About this opportunity
Editas Medicine lists this Senior Director, Medical Affairs opportunity in cambridge, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
At Editas Medicine, we are pioneeringthe possible. Our mission and commitmentisto translate the power and potential of the CRISPR/Cas12a and CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing systems into a robust pipeline of medicines for people living with serious diseases around the world.Our goal is to discover, develop, manufacture, and commercialize transformative, durable, precision genomic medicines for a broad class of diseases.
Why Choose Editas?
At Editas Medicine,we’rea team of passionate problem solvers, harnessing the power and potential of CRISPR gene editing to transform the future of medicine. Driven by a shared purpose to serve people living with serious diseases, we succeed together through collaboration, mutual respect, and innovation. If you want to be part of a team where your voice is heard and respected, where you can operate at the forefront of gene editing, and push the boundaries of what’s possible in medicine, come join us and become an Editor!
Decoding The Role:
The primary focus of this role is tolead medical and scientific strategic planning and operational execution ofcore medical affairs activities from early-clinical pha se through lifecycle management forour leadin vivodevelopment candidate, EDIT-401, a potential best-in-class, one-time therapy designed to significantly reduce LDL cholesterol levels.This rolewillbuild Medical Affairs capabilities whileproviding scientific leadership and strategic direction across cross-functional teamsand strong engagement with external stakeholders.
As theSenior Director,Medical Affairsyou will:
Develop and lead Medical Affairs strategies including medical communications, engagement with opinion leaders, data dissemination, and external collaborations
Establish and execute a strategic publicationand congress plan; work with internal colleagues to develop key messages on unmet need, mechanism of action, and target product profile
Build core scientific platforms, disease-state education materials, and standard medical response documents working closely with Clinical Development, Regulatory, Research, and Legal to develop a consistent, compliant scientific narrative
Serve as internal medical-scientific expert, providing scientific interpretation of data (clinical trials, real-world evidence, published literature) and translating insights into actionable medical strategy
Cultivate andmaintaintrusted relationships with the medical community by driving scientific exchange with thought leaders, investigators, steering committees, and medical societies.
Design and lead scientific advisory boards to gather insights on clinical trial designs, patient selection criteria, target productprofileand lifecycle planning
Partner with Clinical Operations and Clinical Development to provide input in design and execution of clinical trial programs andfacilitateenrollment of company sponsored clinical trials
Engage with patient advocacy organizations to build trust and awareness within the community
Direct external medical communication agencies, manage operational budgets, and mentor internal team members
The Ideal Transcript:
To thrive in this role,you’llneed:
Advanced health/life sciences degree (PhD, PharmD, or MD)
10+ years in biopharma Medical Affairs or Scientific Communications, experience with one-time curative intent therapies and early clinical phase development preferred
Successful record of achieving andmaintainingcompliance with all applicable regulatory, legal, and operational rules
Demonstratedexperiencebuildingproductive relationships with internal stakeholders and external stakeholders including KOLs and patient advocacy groups
Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to influence senior leadership, cross-functional partners, and external stakeholders.
Capacity to critically analyze and interpret complex scientific data and translate it into medical strategy
Track recordof planning, initiating, and completing high-impact projects within established timelines.
History of thriving in ambiguity, managing multiple priorities whilemaintainingfocus on achieving defined objectives
Editas provides a comprehensive array of benefits to all employees, including a Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Medical Plan, a company-funded Health Savings Account, Dental and Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Dependent Care Account, Tuition Reimbursement, 401(k) plan with company match, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness Programs, and a flexible Paid Time Off policy.
Salary Range:
$280,000 -$325,000
Pay Transparency
Editas Medicine is committed to transparency and accuracy in our hiring practices. Theanticipatedsalary range for each position is posted within the role. The final salary offer will bedeterminedbased on a comprehensive assessment of the candidate's qualifications, including education, training, and relevant experience.Additionalfactors such as external market conditions, the role's criticality, and internal equity will also be considered.Editas Medicine's compensation philosophy ensures fair and equitable pay practices.
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Worksite address
cambridge, MA, 02140, US
Who can apply
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