation, (2) patient access to affordable medicines, and (3) our track record of having never turned down an ophthalmologist doing mission work around the world providing free medicines in support of mission work aimed at giving or maintaining the gift of sight to those most in need. We encourage you to learn more about Harrow and its unique culture to see if you're the right person to help contribute as we build a truly exceptional company, one we are all so proud of! Harrow's ophthalmic pharmaceutical portfolio is one of the most comprehensive in the industry, including: An expanding Posterior Portfolio including IHEEZO and TRIESENCE A broad Dry Eye Disease product line, led by VEVYE and bolstered by well-known adjacent ocular surface disease products such as FLAREX and TOBRADEX ST A Specialty Anterior Segment product line, which includes various high-need and utility products such as ILEVRO , NEVANAC , and VERKAZIA Job Summary
The Associate Director of Medical Affairs will provide strategic and scientific expertise to support the company's portfolio and pipeline while playing a key role in the execution of Medical Affairs strategy and tactics. This individual serves as a subject matter expert for assigned products while maintaining expertise throughout the company's entire portfolio. They will be responsible for developing and executing medical plans, engaging with key opinion leaders (KOLs), supporting evidence generation, and ensuring the alignment of medical strategies with clinical and commercial objectives. The role requires a balance of scientific knowledge, strategic thinking, and the ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally. Core Responsibilities
Medical Strategy Work with medical leadership to develop and execute medical strategies to support Harrow's product portfolio/disease areas of interest, maintaining alignment with corporate objectives. Manage Competitive Intelligence reports, tracking clinical studies, publications, and editorials of products in relevant fields of interest for Harrow, providing regular updates and assessments to key internal stakeholders. Provide medical and scientific input into brand planning, lifecycle management, and clinical development activities. Serve as a scientific expert across cross-functional teams, ensuring consistent and accurate communication of data and messaging. Evidence Generation & Data Dissemination Develop high quality analysis of Investigator Initiated Study grant requests to ensure alignment with strategies, acceptable risk/benefit ratios, impact on current and future scientific landscape, and fair market budget assessments. Partner with Medical Communications and relevant internal and external colleagues to oversee dissemination of scientific data through publications, congress presentations, advisory boards, and symposia. Stakeholder Engagement Serve as reviewer in Medical/Regulatory/Legal panel for all assigned materials to ensure scientific accuracy, alignment with strategic messaging, and that materials are fair and balanced. Build and maintain strong relationships with KOLs, investigators, medical societies, centers of excellence, and other external experts in partnership with Field Medical. Represent the company at scientific congresses, advisory boards, and medical education events in partnership with Field Medical. Provide scientific and medical expertise to external stakeholders, ensuring timely and accurate information exchange in partnership with Field Medical. Manage Harrow Science's online and social media presence. Maintain compliance with all legal, regulatory, and ethical standards. Qualifications & Requirements
Terminal Degree MD/DO/OD/PhD/PharmD required. Extensive ophthalmic experience required. A minimum of 2 years of pharmaceutical industry experience in an internal strategic Medical Affairs role required. Experience working with broad product portfolios is highly preferred. Successful record of designing and executing clinical trials preferred. Experience in scientific presentations and medical writing preferred. Broad knowledge of product development, regulatory requirements, payer landscape, and life cycle management preferred. Proven ability and experience to develop and foster peer-to-peer, credible relationships with Medical Experts/decision makers. Working knowledge of the Healthcare System and of the research procedures as well as the ICH guidelines, GCP, and other ethical guidelines. Strong analytical skills, ability to interpret scientific/clinical literature. Proficient with MS Office applications. The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English required. Position Type
Remote Must live in United States. Travel
Up to 40% Some activities may call for early or late meetings and attendance at scientific meetings on holidays and weekends.