Associate Director Medical Affairs
Associate Director Medical Affairs
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Job Description
Job Title: Associate Director Medical Affairs (Ophthalmology)
Job Location: London UK
Job Location Type: Hybrid
Job Contract Type: Fulltime
Job Seniority Level: MidSenior level
The Company
AAVantgarde is a clinicalstage international biotechnology company headquartered in Italy. We have developed two cuttingedge AAV vector platforms to overcome DNA cargo limitations targeting Usher syndrome type 1B and Stargardt disease. Founded by the renowned Professor Alberto Auricchio a pioneer in gene therapy our mission is to transform genetic medicine for patients with no current therapeutic options. Join us at AAVantgarde and be a part of our innovative journey to bring the next generation of genetic medicines to those in need.
The Role
Join AAvantgarde Bio as our Associate Medical Affairs Director and lead the charge in advancing ophthalmological research and treatments. You'll be at the forefront of medical innovation collaborating with diverse teams and building strong connections with healthcare professionals patient partnership organizations and industry partners. In this pivotal role you'll be the linchpin for our medical affairs strategy guiding it to align perfectly with our corporate goals.
We seek a dynamic individual to cultivate and maintain relationships with medical experts and manage advisory boards. You'll support the development and execution of our medical strategies in ophthalmology staying ahead of scientific advancements and competitive landscapes. Your expertise will drive decisionmaking and ensure our initiatives are both cuttingedge and compliant with regulatory standards.
As a key player in AAvantgarde Bio you'll act as our internal medical expert offering invaluable guidance across clinical development regulatory affairs and more. You’ll be instrumental in the entire spectrum of medical affairs activities—from advisory boards to scientific conferences and educational programs. Your leadership will also be crucial in developing scientific publications abstracts and presentations to share our clinical data and research findings with the world.
Join us and make a difference in ophthalmology. Drive innovation foster key relationships and shape the future of eye health with AAvantgarde Bio.
Skills and experience required
We are seeking a seasoned professional with a proven track record of leadership and project management in developing and executing medical affairs strategies for ophthalmology products. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fastpaced dynamic environment demonstrating adaptability and a solutionoriented mindset when facing challenges. Building and maintaining strong relationships with key opinion leaders and stakeholders is essential.
A thorough understanding of international regulations for drug product development and registration is required along with excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong stakeholder management abilities. Exceptional interpersonal skills are crucial for fostering collaboration across functional teams. Experience in a startup environment is highly desirable.
The candidate should possess a Medical Doctor (MD) PharmD Optometry or PhD degree and have a minimum of 5 years of experience in medical affairs leadership roles within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry focusing on ophthalmology.
What's in it for You
At AAVantgarde we believe in creating an environment where our employees can thrive. Our flexible working environment allows you to balance work and life effectively. Our central London office just a stone's throw from London Victoria train station offers a prime location with topnotch facilities including a gym coffee shop and a rooftop garden. As a rapidly growing biotech with recent funding there are ample opportunities for career advancement and as we grow so can you. We offer a generous salary bonus pension health insurance through Vitality and income protection ensuring you have the support and resources you need to succeed. Join us and be part of an exciting innovative journey in the world of biotechnology.
Equal Opportunities
At AAVantgarde we are committed to fostering a welcoming collaborative and inclusive environment. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or any other legally protected characteristics. All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.
Recruitment Policy
AAVantgarde’s HR team leads all recruitment activities for AAVantgarde globally. AAVantgarde will not recognise any notional ownership recruitment companies claim to hold over candidates they present directly to hiring managers without the AAVantgarde HR team’s consent nor any fees the recruitment company may feel are due as a result of this. Unsolicited resumes sent to AAVantgarde from recruiters do not constitute any type of relationship between the recruiter and AAVantgarde and do not obligate AAVantgarde to pay fees should we hire from those resumes. We ask that external recruiters and/or agencies not contact or present candidates directly to our hiring managers or employees. If you are interested in becoming a recruitment partner please email the HR team at
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Employment Type
Full Time
