Global Head, Medical Affairs Strategy, AIM

TL;DR

Global Head, Medical Affairs Strategy, AIM (Rare Diseases): Leads global strategic planning activities and development of medical product plans for treatments in lysosomal storage diseases and rare disorders with an accent on Fabry disease clinical data and integrated data generation. Focus on ensuring alignment of local activities with global strategy, driving data generation for publications and congresses, and supporting KOL engagement.

Location: Hybrid role based in Boston, MA, US.

Salary: $243,300–$293,700 annually.

Company

International research-focused biopharmaceutical group with a dedicated rare diseases unit in Boston, focusing on research, development, and commercialization of treatments for rare disorders.

What you will do

• Lead global strategic planning and develop global medical product plans.
• Align local activities with global strategy, collect insights, and determine follow-up actions.
• Become subject matter expert in Fabry disease and lead data generation activities.
• Drive publication strategy, congress presence, and manuscript development.
• Provide scientific input for communications, medical information, and study protocols.
• Support global KOL engagement, medical training, HEOR deliverables, and patient advocacy.

Requirements

• 4+ years medical affairs experience required; global roles and multicultural environment as asset.
• PhD, MD preferred (PharmD considered).
• Strong strategic thinking, decision-making, and analytical skills.
• Deep expertise in disease/product data, medical-driven data generation, and clinical research.
• Ability to analyze, summarize, and communicate data effectively.
• Understanding of epidemiological and statistical concepts.
• Strong interpersonal skills for stakeholder relationships.

Nice to have

• Background in rare diseases or immunology.
• Experience with post-marketing studies and data generation.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare programs, work-life balance initiatives, and performance bonuses.
• Flexible working arrangements and remote work options.
• Robust relocation support and tax assistance for foreign colleagues.
• Development resources, training, and competitive benefits benchmarked to market.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, sustainability as a B Corp.