This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Associate Director, Medical & Scientific Affairs – Neurological Disease based in United States.
This is a senior medical affairs leadership role focused on advancing scientific strategy in neurological disease diagnostics and research. The position plays a key part in shaping integrated evidence generation plans and translating scientific insights into impactful clinical and commercial strategies. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional global teams, including clinical development, R&D, commercial, and market access functions. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution across medical planning, study design, and external scientific engagement. You will contribute to the development of patient-centric disease understanding and evidence frameworks that support innovation and product advancement. Operating in a global, matrixed environment, the role offers high visibility and direct influence on scientific direction and launch success. It is well suited for a senior medical affairs expert who thrives at the intersection of science, strategy, and execution.
Accountabilities
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Associate Director, Medical & Scientific Affairs – Neurological Disease based in the United States.
This is a senior medical affairs role shaping global strategy in the neurological disease space, with direct influence on evidence generation and scientific positioning.
You will translate clinical insights into actionable medical strategies that guide product development, market access, and launch excellence.
The role sits at the intersection of science, clinical development, and commercial strategy within a fast-moving diagnostics environment.
You will collaborate closely with global franchise teams, key opinion leaders, and internal cross-functional stakeholders.
A strong focus is placed on integrated evidence planning, study strategy execution, and scientific communications.
The position also plays a key role in advancing research partnerships and strengthening external scientific engagement worldwide.
This is a highly visible, impact-driven role with both strategic leadership and hands-on execution responsibilities.
Accountabilities
- Lead integrated medical planning by performing gap analyses and identifying opportunities within Integrated Evidence Plans, driving initiatives through structured workshops and cross-functional collaboration.
- Develop disease area frameworks, including patient journey mapping and study strategies, while ensuring alignment across global medical, clinical, and commercial teams.
- Oversee evidence generation activities, including study funnel development, budgeting, execution planning, and coordination with clinical operations and external partners.
- Translate scientific and clinical insights from key opinion leaders into actionable recommendations for product development and medical strategy refinement.
- Drive scientific communication strategy by forecasting publications, abstracts, and posters, and ensuring effective dissemination of study outcomes.
- Contribute to medical input for product strategy, launches, market access activities, and the development of scientific advisory boards.
- Author and support medical grants and represent the organization at scientific meetings, investigator meetings, and external stakeholder engagements.
Requirements
- Advanced scientific or medical degree required (MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent) with 14+ years of relevant experience in medical affairs, clinical research, or related fields.
- Strong understanding of clinical trial methodology, regulatory requirements, and protocol design within pharmaceutical, biotech, or diagnostics environments.
- Proven ability to operate in global, cross-functional teams spanning R&D, clinical operations, regulatory, commercial, and statistics functions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to scientific and medical audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to engage with external stakeholders including key opinion leaders and clinical research partners.
- Strong strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution in evidence generation and medical strategy development.
- Willingness and ability to travel 20–25% domestically and internationally.
Benefits
- Competitive annual salary range: $190,000 – $230,000, plus bonus/incentive eligibility.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement (401k) plans.
- Paid time off and additional programs supporting work-life balance.
- Fully remote flexibility for eligible candidates within the United States.
- Opportunity to work in a high-impact, global scientific environment focused on neurological disease innovation.
- Access to continuous improvement systems and structured professional development opportunities.
- Inclusive and collaborative culture that values scientific excellence and diverse perspectives.
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