Executive Director, Medical Affairs

Position Summary:

TScan Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotech seeking to revolutionize life-changing therapeutics for patients by identifying novel T cells and epitopes. We are looking for an experienced Medical Affairs professional to join our team as we build out the Medical Affairs function within the company. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience in infrastructure development, hematology, and oncology medical affairs strategy and tactical execution, and enjoy fast-paced, collaborative and vibrant startup culture. A team player with a sense of urgency will thrive in this role.

This position will be based in Waltham, MA, with flexibility regarding onsite/offsite work schedules.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and executes the Strategic Plan and leads the execution of the activities in the MA plan including Launch Readiness and Life Cycle Management
• Responsible for development and execution of the Medical Affairs plan and budget management including activities related to evidence generation, scientific engagement, and communication
• Represents medical affairs function as a member of the various cross-functional forums including Publications Planning, Clinical and Safety sub-teams, Product Team to inform clinical development, commercialization, market access, and other cross-functional strategic discussions
• Provides medical leadership as part of evidence generation forums and study teams for Local/Regional Medical Affairs company sponsored study concepts as needed
• Partners with RWE and HEOR strategy and Biomarker/CDx leads on related integrated evidence generation strategies and activities
• Collaborates with corporate functions to develop, review, and align on key scientific communications and medical information response documents within legal and compliance regulations
• Leads internal stakeholder medical education activities related to clinical data
• In partnership with Portfolio Management and Business Strategy leads, communicates, and educates on related competitor data
• Provides medical leadership in scientific engagement activities with key external stakeholders such as advisory boards, investigator interactions, congress activities, peer to peer discussions with key thought leaders
• Provides medical support for scientific symposium and medical congresses within legal and compliance regulations
• Works with Patient Advocacy groups to incorporate the patient voice and define external medical education strategies for independent grants
• Provides input into publication strategy, data gap analysis, and tactical planning
• Reviews and approves abstracts, manuscripts, and other data disclosure documents
• Attract and develop USOMA talent
• Provides coaching, direction, feedback, and guidance as needed
• Manage budgets and resources efficiently for MA supported activities

Requirements:

• Education Qualifications (from an accredited college or university)
  • An advanced doctorate degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, DO or equivalent) in medical/ scientific area required
• Experience in oncology therapeutic area required
• 10+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience or commensurate healthcare or research experience required
• Must have hematology and oncology experience, experience in cell therapies is preferred
• Previous overall responsibility and accountability for multiple indications of one or more compounds
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others internally and externally
  • Experience leading matrix medical teams and representing medical on cross-functional leadership teams (e.g. US Product Team, US Brand Team, Global Medical Team, etc.).
• Relationships with or proven history developing key external experts
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities at one time required and
• Ability to travel up to 20%

About TScan:

TScan Therapeutics is a fully integrated, next-generation TCR-T cell therapy company. Founded in 2018, TScan's platform was developed by Stephen Elledge, Ph.D., and Tomasz Kula, Ph.D., at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School. TScan's transformative platform enables rapid discovery of TCRs and targets for engineered T cell therapy. This technology is extremely versatile and is applicable across multiple therapeutic areas beyond cancers, including autoimmune disorders and infectious diseases.

Do YOU have the anatomy of a TScanner?

Our talented, compassionate, and intelligent team is what makes TScan a Top Place to Work (as ranked by The Boston Globe). Our state-of-the-art offices with over 70,000 square feet of premium lab space, including an internal GMP manufacturing suite, are an environment that supports innovation, camaraderie, and professionalism. We are passionate, fun, flexible, and team oriented. Sound like you? Apply today.

EEO Statement

TScan is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic identified by federal, state, or local laws where we operate. TScan provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. To begin an interactive dialogue with TScan regarding a reasonable accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the responsibilities of the position for which the applicant has applied, please contact the recruiter.

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TScan Therapeutics does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to TScan Therapeutics or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by TScan Therapeutics' internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of TScan Therapeutics, and TScan Therapeutics will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.