Rezolute, Inc.
Director of Medical & Patient Affairs Operations
Rezolute, Inc., Redwood City, California, United States, 94061
Director of Medical & Patient Affairs Operations
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Rezolute, Inc. Rezolute is a late-stage rare disease company focused on significantly improving outcomes for individuals with hypoglycemia caused by hyperinsulinism (HI). Our antibody therapy, RZ358 (ersodetug), is designed to treat all forms of HI and has shown substantial benefit in clinical trials and real-world use for the treatment of congenital hyperinsulinism (cHI) and tumor hyperinsulinism (tumor HI).
The Director of Medical & Patient Affairs Operations will play a pivotal role in working alongside the Vice President of Medical & Patient Affairs to shape and execute the medical and product launch strategy for Rezolute’s rare disease portfolio. This role will assist in developing and implementing medical and patient affairs strategies, working cross functionally to oversee projects in medical communications, engagement with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and other key healthcare professionals (HCPs). This role requires a balance of strategic thinking and operational execution, with an emphasis on project management and cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder communication, both internally and externally. This role will be integral to operationalizing critical components of the medical affairs department to ensure a successful product launch and sustained post-launch support.
Key Responsibilities
Planning and Leadership
Provide insights into the development and implementation of the medical and patient affairs strategy to support the successful launch of rare disease products Collaborate cross-functionally with clinical, commercial, and regulatory teams to ensure alignment on pre- and post-launch activities. Partner with senior leaders to develop and execute the Medical Affairs strategy in alignment with organizational objectives.
Governance And Operational Excellence
Drive operational efficiency by streamlining processes, workflows, and systems within Medical & Patient Affairs. Enhance and oversee metrics and KPIs to track performance, ensuring continuous improvement. Develop and maintain governance frameworks to support compliance, quality, and risk management. Support the Medical Affairs system and technology roadmap to support business objectives of Medical Affairs Support the assessment of future technologies for the department and helps direct departmental implementation of new technologies Partner with IT to ensure project goals are in line with global business plans of action and project plans are tracked. Partner with Finance to ensure international projects are managed with fiscal discipline and track to budget. MSL field team effectiveness: Enhance and oversee metrics and KPIs to track performance, ensuring continuous improvement.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Serve as a key liaison between Medical & Patient Affairs and other functions (Commercial, Development, Manufacturing, etc.) to ensure alignment and coordination. Facilitate effective communication and information sharing to drive seamless execution of medical strategies. Share in oversight of the development and dissemination of scientifically accurate and compliant medical content, including publications, slide decks, and digital assets. Ensure alignment of medical communications with the company's broader scientific and clinical objectives Collate actionable MSL field insights to inform medical and commercial strategies. Help guide the creation of medical education and training materials for internal and external stakeholders.
Program And Project Management
Oversee the implementation of strategic initiatives, ensuring delivery on time and within scope. Manage cross-functional project teams to execute high-impact projects that support Medical and Patient Affairs priorities. Create dashboards and reporting systems to track the progress of key initiatives. Liaison with external vendors and agencies supporting medical communications and publications. Co-develop performance metrics and provide coaching to optimize MSL impact on scientific exchange and KOL engagement.
Key Opinion Leader (KOL) Engagement
Develop and maintain strong relationships with global, national, and regional KOLs in the rare disease space. Facilitate scientific exchange and education to advance understanding of the company’s products and therapeutic areas. Identify and collaborate with external experts for advisory boards, symposia, and scientific meetings.
Qualifications
Minimum of 7 years of experience in medical affairs leadership within the biopharmaceutical industry, preferably in rare diseases with a minimum of a BS degree in life science, advanced degrees (MS, PhD, MBA) are preferred Proven leadership experience in medical and patient affairs with successful product launches, with experience in medial and patient affairs operations including medical communication, and KOL engagement. Strong leadership and project management experience, Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams. Deep understanding of rare disease therapeutic areas and related regulatory requirements. Experience in designing and executing advisory boards, symposia, or investigator-initiated studies. Familiarity with health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) to support value messaging in rare diseases. Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with external stakeholders, including patient advocacy groups.
Rezolute (RZLT) currently anticipates the base salary for the Director of Medical & Patient Affairs Operations role could range from
$235,000 to $260,000
and will depend, in part, on the successful candidate’s geographical location and their qualifications for the role, including education and experience. This position will also be eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan (depending, in part, on company and individual performance and at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis). The compensation described above is subject to change and could be higher or lower than the range described based on current market survey data and the qualifications, education, experience and geographical location of the selected candidate. Rezolute offers competitive compensation, stock options and a rich benefits package.
Qualifying employees are eligible to participate in benefit programs such as:
Health Insurance (Medical / Dental / Vision) Disability, Life & Long-Term Care Insurance Holiday Pay Tracking Free Vacation Program 401(k) Plan Match Educational Assistance Benefit Fitness Center Reimbursement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Seniority level
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Director of Medical & Patient Affairs Operations
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Rezolute, Inc. Director of Medical & Patient Affairs Operations
1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Director of Medical & Patient Affairs Operations
role at
Rezolute, Inc. Rezolute is a late-stage rare disease company focused on significantly improving outcomes for individuals with hypoglycemia caused by hyperinsulinism (HI). Our antibody therapy, RZ358 (ersodetug), is designed to treat all forms of HI and has shown substantial benefit in clinical trials and real-world use for the treatment of congenital hyperinsulinism (cHI) and tumor hyperinsulinism (tumor HI).
The Director of Medical & Patient Affairs Operations will play a pivotal role in working alongside the Vice President of Medical & Patient Affairs to shape and execute the medical and product launch strategy for Rezolute’s rare disease portfolio. This role will assist in developing and implementing medical and patient affairs strategies, working cross functionally to oversee projects in medical communications, engagement with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and other key healthcare professionals (HCPs). This role requires a balance of strategic thinking and operational execution, with an emphasis on project management and cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder communication, both internally and externally. This role will be integral to operationalizing critical components of the medical affairs department to ensure a successful product launch and sustained post-launch support.
Key Responsibilities
Planning and Leadership
Provide insights into the development and implementation of the medical and patient affairs strategy to support the successful launch of rare disease products Collaborate cross-functionally with clinical, commercial, and regulatory teams to ensure alignment on pre- and post-launch activities. Partner with senior leaders to develop and execute the Medical Affairs strategy in alignment with organizational objectives.
Governance And Operational Excellence
Drive operational efficiency by streamlining processes, workflows, and systems within Medical & Patient Affairs. Enhance and oversee metrics and KPIs to track performance, ensuring continuous improvement. Develop and maintain governance frameworks to support compliance, quality, and risk management. Support the Medical Affairs system and technology roadmap to support business objectives of Medical Affairs Support the assessment of future technologies for the department and helps direct departmental implementation of new technologies Partner with IT to ensure project goals are in line with global business plans of action and project plans are tracked. Partner with Finance to ensure international projects are managed with fiscal discipline and track to budget. MSL field team effectiveness: Enhance and oversee metrics and KPIs to track performance, ensuring continuous improvement.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Serve as a key liaison between Medical & Patient Affairs and other functions (Commercial, Development, Manufacturing, etc.) to ensure alignment and coordination. Facilitate effective communication and information sharing to drive seamless execution of medical strategies. Share in oversight of the development and dissemination of scientifically accurate and compliant medical content, including publications, slide decks, and digital assets. Ensure alignment of medical communications with the company's broader scientific and clinical objectives Collate actionable MSL field insights to inform medical and commercial strategies. Help guide the creation of medical education and training materials for internal and external stakeholders.
Program And Project Management
Oversee the implementation of strategic initiatives, ensuring delivery on time and within scope. Manage cross-functional project teams to execute high-impact projects that support Medical and Patient Affairs priorities. Create dashboards and reporting systems to track the progress of key initiatives. Liaison with external vendors and agencies supporting medical communications and publications. Co-develop performance metrics and provide coaching to optimize MSL impact on scientific exchange and KOL engagement.
Key Opinion Leader (KOL) Engagement
Develop and maintain strong relationships with global, national, and regional KOLs in the rare disease space. Facilitate scientific exchange and education to advance understanding of the company’s products and therapeutic areas. Identify and collaborate with external experts for advisory boards, symposia, and scientific meetings.
Qualifications
Minimum of 7 years of experience in medical affairs leadership within the biopharmaceutical industry, preferably in rare diseases with a minimum of a BS degree in life science, advanced degrees (MS, PhD, MBA) are preferred Proven leadership experience in medical and patient affairs with successful product launches, with experience in medial and patient affairs operations including medical communication, and KOL engagement. Strong leadership and project management experience, Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams. Deep understanding of rare disease therapeutic areas and related regulatory requirements. Experience in designing and executing advisory boards, symposia, or investigator-initiated studies. Familiarity with health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) to support value messaging in rare diseases. Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with external stakeholders, including patient advocacy groups.
Rezolute (RZLT) currently anticipates the base salary for the Director of Medical & Patient Affairs Operations role could range from
$235,000 to $260,000
and will depend, in part, on the successful candidate’s geographical location and their qualifications for the role, including education and experience. This position will also be eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan (depending, in part, on company and individual performance and at the Company’s discretion on an individual basis). The compensation described above is subject to change and could be higher or lower than the range described based on current market survey data and the qualifications, education, experience and geographical location of the selected candidate. Rezolute offers competitive compensation, stock options and a rich benefits package.
Qualifying employees are eligible to participate in benefit programs such as:
Health Insurance (Medical / Dental / Vision) Disability, Life & Long-Term Care Insurance Holiday Pay Tracking Free Vacation Program 401(k) Plan Match Educational Assistance Benefit Fitness Center Reimbursement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Seniority level
Seniority level Director Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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Oakland, CA $204,000.00-$289,000.00 3 weeks ago Medical Director/Sr. Medical Director - Diabetes
San Mateo County, CA $150.00-$175.00 2 weeks ago Assistant Director, Scientific Medical Affairs
San Francisco, CA $137,500.00-$261,000.00 5 days ago Sr. Director-Clinical Development-Oncology
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South San Francisco, CA $234,000.00-$444,000.00 2 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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