Associate Manager, Medical Affairs

Summary

Join Harrow, a leading North American ophthalmic-focused pharmaceutical company, as a Medical Affairs (Associate) Manager. You will assist in developing and executing medical strategies, manage medical and scientific communications, and support clinical data generation initiatives. This role demands close collaboration with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with medical and regulatory standards. Responsibilities include developing and implementing medical affairs strategies, executing publication and congress plans, supporting publication planning and medical writing, and establishing relationships with the medical community. You will also partner with cross-functional teams, ensure compliant material preparation, create scientific content, lead medical education initiatives, and provide medical expertise. The position requires an advanced degree in health sciences and at least 2 years of Medical Affairs experience within the pharmaceutical industry, with ophthalmic experience being mandatory. Remote work is available for US residents.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (Master, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent) in health sciences, medical sciences, or a related discipline
• 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
• Broad knowledge of clinical trials and related guidelines and regulations
• 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

Responsibilities

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

Preferred Qualifications

• A terminal degree is a plus
• 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 product development, regulatory requirements, payer landscape, and lifecycle management preferred

Benefits

Remote – Must live in United States