Senior Medical Director (Medical Affairs)
Quick Summary
About Zevra Therapeutics, Inc.We are a rare disease therapeutics company leading with science to make life-changing therapeutics available to patients with significant unmet needs.
About the Role
~1 min readResponsibilities
~2 min read· Develop and lead the Medical Affairs strategy post-launch/pipeline and facilitate the functional goal setting process.
· Serve as the cross-functional medical affairs lead to support marketing, sales, advocacy, market access, and other collaborative planning and tactical execution across the company
· Maintain high level of scientific and medical expertise and serve as key medical resource in the diagnosis, treatment and management of targeted disease areas and associated products
· Serve as the medical reviewer for abstracts, publications, disease-related and product related promotional materials and non-promotional scientific materials, including reimbursement dossiers and payer materials
· Lead and support clinical studies and evidence generation activities including Phase IV clinical studies, registries, and expanded access programs
· Develop and communicate medical information and scientific communication content and key findings externally and within the company
· Provide medical expertise to the commercial organization to compliantly assist in the development and execution of commercial activities, including training
· Recruit, hire, and onboard a high-performing field-based MSL medical team.
· Lead/support the development of content and resources to support external engagement activities by the field medical affairs team and support/oversee the training of the team.
· Provide ongoing coaching and mentorship for MSL team, offering constructive feedback and development opportunities.
· Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture.
· Develop and oversee MSL engagement strategies to support scientific exchange with key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare providers, and external stakeholders.
· Partner with Medical Excellence to establish KPIs and metrics to evaluate and measure effectiveness of the MSL teams.
· Provide leadership in generating insights and ensuring compliant communication of scientific data.
· Demonstrate, and lead by example, compliant behavior in all aspects of company work.
· Ensure compliance with company policies, legal standards, and industry regulations.
Requirements
~2 min read· Advanced scientific or clinical degree (MD, PhD) required.
· Strong strategic and business acumen as evidenced by at least 8 years in Medical Affairs, with at least 5 years building and leading medical affairs plans in the US
· Expertise in rare diseases and rare disease drug development
· Medical Affairs planning and execution
· Evidence Generation
· Strong understanding of the healthcare landscape, including KOL engagement, clinical trial data, and medical education
· Experience implementing or optimizing digital field medical platforms (e.g., Veeva CRM, analytics dashboards) and using data to drive performance and insights
· Highly motivated, decisive, and results-oriented with flexibility and creativity to excel in a rapidly growing and changing environment
· Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
· Proven track record of excellent communication and collaboration skills, including recognition by cross-functional partners; works well independently while exhibiting professional maturity, confidence, and competence
· Experience working with all levels of management and consulting with key business stakeholders
· Skilled at positively influencing stakeholders in a team environment for greater outcomes
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Zevra is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Notice to External Recruiters
Zevra does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firms. Recruiters are requested not to contact employees or hiring managers. All candidate submissions must be coordinated through our Human Resources team and require a prior written agreement. Any resumes sent without such an agreement will not create any implied obligation.
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Listing Details
- First seen
- September 26, 2026
- Last seen
- September 26, 2026
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- Trust Level
- 52%
- Scored at
- September 26, 2026
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