What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Director – Neurology, Medical Affairs position at Initial Therapeutics, Inc.?

Arvinas is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to improving the lives of patients suffering from debilitating and life-threatening diseases through the discovery, development, and commercialization of therapies that degrade disease-causing proteins. Arvinas uses its proprietary PROTAC Discovery Engine platform to engineer proteolysis targeting chimeras, or PROTAC targeted protein degraders, that are designed to harness the body’s own natural protein disposal system to selectively and efficiently degrade and remove disease-causing proteins.

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In addition to its robust preclinical pipeline of PROTAC protein degraders against validated and “undruggable” targets, the company has three investigational clinical-stage programs currently enrolling : vepdegestrant for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic ER / HER2- breast cancer; ARV-102 for the treatment of patients with neurodegenerative disorders associated with LRRK2, and ARV-393 for the treatment of patients with relapsed / refractory non-Hodgkin Lymphoma and potentially other lymphomas.

In April 2024, Arvinas entered into a transaction with Novartis, including a global license agreement for the development and commercialization of the clinical stage PROTAC androgen receptor protein degrader ARV-766 for the treatment of prostate cancer. The transaction closed in May 2024.

Position Summary

Arvinas has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Medical Director (or Medical Science Liaison looking to transition to a Medical Director role) to join our team to support our neurology pipeline. The Medical Director will be responsible for supporting the development and execution of the medical affairs plans for Arvinas neurology pipeline assets. The Medical Director will provide strategic input to and collaborate with internal stakeholders, including those within medical affairs and cross-functional partners such as clinical development, clinical operations, research, and others as appropriate. The Medical Director will also build relationships with key external experts in the fields of interest to Arvinas.

This position reports to the Head of Medical Affairs, and will be located remotely from a location within the U.S.

Principal Responsibilities

Develop and drive the implementation of medical affairs plans and strategies that support and accelerate the neurology pipeline.
Medical Affairs representation and input on asset development teams.
Oversee creation and maintenance of internal and external scientific content, including the scientific communication platform.
Lead strategy and alignment of medical affairs activities at congresses, as appropriate.
Provide Medical Affairs representation on Publication Planning Committee. Participate in data analysis efforts, and participate in manuscript, abstract, and poster development.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners including clinical development and clinical operations.
Provide scientific expertise within Medical Affairs subfunctions including publications, HEOR, and patient advocacy.
Develop and maintain credible peer-to-peer relationships with external thought-leaders to inform and drive internal strategic decisions.
Plan and execute advisory boards.
Provide medical review as part of the Medical, Legal, & Regulatory (MLR) process and / or Medical Review Committee (MRC).
Model leadership behaviors consistent with Arvinas values and mentor others in the department.
Other duties in support of the medical affairs plan, as assigned.

Qualifications

Doctoral degree (MD, PharmD, PhD in neuroscience or neuropsychology) required.

10 years of neurology medical affairs experience and / or relevant clinical practice preferably in the areas of neuromuscular disease, neuromodulation or movement disorders.

Strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.

Proven ability to facilitate open discussion and debate among key stakeholders and build internal and external relationships.

Experience conducting and / or presenting at advisory boards and related forums.

Experience working with cross-functional medical and development teams.

Able to prioritize and manage several projects simultaneously.

Ability to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

Familiarity with regulatory requirements for early and late-stage development in neurology.

Ability to travel up to 20%.

Arvinas will not be providing VISA sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future VISA sponsorship.

The duties of this role are generally conducted in a home office environment. Employees must be able, with or without an accommodation, to use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.

Education

Doctoral degree (MD, PharmD, PhD in neuroscience or neuropsychology) required.

Arvinas is proud to offer a competitive package of base and incentive compensation as well as a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the health, wellness and financial security of our employees and their families. Benefits include group medical, vision and dental coverage, group and supplemental life insurance, and much more.

Arvinas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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