Sr. Director, Medical Strategy, US Rare Emergency Medicine

Job Requisition ID:  32559
Department:  Medical Affairs (MED AFFAIRS)
Category:  Medical - Med Affairs
Location: 

Philadelphia

Date:  26 Jun 2025

Come and Save Lives with Us!

SERB is a fast-growing specialty pharmaceutical company that equips healthcare providers worldwide with life-saving medicines for patients facing rare conditions and emergencies.

For over 30 years we have consistently provided emergency medicines, medical countermeasures, and the world’s leading portfolio of antidotes.

Today SERB has over 500 employees in 18 countries and group revenue in excess of €400m. With a strong presence in the US, Europe, and the Middle East, along with a global network of trusted distribution partners, we make a broad range of essential medicines available in over 100 countries.

Having the right culture is as important to us as having the right portfolio. We are guided by our four values:

  • We make patients our priority
  • We act with accountability and integrity
  • We work together as one team        
  • We look for better ways forward      

By expanding our reach through selective acquisitions and entering new markets, we’re not just supplying medicine; we’re improving the standard of care for more patients around the world.

Broad Overview 

 

The Senior Director, Medical Strategy – Rare Emergency Medicine will serve as a key member of the US Medical team, responsible for developing and executing the integrated medical strategy for the company's Emergency Medicine portfolio. This strategic leader will collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical Development, Commercial, Regulatory, Market Access, and other key stakeholders to ensure successful development, launch, and lifecycle management of innovative therapies addressing high unmet medical needs.

 

As Sr. Director, Medical Strategy, your responsibilities will include: 

  • Develop and drive the US Rare Emergency Medicine medical affairs strategy for rare and emergency medicine assets, from early clinical development through commercialization and post-marketing.
  • Lead efforts to seek expert insights, scientific engagement, generate real-world evidence, develop publication strategies, and support investigator-initiated research to address key scientific and clinical questions.
  • Serve as the senior medical voice to KOLs, medical societies, and advocacy groups. Lead the development of advisory boards and scientific exchange strategies.
  • Partner with Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, and Commercial teams to ensure strategic alignment, especially around data dissemination, launch readiness, and product positioning.
  • Oversee development of scientific communication platforms, core medical content, and field medical training to ensure consistency and accuracy across regions.
  • Develop and execute omnichannel medical marketing strategy aligned to support the brand vision for each asset within the Rare Emergency Medicine Portfolio.
  • Play a pivotal role in product launch planning and execution, ensuring robust medical support and evidence generation for regulatory approvals and market access.
  • Act as the medical expert for our Emergency Medicine business unit
  • Design, implement and leverage transfer of knowledge and advisory initiatives
  • Facilitate Investigator Initiated research/study (IIS) medical requests
  • Lead engagement at medical and scientific meetings and symposia to maintain awareness of current issues and new data pertaining to assigned products and to communicate scientific information
  • Take part, communicate and collaborate within SERB US Leadership Team to ensure alignment and drive performance

The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list, and you may be required to undertake any other reasonable duties compatible with your experience and competencies. This description may be varied from time to time to reflect changing business requirements. 

 

To be successful in this role, you should demonstrate: 

  • PharmD, MD, PhD
  • 10+ years of medical affairs and/or MSL experience
  • Proven track record in acute care / hospital medical affairs
  • Demonstrated understanding and strategic application of medico-marketing, customer insights and account management
  • Experience in KOL management, advocacy and scientific society engagement
  • Cardiovascular or Surgery Therapeutic area experience is preferred
  • Self-motivated with leadership abilities and excellent communication skills

 

 

Serb Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer. We offer competitive compensation & benefit packages, challenging opportunities and a culture of working together in a supportive way built on our strong foundation of values.