Director, Medical Affairs

Director, Medical Affairs

At Adaptive, we're Powering the Age of Immune Medicine. Our goal is to harness the power of the adaptive immune system to transform the way diseases are diagnosed and treated.

As an Adapter, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference in people's lives. With Adaptive, you'll create a career highlight through collaboration with bright, curious colleagues working at the apex of innovation and application.

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Position Overview

The Director, Medical Affairs designs and executes strategies for the data dissemination team and oversee the successful execution of Medical Affairs strategies in coordination with numerous cross-functional partners such as Market Access, Marketing, Clinical Trials and broader Med Affairs leaders. The Director, Medical Affairs will set strategic direction for specific Medical Affairs initiatives including real world evidence (RWE), clonoSEQ, external scientific alliances including studies, medical publications, patient publication, as well as conferencing planning within the US & internationally.

Leaders at Adaptive demonstrate behaviors consistent with Adaptive's Core Values and Leadership Principles. Critical functions of your role include helping establish individual team member goals, aligning those individual goals with broader team objectives, and ensuring those objectives drive the achievement of company goals. Providing thoughtful coaching and consistent feedback to your team members will drive performance excellence and accountability, as well as support your team members' growth and development. Leaders at Adaptive create an environment of belonging, respect, and open and honest communication every day.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Set strategic direction for specific Medical Affairs initiatives aligning with overall corporate and medical goals
• Lead and contribute to the design, execution, and analysis of research projects, and other evidence-generating activities
• Set and execute strategy for data dissemination efforts including publications and education events
• Set and execute strategy for data generation, including sponsored and supported studies (ISTs, collaborations, registries), and RWE
• Drive content development and training infrastructure for medical field support in coordination with Field Director
• Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders, healthcare professionals, and other external stakeholders.
• Work closely with commercial, Market Access, and other departments to ensure alignment and integration of medical strategies to meet cross functional goals
• Develop and execute educational strategies for academic and community clinicians aligned with cross-functional partners
• Ensure the highest scientific standards across the team through training and mentoring.
• All other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

• Bachelors + 15 years of related experience, or
• Masters + 12 years of related experience, or
• PhD + 8 years of related experience
• Also requires 4 years of supervisory experience
• Terminal Degree (PhD, PharmD, MD) preferred
• Demonstrated experience in Medical Affairs strategic development, publication planning, KOL relationship development, knowledge of institutional relationships, management of staff, working cross functionally
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across functions and roles, professional presentation abilities and experience, commitment to provide leadership by example

Working Conditions

• Willingness to travel 10-20%

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Compensation

Salary Range: $181,500 - $272,300

Other compensation elements include:

• equity grant
• bonus eligible