Global Hcm Therapeutic Lead

Summary

Join Cytokinetics as the Global Lead, HCM, Medical Affairs, playing a pivotal role in the launch and lifecycle management of aficamten, a key drug in the hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) franchise. Collaborate extensively with internal and external stakeholders, including the Commercial and Clinical departments, key opinion leaders, and academic institutions. Responsibilities encompass strategic planning, medical guidance, publication strategy, and external representation at scientific meetings and advisory boards. This leadership position requires a strong medical background, extensive experience in medical affairs, and proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team. The successful candidate will be a subject matter expert in cardiology and HCM, contributing significantly to the advancement of Cytokinetics' HCM portfolio.

Requirements

• MD/DO (cardiovascular and HCM training and clinical research and/or Medical Affairs experience preferred, board certification/eligibility desirable) with 8+ years of related experience
• Medical Affairs experience with medicine approvals and peri-launch activities
• Proven ability to work independently and as a member of an integrated, interdisciplinary team in carrying out assigned responsibilities
• Must be analytical and articulate in both oral and writing skills, possess excellent presentation skills, with a demonstrated ability to communicate well with others at varying professional levels
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (~30% of the time)

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Global Medical Affairs lead for the launch of aficamten, including development of strategic vision, execution of medical launch activities, and education of HCPs
• Lead and manage day‐to‐day clinical and medical guidance while working closely on joint projects with other members of the Medical Affairs team and other departments within Cytokinetics and our business partners. Projects may include scientific congress/conference strategy and planning, advisory boards, field force training, review of medical information standard response letters, health economics and epidemiology analyses, and marketing/policy related projects
• Partner with European and ex-US Medical Affairs and cross-functional personnel to assure global harmonization of aficamten efforts and data promulgation
• Expand and maintain an active global KOL HCM expert network
• Lead scientific input into publication strategy for the HCM therapeutic area, including review of abstracts and posters for presentation at scientific meetings and manuscripts for publication
• Establish the scientific and clinical priorities for an investigator sponsored study program and chair the internal review committee that adjudicates submitted research proposals
• Serve as Medical lead on appropriate cross‐functional Medical and Commercial teams to inform brand strategies and tactics for aficamten
• Lead strategic planning and implementation of HCM medical education, grant, and sponsorship programs
• Provide clinical and scientific support in responding to inquiries from healthcare professionals
• Support the Medical Affairs review of medical and promotional scientific materials related to HCM and aficamten
• Present data at company advisory board meetings and training programs
• Lead specific data generation projects to address identified medical data gaps
• Identify and effectively interact with HCM external experts to engage in scientific exchange to meet the needs of patients and the medical community
• Collaborate with HEOR function to define HCM research strategy and design of studies
• Lead Medical content for Medical Affairs initiatives including collaboration with the MSL team including the development of materials for external medical interactions and to address healthcare professional inquiries
• Upon initiation of a Phase 4 program, lead the review and adjudication of investigator-initiated research proposals

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in academic medicine, clinical research, and familiarity with biostatistics and epidemiology are highly desirable
• Prior experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry is a plus
• Familiarity with OPDP, PhRMA code, and key regulations in the pharmaceutical industry is a plus