Associate Manager, Medical Affairs

Job Summary

 The Medical Affairs (Associate) Manager is responsible for assisting in the development and execution of medical strategies, managing medical and scientific communications, and supporting clinical data generation initiatives. The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, and Sales, to ensure alignment and compliance with medical and regulatory standards.

Core Responsibilities

1. Assist in developing and implementing medical affairs strategies aligned with organizational goals and product lifecycle management.
2. Execute a strategic publication and congress plan; collaborate with internal colleagues to develop key messages on unmet needs, mechanism of action, target product profile, among other critical topics.
3. Support publication planning, medical writing, medical advisory boards, educational programs, conferences, and responding to requests for medical information.
4. Establish professional relationships with the medical community and facilitate scientific knowledge exchange with global and regional Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).
5. Partner with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, patient advocacy, clinical, regulatory, legal, and market access, to develop and execute strategic plans.
6. Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant preparation and review of promotional and educational materials.
7. Create scientific and medical content, including publications, abstracts, posters, and presentations for medical congresses.
8. Lead medical education initiatives such as advisory boards, symposiums, and training sessions for internal teams and external stakeholders.
9. Provide medical and scientific expertise in response to healthcare professionals' inquiries.
10. Collaborate closely with Clinical Affairs to design, plan, and execute clinical studies and real-world evidence projects.
11. Evaluate emerging clinical data, competitor activities, and industry trends to inform strategic decision-making and competitive positioning.
12. Foster an environment of compliance and integrity by managing and adhering to all company policies and Legal and Regulatory guidelines.
13. Support product launch readiness activities and lifecycle management from a medical affairs perspective.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Advanced degree (Master, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent) in health sciences, medical sciences, or a related discipline. A terminal degree is a plus.
• A minimum of 2 years of working experience in Medical Affairs within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device industry.
• Ophthalmic experience required.
• Proven experience in scientific communications, publication planning, and KOL management.
• Experience in scientific presentations and medical writing preferred.
• Experience in promotional review committees preferred.
• Experience in drafting medical information requests preferred.
• Experience in content creation, slide decks, and materials creation.
• Broad knowledge of clinical trials and related guidelines and regulations.
• Broad knowledge of product development, regulatory requirements, payer landscape, and lifecycle management preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret scientific and clinical literature.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Fluent reading, writing, understanding, and communication skills in English.
• Ability to communicate effectively for travel purposes, with 10% travel requirement.

Position Type

• Remote – Must live in United States.

Travel

• Up to 10%