Senior Medical Director, AATD

Location: Hybrid role in Cambridge, Massachusetts; US and Puerto Rico residents only. Up to 25% travel expected.

Salary: $236,250–$341,250 per year

Company

hirify.global is an R&D-driven biopharmaceutical company developing medicines and vaccines, including therapies for rare diseases.

What you will do

• Develop and execute the US medical strategy for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD), aligned with global medical affairs objectives.
• Serve as the senior internal medical authority for AATD and translate complex disease biology and clinical data into portfolio decisions.
• Support clinical development through protocol and study-design review, regulatory submissions, post-marketing surveillance, real-world evidence, risk management, and pharmacovigilance.
• Build relationships with AATD experts, pulmonologists, other specialists, researchers, clinicians, and patient advocacy organizations.
• Plan advisory boards, expert panels, scientific meetings, digital education initiatives, and conference participation.
• Oversee medical information and scientific communications, including publications, educational materials, and LLM-optimized medical content.

Requirements

• MD with board certification in pulmonology required; PhD or PharmD with strong pulmonary training may be considered.
• At least 5 years of US medical affairs experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies.
• Clinical or research experience in pulmonology and strong knowledge of pulmonary disease, lung function, and respiratory care.
• Understanding of drug development and medical affairs functions, including medical launch strategy development and execution.
• Publication and presentation experience in peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop field-based medical professionals.

Nice to have

• Direct clinical experience with AATD or other rare respiratory diseases.
• Experience with Phase III trials, end-stage clinical development, and regulatory submissions.
• Previous medical affairs leadership experience and experience in rare or specialty therapeutic areas.
• Familiarity with structuring medical and scientific content for LLM processing and retrieval.

Culture & Benefits

• Work alongside a future-focused team committed to science-driven innovation and improved patient outcomes.
• Opportunities for professional growth through promotion or lateral and international career moves.
• Company rewards package and employee benefit programs.
• Healthcare, prevention, wellness, and family benefits, including at least 14 weeks of gender-neutral parental leave.