Executive Director, Global Medical Affairs

At EVERSANA, our Global Medical Affairs & Medical Information teams play a pivotal role in supporting some of the most scientifically advanced and emerging biopharmaceutical organizations around the world to deliver innovative therapies across all therapeutic areas, including oncology, hematology, rare disease, immunology, neurology, cardiology, etc. The Executive Director, Global Medical Affairs is a high-impact senior leader reporting to the EVP, Global Medical Affairs & Information. This individual will play a critical role in shaping and advancing EVERSANA’s position as a forward-looking thought leader and trusted partner in Global Medical Affairs strategy, innovation, and operational excellence/execution across a diverse and growing client portfolio. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution, driving the development and delivery of scalable, high-impact, and technology-enabled Medical Affairs solutions.

Responsibilities

Lead and support the execution of Global Medical Affairs Excellence & Strategy initiatives across multiple clients and engagements; Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, structured programs, and measurable outcomes; Drive enterprise-level and cross-functional initiatives with strong project management rigor; Drive operational excellence, efficiency, and scalability across Medical Affairs programs and delivery models; Identify and implement opportunities to modernize workflows, tools, and processes including digital and data-driven enhancements; Establish and monitor performance metrics; Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to clients; Deliver strategic and operational guidance across the full spectrum of Medical Affairs functions; Partner across EVERSANA business units to deliver integrated, end-to-end solutions; Develop and execute thought leadership strategy for Global Medical Affairs; Support business development through RFPs, proposals, and client presentations; Own the P&L for Medical Affairs services; Build, lead, and develop the growing Global Medical Affairs team; Mentor and develop talent; Oversee talent processes including hiring, performance management, promotions, and development planning

Requirements

PharmD, MD, or PhD required; 8–12+ years of pharmaceutical or life sciences industry experience; significant experience across multiple Medical Affairs functions including Medical Strategy & Planning, Medical Communications/Publications, Medical Information, Medical Affairs Operations, Advisory Boards, IIS, and lifecycle management; demonstrated success in leading complex initiatives and driving operational excellence and transformation; strong project and program management capabilities; proven ability to lead people, influence stakeholders, and deliver results through cross-functional teams; experience working in matrixed, fast-paced environments; experience with Medical Affairs technologies including Medical Information platforms, content and publication management systems, MSL tools and CRM platforms, digital engagement and analytics tools; experience leveraging advanced analytics, automation, and emerging technologies (including AI) to modernize Medical Affairs delivery and enhance impact

Nice to have

Consulting or multi-client experience; Experience supporting U.S. and/or global product launches; Exposure to multiple therapeutic areas and organization types (including emerging biopharma)