Director, Global Medical Affairs - Cell Therapy

Director, Global Medical Affairs

A global, innovation-driven medical technology company is seeking a Director, Global Medical Affairs to lead its global medical strategy and scientific engagement across regions including North America, EMEA, APAC, LATAM, and China. This is a senior leadership role within the Patient Access organization, working closely with Market Access, Government Affairs, and other cross-functional teams to ensure global alignment and strategic execution of medical initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute global medical strategies to support product innovation, clinical adoption, and lifecycle management.

• Ensure alignment with regulatory, clinical, and scientific standards across therapeutic areas.

• Guide evidence generation and dissemination (publications, data presentations, white papers).

• Act as the lead medical voice in strategic planning and executive decision-making.

Team & Operational Leadership

• Lead a globally diverse Medical Affairs team across multiple regions.

• Oversee medical affairs budgeting, resource planning, and operational excellence.

• Foster a high-performing culture centered on collaboration, scientific rigor, and patient-centricity.

Scientific & Clinical Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), scientific societies, and healthcare providers.

• Represent the company at scientific conferences, meetings, and advisory boards.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify and address unmet clinical needs and shape medical messaging.

Clinical Evidence Generation

• Oversee the planning and execution of clinical studies, registries, and real-world data initiatives.

• Guide the adaptation of global value dossiers to regional requirements.

• Ensure quality and accuracy of medical review for promotional and educational content.

Education & Training

• Drive internal training programs on medical advancements and scientific data.

• Develop external education initiatives to support product adoption and clinical best practices.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with global and regional regulations, ethics standards, and industry codes.

• Monitor the evolving clinical and regulatory landscape to mitigate risks and identify opportunities.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Advanced degree in Medicine (MD), Life Sciences (PhD), or a related healthcare field.

Experience

• Minimum 12 years in Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, or related functions in pharma, biotech, or medical technology industries.

• Demonstrated success in leading global teams and cross-functional collaboration.

• Strong background in clinical evidence generation and dissemination.

• Experience in relevant therapeutic areas such as blood, plasma, or cell therapy is highly desirable.

Skills

• Visionary leadership with a hands-on, results-driven approach.

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Strategic thinking with proven execution capabilities.

• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Location

• Role based in either North America (Preference to Denver,CO), with relocation support available within region.

Travel

• Up to 30% international travel.

Compensation

• Base salary range: $205,000 - $256,000 USD (or local equivalent based on region).

• Target bonus: 20% of base.

• Competitive benefits including healthcare, retirement plans, wellness programs, and flexible PTO.