Encoded Therapeutics Inc. is hiring a
Senior Director, Remote - United States

Summary

The Senior Director of Medical & Patient Affairs will be a senior member of the MPA team at Encoded Therapeutics Inc., responsible for strategic initiatives, patient advocacy, key opinion leader management, evidence generation, publications, and medical education. The role requires a minimum of 8-10 years of medical affairs experience, with specific experience in supporting clinical development of Phase 1-3 programs, partnering with Patient Advocacy organizations, and neuroscience or advanced products medicinal products (ATMPs).

Requirements

• MD, PhD, or PharmD with a minimum of 8–10 years medical affairs experience
• A minimum of 2–3 years specifically supporting clinical development of Phase 1–3 programs
• In-depth experience (a minimum of 2–3 years) in partnering with Patient Advocacy organizations in a compliant manner
• Proven ability to develop internal relationships in a highly matrixed environment, as well as external relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and industry experts
• Prior experience and expertise in neuroscience and/or advanced products medicinal products (ATMPs)
• Ability to lead by example, build interdependent partnerships, and create a culture of collaboration and teamwork
• Proven success in prioritization and management of several complex, concurrent projects with tight deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication and high-level negotiation skills; strong presentation skills are important
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and present complex and/or new ideas with clarity and simplicity
• Demonstrated self-starter, team player, and do-er with strong interpersonal skills
• Adept, nimble, energetic and comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic and collaborative environment
• An understanding of government and industry guidelines, regulations, laws, etc., for appropriate scientific/medical exchange and communication

Responsibilities

• Define and implement a strategic plan for one or more of Encoded’s clinical development programs
• Lead strategic and empathetic Patient Advocacy and Engagement
• Build on established professional relationships with the Key Opinion Leader community
• Partner with key functions such as Commercial, Strategy, Pre-clinical/Translational, Clinical Development/Operations, and Regulatory to determine scientific and clinical development strategies
• Remain on the forefront of the relevant science and competitive landscape
• Collaborate closely with Clinical Development to develop and manage evidence generation activities
• Evaluate the competitive and health economics landscape and establish an outcomes research plan
• Collaborate cross-functionally, including with Corporate Communications and Scientific Communications, to develop key messages
• Define and manage long-range budget forecasts; identify, recruit, and manage flexible vendors
• Develop and implement methods and procedures for developing scientific presentations
• Represent Encoded as an organization, and present data at advisory boards, patient advocacy meetings, clinical investigator meetings, congresses, etc

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience across both pre-clinical/clinical stage as well as commercial stage companies
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• Rare diseases

Benefits

• The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work remote is $213,000 - $275,000
• A hired applicant may be eligible for an annual bonus as well as equity under the company’s stock plan
• Comprehensive benefits package, including competitive employer premium contributions
• Meaningful stock option grants
• PTO, sick time, and holiday pay
• Generous Parental Leave program
• Pre-tax medical and dependent care programs
• STD, LTD, Life and AD&D
• Professional development opportunities
• Team-building events
• Fully stocked kitchen
• Purple Tie dry cleaning service
• Fitness center