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Director Medical Affairs

Arcutis BiotherapeuticsUnited StatesOnsite

The
Medical Director, Medical Affairs will be responsible for the leading Medical Information and execution of medical affairs activities aligned to the medical strategy including, but not limited to, collaborative research, leading strategic medical initiatives, case report support, publications, medical communications, and medical review of promotional and non-promotional materials.  They will develop and manage timelines to support efficient planning and tracking of collaborative research, integration of newly published literature and data into medical materials and establish strong partnerships with medical thought leaders, investigators, authors, and internal cross-functional stakeholders.

  She/he will work closely with key stakeholders to ensure expert input and overall quality of communications, including, but not limited to manuscripts, abstracts, congress posters/presentations, scientific platforms, medical science liaison presentations, medical information documents.  

Roles & Responsibilities


  • Execute on strategic Medical Affairs initiatives in support of department priorities as assigned by management including collaborative research, leading strategic medical initiatives, publication support, and medical/scientific content development. 
  • Contribute to publication planning efforts including integration of medical strategic initiatives into the overall publication plan
  • Oversee Medical Information Call Center and collaborate with internal cross-functional stakeholders including Safety, Quality, and others to ensure efficient operations and clear/accurate communication internally and externally
  • Develop standard response documents, responses to frequently asked questions, and medical science liaison presentations
  • As needed to support the internal team, conduct medical accuracy and context review of promotional and non-promotional materials via the Medical and Promotional Review Committee processes
  • Provide therapeutic area expertise and medical to cross-functional partners (Marketing, Sales, Market Access, etc.)
  • Collaborate on material development to support payer communication needs (i.e. Compendia, dossier, presentations, etc.) 
  • Develop and maintain SOPs and guidance documents for related activities
  • Adhere to all company policies and procedures as well as all prevailing rules, laws and regulations relevant to the conduct of job duties and responsibilities

  • Education & Licenses and Experience


    Advanced degree in biomedical sciences required (i.e., PhD, PharmD, MS) and 7 years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in the area of chronic inflammatory skin diseases such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis is preferred.

    Competencies & Skills


    • Excellent strategic planning, organizational, and communication skills
    • Ability to assess complex scientific data and interpret in the context of implications and opportunities for medical strategy and commercial opportunities
    • Ability to analyze complex issues to develop relevant and realistic plans, programs and recommendations
    • Excellent verbal and written skills, allowing for open and effective dialogue
    • Ability to influence without authority, lead change and manage resistance to change
    • Understand the importance of meeting corporate goals
    • Experience with pre-launch, launch, and post-launch activities
    • Knowledge of the drug development process; strong understanding of technical, business, and regulatory issues
    • Ability to recognize and cultivate appropriate collaborative opportunities with key internal stakeholders and external partners
    • Strong presentation and teaching skills
    • Proven skills to manage external staff and agencies
    • Strong conflict resolution skills, solutions oriented
    • Strong interpersonal skills
    • Ability to learn and convey clinical and non-clinical technical information effectively
    • Ability to work independently and function in a rapid paced, high pressure environment

    Why Join Us? 


    Arcutis is a pioneering medical dermatology company dedicated to revolutionizing the treatment of serious skin diseases and our pipeline is one of the more robust and exciting in the industry. Our vision is to revitalize the standard of care for dermatological diseases and conditions through novel therapies that simplify disease management for physicians and patients. We are focused on filling the innovation gap in medical dermatology drug development by applying our deep clinical, product development and commercial expertise in dermatology to develop best-in-class therapies against biologically validated targets.

    Arcutis is uniquely positioned to become the preeminent innovation-driven medical dermatology company, and we are looking for top talent to join our team. We are nimble, collaborative, and passionate about achieving our mission!All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.California Employee/Applicant Privacy Notice 205000.00 To 215000.00 (USD) Annually

    Life at Arcutis Biotherapeutics

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