Travere Therapeutics

Medical Director, Global Medical Affairs, Nephrology

Travere Therapeutics$206K — $268K *
US-AnywhereRemote in San Diego, CA
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MD, MD/PhD, or PharmD/PhD in Life Sciences or equivalent experience.
  • 6+ years of Medical Affairs experience in biotech or pharmaceutical sectors.
  • Strong understanding of drug development and commercialization, particularly in orphan diseases.
  • Experience in pre & post-launch activities for rare diseases is a plus.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and implement medical affairs strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead execution of medical affairs tactics for Sparsentan.
  • Facilitate collaboration with external nephrology experts.
  • Develop and conduct scientific engagement activities like advisory boards.
  • Support scientific meetings and publications planning.
  • Conduct competitive intelligence and communicate insights to stakeholders.
  • Represent Medical Affairs in key review committees for scientific accuracy.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for strategic planning on nephrology initiatives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits for employees and dependents.
  • Employee support programs and life insurance options.
  • Retirement plans with employer matching contributions.
  • Generous paid time off to promote work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Department:
107200 Medical Affairs

Location:
San Diego, USA- Remote

Position Summary:

The Medical Director, Global Medical Affairs, Nephrology will provide strategic and tactical support for our nephrology programs under the supervision of the Executive Director, Global Medical Affairs, Nephrology. The ideal candidate will have clinical experience in nephrology and a proven track record of Medical Affairs success in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry. This candidate will thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment, be well-organized and able to develop project strategies and execute project details. The candidate must demonstrate strong scientific acumen and must be proficient and agile communicator of scientific concepts and data.

Responsibilities:
  • Execution of Sparsentan medical affairs tactics including but not limited to:
  • Leading interactions and collaboration with external experts
  • Development and delivery of scientific engagement activities including advisory boards
  • Support of medical led scientific meetings e.g RKD Scientific Summit
  • Collaboration with scientific communication team to support scientific messaging and scientific content including:
  • Publication planning
  • Medical education activities
  • Congress Planning
  • Collaboration with field medical partners to support:
  • External expert interactions
  • Evidence generation activities
  • Team training needs to ensure alignment with current medical strategy and ensure team are up to date with emerging evidence
  • Lead Medical Affairs competitive intelligence activities, assess the implications of emerging data and changes in the treatment landscape, and communicate actionable recommendations to relevant stakeholders.
  • Represent Medical Affairs at Medical Review Committee & Promotional Review Committee to ensure key documentation is scientifically accurate.
  • Support Executive Medical Director with commercial and payor related activities.
  • Support Executive Medical Director with annual Medical Strategic planning and life cycle management plans.
  • Partner with Strategy & Operations to ensure implemented processes and systems are effective for the Nephrology Therapeutic Area.
  • Drive corporate efficiency through effective vendor and budget management.
  • Additional duties assigned as needed.


Education/Experience Requirements:
  • MD, MD/PhD, or PharmD/PhD in related Life Sciences discipline. Equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience may be considered.
  • 6+ years of highly relevant work experience required. Experience within Medical Affairs in biotech and/or pharmaceutical industry, including experience supporting products in clinical development and/or commercialization preferred.
  • Strong understanding of drug development and commercialization concepts. Orphan diseases knowledge/experience preferred.
  • Pre & Post Launch experience in rare preferred.


Additional Skills/Experience:
  • The ideal candidate will embody Travere's core values: Courage, Community Spirit, Patient Focus and Teamwork.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence important customers, challenge common perceptions and implement medical affairs tools to improve patient care and outcomes.
  • Exemplary verbal and written communication skill, including formal presentation skills, and well-developed interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and execute against key objectives and deliverables, on time and within budget.
  • Understanding of compliance matters with the ability to interpret appropriately.
  • Must possess ethical standards of the highest level and have the knowledge and ability to comply with all relevant ethical, regulatory, and legal standards.
  • Resourceful, flexible, and ability to adapt to changing conditions in a fast-paced organization.
  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage shifting responsibilities in a dynamic, cross-functional teamwork environment.
  • Excellent collaboration skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and manage complexity.
  • Ability to travel (ASN, ERA-EDTA, NKF, KOL symposiums, etc.) and manage a rigorous schedule which may require some evenings and weekend availability (anticipated travel up to 40%)
  • All positions have an essential job function to be able to perform face to face work with colleagues and/or onsite in San Diego. No role is expected to be 100% remote.


Total Rewards Offerings:
Travere provides comprehensive total rewards offerings that demonstrate our commitment as a diverse, equitable, people-centric, and pay-for-performance organization.

Benefits: Our benefits include premium health, financial, work-life and well-being offerings for eligible employees and dependents, wellness and employee support programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with employer match and generous paid time off.

Compensation: Our competitive compensation package includes a combination of both cash compensation (base pay and short-term incentive) and long-term incentive compensation (company stock), designed to recognize, retain, and reward employees.

Target Base Pay Range:
$206,000.00 - $268,000.00

*This information is current as of the date of this posting and may be modified in the future. Actual pay offered to a candidate will depend on a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, education, skills, and location.

Travere will accept applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected for the position.

About Travere Therapeutics

Travere Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that develops treatments for rare diseases. The company's products are focused on the treatment of kidney diseases, including focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and Alport syndrome. Travere Therapeutics was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Alameda, California.
Learn more about Travere Therapeutics
Size
300 employees
Market Cap
$1.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$169.4 million
5 Year Trend
+11.2%
Revenue
$198.3 million
NASDAQ

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