Description
Why join Cardurion Pharma?
At Cardurion, we are advancing the understanding of the cellular mechanisms that regulate heart function and are developing new treatments to address cardiovascular disease. Our programs seek to modulate signaling pathways that regulate heart cell function to reverse the pathophysiological mechanisms that drive cardiovascular disease. We invite you to explore our site to learn more about our Company and how we are advancing the promise of cardiovascular signaling pathways science to improve health and impact lives around the world.
The Role
Cardurion is seeking a highly skilled and experienced biopharma health professional to take on a pivotal leadership position within our organization. This individual will be responsible for spearheading the development and execution of comprehensive medical affairs strategies for our development assets. The role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams and strategic partnerships to ensure the successful advancement of our pipeline.
Here’s What You’ll Do
- Provide scientific and medical leadership, including development of strategic medical and publication plans, identifying specific unmet medical needs, and data gaps.
- Establish appropriate strategic partnerships with centers of excellence, advocacy groups and KOLs in areas of scientific interest.
- Lead the design and execution of the medical affairs plan, working in close collaboration with other functional colleagues, including clinical development, clinical operations, regulatory, legal, finance, and compliance.
- Develop and manage medical affairs budget.
- Provide medical expertise and editorial support in development and execution of data dissemination for clinical and non-clinical studies at conferences and in medical journals.
- Develop and maintain close professional relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and emerging scientific leaders in the community.
- Assists in publication activities, including review and approval of abstracts and manuscripts, publication strategy development and collaboration with both internal and external authors.
- Partner with Clinical Development /Operations to bring patient insights into the development process and to support clinical trial programs
- Establish the Grants and Sponsorship program, including development of policies & procedures
- Fosters clear understanding of all congress opportunities and deadlines for disease areas related to assets in development.
- Contribute to advisory board and KOL strategy.
- Provide oversight of Pharmacovigilance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Here’s What We’ll Bring To The Table
- Highly competitive package with healthcare coverage including medical, dental and vision
- Fully funded Healthcare Savings Account for high-deductible PPO Plan
- 4 weeks paid time off annually
- 10 company paid holidays and year-end shut down
- 401k (traditional and Roth offered) with company match
- A suite of Cardurion paid insurance coverage, including life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
- Flexible spending accounts for dependent care expenses
Our Mission:
Translate our world-class expertise in cardiovascular signaling pathways into groundbreaking therapeutics for patients.
Cardurion is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Cardurion will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
Requirements
Here’s What You’ll Bring to the Table:
Qualifications
- MD, DO, PharmD, or equivalent degree required
- Nine+ years of experience in medical affairs in pharma, biotech, and/or CRO
- Fellowship training in cardiology or related subspecialty preferred, and additional clinical practice is preferred
- Evidence of strong data analysis, medical writing and presentation skills required
- Knowledge of scientific methods, research design and medical practices and procedures.
- Strong working knowledge of global clinical trial regulations and best practices
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (estimated ~ 10%)
Skills
- Strong team facilitation and collaboration skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Comfortable presenting to internal and broad external audiences
- Effectively anticipates challenges and proactively addresses them
- Can manage and prioritize multiple activities
- Works well in a highly matrixed environment as would be expected in a biotech company
- Can influence peers and external partners very effectively
- Has a “Roll up your sleeves” and “Can do” mentality
