Senior Director, Global Medical Affairs

Eli Lilly and Company

. Lead the global medical affairs strategy and tactical execution plan for cleminorexton .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $177,000 - $338,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading global medical affairs strategies and executing launch plans, with a strong focus on neuroscience, sleep medicine, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to align medical strategies with corporate objectives and drive successful product launches in a matrix environment.

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Global Medical Affairs LeadershipProduct Launch StrategyStakeholder ManagementNeuroscience ExpertiseRegulatory Affairs Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Medical Affairs StrategyEvidence GenerationCommercialization ReadinessScientific CommunicationMedical Review Compliance

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationPresentation SkillsCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Advanced Scientific Degree (MD, PharmD, or PhD)

Industry Keywords

NeuroscienceSleep MedicineNeurologyPsychiatryRare Disease

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the global medical affairs strategy and tactical execution plan for cleminorexton
Serve as Global Medical Affairs Lead and core member of the cross-functional asset team
Align medical strategy with corporate objectives, clinical development milestones, and commercialization plans
Establish long-range medical affairs planning for regulatory approvals, launch readiness, and lifecycle management
Identify emerging scientific opportunities, evidence gaps, and stakeholder needs
Lead medical launch preparedness activities across major global markets
Develop integrated launch strategies with commercial, market access, HEOR, regulatory affairs, and regional medical teams
Align scientific platforms, training content, medical information resources, publications, congress activities, and insights generation with strategy and launch timelines
Support pre-launch and launch planning, including global payer engagement strategies and value communication
Build and maintain relationships with global key opinion leaders, investigators, professional societies, and patient advocacy organizations
Lead scientific advisory boards, expert consultations, and other insight-gathering initiatives
Represent Centessa at major scientific congresses and industry meetings
Serve as a scientific ambassador and subject matter expert for orexin biology and sleep-wake disorders
Partner strategically with commercial, market access, HEOR, regulatory, clinical development, patient advocacy, and corporate affairs
Contribute medical expertise to brand strategy, payer engagement, disease-state education, and scientific communication initiatives
Support development of scientific platforms, publication strategies, educational programs, and medical training
Provide medical review and guidance for externally facing scientific materials in compliance with regulations and company policies
Report to the Head of Medical Affairs and partner with senior leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced scientific or clinical degree (MD, PharmD, or PhD)
Minimum 10 years of Medical Affairs leadership experience; 5 years of global experience preferred
Experience in neuroscience, sleep medicine, neurology, psychiatry, or rare disease
Demonstrated experience leading at least one successful global product launch
Experience serving as a global medical lead for late-stage development or commercial products
Strong understanding of global medical affairs, evidence generation, payer evidence requirements, and commercialization readiness
Proven ability to drive strategy in a matrix environment
Proven track record of collaborating with commercial, market access, HEOR, regulatory affairs, and clinical development organizations
Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
Based in the United States
Approximately 20% travel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company bonus depending on company and individual performance
Company-sponsored 401(k)
Pension
Vacation benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits
Flexible benefits, including healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts
Life insurance and death benefits
Time off and leave of absence benefits
Well-being benefits, including employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities
Remote work arrangement
Travel opportunities, approximately 20%