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.
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