Global Medical Affairs Leader, Cardiovascular

Job Title: Global Medical Affairs Strategy Lead – Cardiovascular

Location: Raritan, NJ (Hybrid – Onsite 1–3 days/week)

Engagement Type: Long-term contract (1–2 years with potential for extension)

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Global Medical Affairs Strategy Lead (GMAL) to support a high-priority cardiovascular program in the pre-launch phase. This role focuses on strategic leadership across one or more indications for a major compound in development, sitting at the center of clinical-commercial optimization, scientific engagement, and global cross-functional alignment.

The GMAL will lead medical affairs strategy development and execution for a key indication, while collaborating across Clinical Development, Commercial, Regulatory, and Regional Medical Affairs to ensure a unified global medical voice. This is a high-visibility, alliance-facing role, working closely with BMS and internal teams to prepare for a successful launch and long-term life cycle management.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Compound Development

Lead the development of the Global Medical Affairs (GMA) strategy and integrated medical plan for one of the compound’s indications

Represent the global medical perspective on compound development, launch planning, and life cycle strategy

Sit on the Compound Development Team (CDT) to ensure alignment across Clinical, Regulatory, Commercial, and HEOR

Collaborate with the Head of Cardiovascular and fellow GMALs to integrate indication-level plans into the broader compound strategy

Cross-Functional & Alliance Collaboration

Act as the medical lead in the alliance between our client and another large pharma company, partnering with peers across companies to align on joint development goals

Lead global scientific alignment across internal stakeholders (Clinical, HEOR, Commercial, Regional Med Affairs, Safety, and Legal/Compliance)

Serve as a strategic medical voice across working groups, brand teams, and governance forums

Medical Execution & External Engagement

Lead pre-launch medical activities, including global advisory boards, scientific congresses, symposia, and external engagement

Develop and oversee the global publication strategy in alignment with scientific objectives

Support authorship and review of medical sections of risk/benefit documentation and periodic safety reports

Collaborate with regional teams to ensure two-way communication and successful implementation of global strategy at the local level

Act as a medical spokesperson to external audiences (e.g., KOLs, investigators, congress attendees)

Qualifications & Experience:

Advanced scientific/medical degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) preferred

8–10+ years of experience in industry and/or academic/clinical settings, with at least 5 years in Medical Affairs roles

Strong knowledge of cardiovascular disease areas (AFib, ACS, thrombosis) highly preferred

Demonstrated success in leading global, cross-functional teams and working in strategic alliances

Expertise in launch planning, scientific storytelling, external engagement, and medical strategy development

Familiarity with clinical methodology, study data review, evidence generation planning, and real-world data concepts

Experience with medical governance, publication planning, risk-benefit assessments, and regulatory collaboration

Global mindset and ability to work cross-culturally and cross-regionally

Strong interpersonal skills: must enjoy collaboration, adaptability, and high interaction

Medasource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Benefits & Perks:

Medasource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay Disclaimer:

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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