Vice President, Medical Affairs
About The Position
Vir Biotechnology is looking for a strategic and hands-on Vice President, Medical Affairs to provide leadership for all Medical Affairs activities through the development and execution of strategies and tactics aligned with corporate goals, priorities, and objectives. Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, you will lead an established team with the potential to build and expand the department, elevating our Global Medical Affairs to the next level as we advance our pipeline and prepare for critical commercial milestones. The initial focus will be on hepatitis delta virus (HDV) commercialization readiness, while also providing Medical Affairs leadership across our broader portfolio, including infectious disease and oncology assets. You will oversee operations, budget, and tactical execution while driving launch readiness, high-quality medical engagement, and maintaining Medical Affairs excellence. As a key leader, you will serve as a strategic partner across the organization, providing critical Medical Affairs expertise to shape product development and launch strategies. This Position is located in our San Francisco headquarters with an expectation of 3 days per week in office.
Requirements
- MD or PharmD/PhD and 10+ years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry with progressive leadership responsibility
- Significant experience in infectious diseases and/or oncology
- Direct experience supporting mid-to-late-stage clinical development and ideally have supported a commercial product launch
- Proven experience leading and developing medical affairs teams
- Direct experience in medical field roles or leading medical field teams
- Strong strategic thinking with proven ability to develop and execute strategies aligned with corporate goals in a matrixed, cross-functional environment
- Demonstrated ability to scale and optimize medical affairs functions
- Ability to inspire colleagues and promote collaboration across organizational boundaries
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to travel up to 30%
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute global Medical Affairs strategy across all programs and therapeutic areas in alignment with corporate goals and priorities
- Partner with clinical development teams on late-stage planning and lead Medical Affairs launch readiness activities
- Provide cross-functional leadership and strategic input across clinical development, clinical operations, regulatory affairs, commercial, market access, and pharmacovigilance to inform product development strategies and commercial planning
- Oversee operations, budget management, and tactical execution of medical affairs initiatives
- Oversee publication strategy and execution
- Lead congress and scientific meeting strategy to maximize scientific impact and visibility
- Advance collaborations with Key Opinion Leaders and establish robust partnerships within the medical and scientific community, including oversight of KOL interactions, advisory board strategy, academic partnerships, and professional society activities to generate actionable insights
- Oversee Medical Science Liaison (MSL) and Medical Information teams to deliver high-quality, compliant scientific exchange
- Establish and oversee medical engagement strategies, directing team interactions with HCPs and synthesizing insights to inform organizational strategy and tactics
- Oversee the gathering and synthesis of customer insights regarding Vir Bio and competitor products, translating findings into strategic recommendations to inform medical and commercial decision-making
- Lead medical education initiatives to support disease state awareness and product knowledge
- Serve as a medical and scientific representative of Vir Bio in interaction with external partners, including KOLs, medical experts, government agencies, and patient/provider organizations
- Lead, mentor, and develop an existing team of medical affairs professionals, elevating team capabilities and performance to meet evolving business needs
- Build a culture of transparency, innovation, teamwork, and scientific excellence
- Maintain Medical Affairs excellence through adherence to the highest quality standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
Benefits
- health and welfare benefit plans
- non-accrual paid time off
- company shut down for holidays
- commuter benefits
- 401K match
- lunch each day in the office
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
