Senior Director, Medical & Patient Affairs

Encoded Therapeutics Inc. is a biotechnology company advancing precision medicines for a broad range of genetic disorders. Our mission is to unlock new opportunities for viral gene therapy through genomics-driven discovery. We focus on delivering life-changing advances for individuals with genetic disorders not addressable with current approaches. For more information, please visit www.Encoded.com. 

Reporting to the VP Clinical/Medical Affairs and Head of Medical Office, the Senior Director of Medical & Patient Affairs (MPA) will be a senior member of the MPA team and a key member of the Medical Office. This is a highly visible internal and externally facing position, with responsibility for external communication and engagement, as well as other strategic initiatives, to ensure appropriate and aligned information flow and education on Encoded’s clinical development programs to medical healthcare professionals and the patient community. Importantly, the Senior Director of Medical & Patient Affairs will drive development and execution of a Medical Affairs strategy, and lead external stakeholder management, communication, patient identification, evidence generation, publications and medical education.

Workplace Model: Remote

Responsibilities

• Define and implement a strategic plan for one or more of Encoded’s clinical development programs in close collaboration with Scientific Communications, Clinical Development and the wider Medical Office, including Publication Planning, Medical and Scientific Advisory Boards, Educational Programs, Conferences, and Medical Information.
• Lead strategic and empathetic Patient Advocacy and Engagement that is highly regarded by external stakeholders and across Encoded, and that represents best practice patient advocacy/engagement for research and development, clinical trials, and pre-commercialization stage products.
• Build on established professional relationships with the Key Opinion Leader community. Develop new relationships to exchange scientific knowledge and identify current and future opportunities, as well as eligible patients both for clinical trials and commercial planning.
• Partner with key functions such as Commercial, Strategy, Pre-clinical/Translational, Clinical Development/Operations, and Regulatory to determine scientific and clinical development strategies that support company objectives, support planning, execution and management of clinical trial activities and commercialization.
• Remain on the forefront of the relevant science and competitive landscape. Provide clinical and competitive insights from conference attendance and medical engagements.
• Collaborate closely with Clinical Development to develop and manage evidence generation activities that support clinical development and regulatory approval, including Investigator Sponsored Studies, observational studies, and other research that supports endpoint development or validation.
• Evaluate the competitive and health economics landscape and establish an outcomes research plan that can support market access, reimbursement, and commercial activity.
• Collaborate cross-functionally, including with Corporate Communications and Scientific Communications, to develop key messages on disease state, MOA, target product profile, etc, and to develop communications plans for future and current clinical trials.
• Define and manage long-range budget forecasts; identify, recruit, and manage flexible vendors to support and prioritize timely delivery of high-quality materials in a dynamic environment.
• Develop and implement methods and procedures for developing scientific presentations to individuals and groups of strategic importance to the company. Represent Encoded as an organization, and present data at advisory boards, patient advocacy meetings, clinical investigator meetings, congresses, etc.

Requirements

• MD, PhD, or PharmD with a minimum of 8–10 years medical affairs experience.
• A minimum of 2–3 years specifically supporting clinical development of Phase 1–3 programs.
• In-depth experience (a minimum of 2–3 years) in partnering with Patient Advocacy organizations in a compliant manner; communicating with representatives from patient communities; and successfully managing expectations.
• Proven ability to develop internal relationships in a highly matrixed environment, as well as external relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and industry experts.
• Prior experience and expertise in neuroscience and/or advanced products medicinal products (ATMPs).
• Ability to lead by example, build interdependent partnerships, and create a culture of collaboration and teamwork that fosters open communication, constructive conflict resolution and organizational flexibility.
• Proven success in prioritization and management of several complex, concurrent projects with tight deadlines, simultaneously.

• Excellent written and verbal communication and high-level negotiation skills; strong presentation skills are important.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate at all levels within the company.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and present complex and/or new ideas with clarity and simplicity. Strong analytical skills, especially with regards to understanding and interpreting scientific and clinical research and literature are essential.
• Demonstrated self-starter, team player, and do-er with strong interpersonal skills.
• Adept, nimble, energetic and comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic and collaborative environment.
• An understanding of government and industry guidelines, regulations, laws, etc., for appropriate scientific/medical exchange and communication.
• Travel up to 40%, including internationally, may be required to represent the company at medical conferences, presentations, and other meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience across both pre-clinical/clinical stage as well as commercial stage companies
• Gene therapy
• CNS diseases
• Epilepsy
• Rare diseases

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work remote is $213,000 - $275,000 The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type, and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Encoded Therapeutics is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.

A hired applicant may be eligible for an annual bonus as well as equity under the company’s stock plan.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including competitive employer premium contributions
• Meaningful stock option grants
• PTO, sick time, and holiday pay
• Generous Parental Leave program
• Pre-tax medical and dependent care programs
• STD, LTD, Life and AD&D
• Professional development opportunities
• Team-building events
• Fully stocked kitchen
• Purple Tie dry cleaning service
• Fitness center

Employees (and their families) may obtain medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance benefits through the company and enroll in our company's 401k plan. Employees will also accrue vacation time off and paid sick time off and may become eligible for paid parental leave. Employees will also enjoy designated paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Encoded is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Encoded is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Encoded are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion or belief, color, national origin, gender, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the location in which we operate. Encoded will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Encoded encourages applicants of all ages.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at +1 650-491-0272.

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