VP, Medical Affairs

TL;DR

VP, Medical Affairs: Provide strategic leadership for integrated Medical Affairs strategy and execution for BCMA CAR-T in multiple myeloma, with an accent on medical strategy, KOL engagement, scientific communications, and lifecycle planning. Focus on building Medical Affairs capabilities, overseeing medical functions and a team of MSLs, and delivering U.S. and global medical affairs plans with strong compliance and cross-functional alignment.

Location: Bridgewater, New Jersey, United States

Salary: $338,656 - $444,486 USD (base pay)

Company

hirify.global is a global biotechnology company developing advanced cell therapies, including BCMA CAR-T, for life-threatening diseases.

What you will do

• Develop and execute an integrated Medical Affairs Strategy for approved BCMA CAR-T and support pipeline programs.
• Oversee medical functions across Medical Strategy, Thought Leader Engagement, Publications and Data Generation, Medical Information, and related areas.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing Medical Affairs organization (home office and field-based), including oversight of 16+ MSLs and MSL management.
• Drive key initiatives: scientific communications, publications, lifecycle planning, data generation, KOL engagement, and educational programming.
• Lead execution of U.S. and global medical affairs strategic plans (launch plans, publication plans, sponsorship and CME, congress planning, and departmental budget oversight).
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and healthcare laws/regulations; manage timelines, risks, and cross-functional alignment with collaboration partners (e.g., Johnson & Johnson).

Requirements

• MD (preferred), PhD, PharmD, or relevant advanced degree with 10+ years of experience in pharma/biotech drug development (preferred) or academia.
• Proven ability to build best-in-class medical capabilities and shape treatment landscapes through compelling medical strategies and plans.
• Extensive knowledge of drug development and/or experience across multiple functional areas (e.g., clinical, medical affairs, translational development, regulatory, commercial, safety).
• Strong understanding of GCP and medical affairs compliance and good practices.
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills with a track record of delivering results in a matrix environment.
• Ability to operate across multiple geographies and build effective working relationships, influence, negotiate, and manage conflicts.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plus a 401(k) retirement plan with company match that vests fully on day one.
• Eight (8) weeks of paid parental leave after three (3) months of employment and paid time off including vacation, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and eleven (11) company holidays.
• Additional voluntary benefits such as flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible spending, commuter benefits, family planning and care resources, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs.
• Benefits are offered exclusively to permanent full-time employees; contractors are not eligible for benefits.

Hiring process

• Interviews and evaluation of leadership, medical strategy, and cross-functional collaboration experience.
• Assessment of fit for Medical Affairs execution, compliance, and ability to lead MSL teams.