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Be a part of a global team that is inspired to make a difference in the lives of people living with rare disease.
At Travere Therapeutics, we recognize that our exceptional employees are vital to our success. We are a dedicated team focused on meeting the unique needs of rare patients. Our work is rewarding - both professionally and personally - because we are making a difference. We are passionate about what we do.
We are seeking talented individuals who will thrive in our collaborative, diverse, fast-paced environment and share in our mission - to identify, develop and deliver life-changing therapies to people living with rare disease. We stick by our values centered on patients, courage, community, and collaboration to pursue our vision of becoming a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the delivery of innovation and hope to patients in the global rare disease community.
At Travere Therapeutics, we are in rare for life. We continue to courageously forge new paths as we move toward a common goal of elevating science and service for rare patients.
Position Summary:
The Medical Director, US Medical Affairs Nephrology is a senior leader within the Global Medical Affairs team, reporting to the Senior Medical Director, Global Medical Affairs Nephrology. As the subject matter expert and key member of the product teams, the successful candidate will have a deep knowledge of the therapeutic area, the clinical landscape, and the healthcare delivery setting and be able to connect their understanding to deepen Travere's overall nephrology strategy.
This individual will be responsible for scientific leadership across various Medical Affairs functions, including external engagements, scientific communications & publications, and evidence generation while also providing strategic and tactical support for Travere's nephrology portfolio. This role will be part of a team that drives the nephrology medical program including supporting the development of our Medical Affairs strategy for Travere nephrology assets in development and/or marketed products. This leader will partner with other key leaders across Travere, including but not limited to commercial, market access, and clinical development.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a medical subject matter expert for Travere's nephrology asset(s).
- Advise on risks and opportunities based on the emerging science in rare kidney disease.
- Maintain a deep scientific knowledge base on Travere products, target disease states and the competitive landscape, along with a solid understanding of the relevant physician communities and their treatment patterns.
- Serve as an active contributor to the US KOL strategy.
- Engage with external stakeholders, including key opinion leaders (KOLs) based on existing relationships, investigators, medical societies, and advocacy organizations.
- Collaborate with the Directors of National Account (DNAs) in clinical discussion with national & regional payer to support patient access.
- Provide clinical and evidence-based views on the proposed direction for the scientific direction for internal teams.
- Supports Lead Medical Director to build a bold scientific ambition for the nephrology Medical Affairs (MA) team to drive our nephrology asset's scientific and business strategies through strategic and tactical plans that are cross-functionally aligned.
- Serve as a key internal contact/subject matter expert who keeps abreast of professional information and technology enabling themselves to effectively develop and communicate a long-term vision and plan for the nephrology MA team.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Senior leadership, commercial, clinical and nonclinical development, market access, business development, and corporate communications to provide scientific leadership and ensure alignment on medical strategies and core scientific communication points.
- Represent Travere at external meetings including investigator meetings, scientific association meetings, payer engagements, advocacy meetings, etc.
- Contribute to the training and development of key staff in Medical Affairs and commercial functions.
- Work with collaborators and Travere colleagues to publish and disseminate relevant scientific information, teach, and educate on such matters.
- Advise and participate in data generation discussions and implementation.
- Support, advise, and execute Advisory Boards' purpose, objectives, and selection of advisors.
- Support U.S. Medical Directors of monthly and quarterly reviews of US Medical Affairs activities, including field medical activities.
- Provide research and practical expertise to ensure greater effectiveness, integration and adoption of our products into the clinical care system.
- Support the team to identify and implement appropriate high-impact medical education projects and medical content development to support strategic objectives.
Education/Experience Requirements:
- MD required. Board Certified Nephrologist strongly preferred.
- Minimum 6 years relevant work experience. Experience within Medical Affairs in biotech and/or pharmaceutical industry preferred.
- Strong therapeutic area knowledge, considered a KOL in nephrology.
- Strong understanding of drug development and commercialization concepts. Orphan diseases knowledge/experience preferred.
Additional Skills/Experience/Requirements:
- The ideal candidate will embody Travere's core values: Courage, Community Spirit, Patient Focus and Teamwork.
- Demonstrated ability to influence important customers, challenge common perceptions and implement Medical Affairs tools to improve patient care and outcomes.
- Exemplary verbal and written communication skill, including formal presentation skills, and well-developed interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and execute against key objectives and deliverables, on time and within budget.
- Understanding of compliance matters with the ability to interpret appropriately.
- Must possess ethical standards of the highest level and have the knowledge and ability to comply with all relevant ethical, regulatory, and legal standards.
- Resourceful, flexible, and ability to adapt to changing conditions in a fast-paced organization.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage shifting responsibilities in a dynamic, cross-functional teamwork environment.
- Excellent collaboration skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and manage complexity.
- Ability to travel (ASN, ERA-EDTA, NKF, KOL symposiums, etc.) and manage a rigorous schedule which may require some evenings and weekend availability (anticipated travel up to 25%)
- All positions have an essential job function to be able to perform face to face work with colleagues and/or onsite in San Diego. No role is expected to be 100% remote.
Total Rewards Offerings:
Travere provides comprehensive total rewards offerings that demonstrate our commitment as a diverse, equitable, people-centric, and pay-for-performance organization.
Benefits: Our benefits include premium health, financial, work-life and well-being offerings for eligible employees and dependents, wellness and employee support programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with employer match and generous paid time off.
Compensation: Our competitive compensation package includes a combination of both cash compensation (base pay and short-term incentive) and long-term incentive compensation (company stock), designed to recognize, retain, and reward employees.
Target Base Pay Range:
$220,000.00 - $280,000.00
*This information is current as of the initial date of this job posting and may be modified in the future. The actual pay determined for an individual will vary based on job-related factors such as location, relevant prior experience and/or education, particular skills and expertise.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us by sending an email to accommodations@travere.com. Please note that this email address is to be used exclusively to request an accommodation with the online application, interview or hiring process only. Travere HR will not reply to emails sent to this address for any other reason.
