Aerovate Therapeutics

Vice President, US Medical Affairs Lead

San Francisco, CA
Full Time
Medical Affairs
Experienced
Aerovate (AVTE) is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing drugs that meaningfully improve the lives of people with rare cardiopulmonary disease. Our team has spent their careers in cardiopulmonary disease research, drug and aerosol development, commercialization and company building.

Our exceptional team of experts, industry veterans, and scientists is uniquely equipped to overcome the current challenges of treating these diseases and deliver novel therapeutics to make a meaningful difference for patients.

At Aerovate, we know the diversity of our team’s backgrounds, talents, skills, and experiences not only makes us unique, but makes us stronger. Tenacious in our pursuit to make a difference and helping each other along the way, we know we can achieve better therapies to make a meaningful impact for patients.

Why Aerovate
Aerovate fosters an uplifting environment, collaborative peers, and a passion for learning that translates into making a difference for people with cardiopulmonary disease and their communities.

Aerovate’s culture is one of inclusion, excellence, and respect in every way – for each other, the science, the community, and our mission. Both at work and in the clinic, we are committed to recruiting individuals that exemplify diversity in culture and life experience and are always striving to grow and improve. We recognize the urgency of our efforts, and we accept the challenge to do what’s right for our patients and their communities.

Position Overview:

Aerovate is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to join our team as the US Medical Affairs Lead, Vice President. Reporting to the head of medical affairs, the US Medical Affairs Lead will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the US medical strategy to support the launch and commercialization of our novel cardiopulmonary therapy.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the US medical affairs strategy aligned with the company's overall objectives and therapeutic focus on rare cardiopulmonary diseases.
  • Medical Strategy Development: Lead the development of US medical strategies to support the launch and commercialization of lifecycle management of Aerovate's products, including medical education, and evidence generation plans.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders, healthcare professionals, patient advocacy groups, and other stakeholders to drive scientific exchange, gather insights, and enhance Aerovate's presence in the medical community.
  • Clinical Development Support: Collaborate closely with Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, and other cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of medical affairs activities with clinical development plans and regulatory requirements.
  • Medical Education and Communication: Oversee the development and dissemination of medical education materials, scientific presentations, and publications to healthcare professionals, patients, and other relevant audiences.
  • Real-World Evidence Generation: Drive the generation of US real-world evidence needs for the head of evidence generation to execute postmarketing studies, observational research, and other initiatives to support product value proposition and market access efforts.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, guidelines, and industry standards governing medical affairs activities, including FDA regulations, PhRMA guidelines.
  • Team Leadership: Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to the US Medical Affairs team, including the MSL team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation
Qualifications: 
  • Medical Degree (MD, DO, or equivalent) required.
  • Board certification or equivalent experience in cardiopulmonary disease relevant therapeutic area preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience in medical affairs leadership roles within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with a focus on cardiopulmonary diseases preferred.
  • Strong understanding of clinical development, medical education, and regulatory requirements in the US market.
  • Proven track record of successful KOL engagement and stakeholder management.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex scientific information to diverse audiences.
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to think creatively and drive innovative solutions
  • Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and effectively manage competing priorities.
Compensation:
  • Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment with a focus on making a meaningful impact in patients' lives.
  • Compensation packages will be based on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills.
Aerovate Therapeutics, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, and Local laws.
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