Senior Director, Medical Affairs (Rare Disease)

Location: Hybrid position based in Morristown, New Jersey, United States

Salary: $280,000–$325,000 annually

Company

hirify.global is a privately held global healthcare company headquartered in Italy, operating across more than 100 markets with a focus on gastrointestinal health, rare diseases, and specialty segments.

What you will do

• Develop and implement the medical affairs strategy for the Rare Disease team.
• Provide scientific leadership and therapeutic-area expertise across internal and external audiences.
• Engage key opinion leaders, medical influencers, advocacy partners, and other external stakeholders.
• Oversee congress planning, medical education, scientific communications, and publication strategy.
• Lead medical and scientific training for Medical, Commercial, and Market Access teams.
• Drive real-world evidence, investigator-initiated studies, collaborative research, and cross-functional medical planning.

Requirements

• MD degree and at least 7 years of progressive pharmaceutical industry experience in Medical Affairs.
• Experience with strategic accountability and leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of regulatory, market access, commercial, and ethical requirements, including FDA, OIG, and HIPAA guidelines.
• Ability to translate complex scientific data into actionable medical and business insights.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice to have

• Rare Disease experience.
• Experience in hepatology, gastroenterology, or immunology.
• Experience in data generation and publication strategy.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and domestic partner coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, personal days, and volunteer days.
• Disability coverage and well-being and work-life programs.