Full-Time Medical Director/Senior Medical Director

Overview:Glycomine is searching for a highly motivated and experienced individual for the position of Medical Director/Senior Medical Director, Medical Affairs to support our programs in development and pipeline efforts. This role will serve as a scientific and clinical expert, acting as a bridge between R&D, regulatory, and external stakeholders (e.g., healthcare providers, KOLs, and academic institutions). The individual will be responsible for providing expert medical and clinical insights to support the development and become launch ready of our innovative pipeline. The ideal candidate can effectively plan and execute medical affairs strategies and communicate complex scientific data to various audiences. Success in this role requires not only scientific excellence but also a roll-up-your-sleeves mindset, working collaboratively and flexibly in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This role reports into the Chief Medical Officer.Candidates for this role will be remote ideally located in either Eastern or Central timezone.

Responsibilities

1. Develop and execute the medical affairs plan aligned with product lifecycle stages.
2. Support publications, abstracts, posters, and medical slide decks.
3. Collaborate with the Preclinical, Clinical Development, and Regulatory teams to translate clinical insights and data gaps into medical strategy.
4. Provide medical leadership in support of relevant therapeutic and disease area initiatives.
5. Responsible for interacting with various investigators, KOLs, research institutions, and internal departments to oversee and facilitate Medical Affairs objectives and ensure the medical and scientific merit of company activities.
6. Building and maintaining strong relationships with key opinion leaders, healthcare professionals, and academic institutions to foster collaboration and gather insights on therapeutic approaches.
7. Support short and long-term goals of Medical Affairs with respect to prioritization of research interests and prioritization of desired collaborations with specific investigators and institutions.
8. Ensure alignment of the Medical Affairs activities with launch readiness and program management plans and objectives.
9. Provide medical review and approval of external resources, communication, and publications to ensure medical accuracy, objectivity, and fair-balance.
10. Assist with planning and execution of advisory boards with healthcare providers (physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, etc.) to collect needed clinical insights to inform medical strategy.
11. Ensure all medical activities adhere to legal, regulatory, and corporate compliance standards
12. Represent company at various scientific and clinical congress meetings.
13. Develop and deliver high-quality medical education and training materials for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring accurate and compliant communication of scientific data and therapeutic benefits
14. Lead efforts of developing patient registries and disease awareness campaigns

Qualifications

• This position requires an MD, with 5–10 years of experience in medical affairs within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
• Prior experience in helping to develop medical strategic and tactical plans in support of drug launch is highly preferred
• Deep understanding of clinical development, regulatory landscape, and scientific communications
• Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude—comfortable diving into both high-level strategy and day-to-day execution
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented, and driven by a passion for patient-centered innovation.
• Must possess excellent communication skills, relationship building capabilities, and proven ability to influence decision-making without authority.
• Must be willing and able to travel and regularly meet with HCPs/KOLs.
• Proven track record in leading medical strategy and supporting clinical development
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex scientific data
• Demonstrated ability to interact with senior management, academic experts, and patient advocates appropriately, with confidence and ease

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