Executive Director, Medical Affairs – COPD

About the role

The Executive Director, Value & Implementation Global Medical & Scientific Affairs (V&I GMSA) for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) leads the alignment and execution of the global medical‑scientific strategy for this therapeutic area. Reporting within the V&I organization, the role balances global responsibilities with a 50 % focus on the United States and 50 % on the rest of the world, partnering with internal and external stakeholders to drive value and implementation initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Generate and execute the global strategic V&I plan for COPD, coordinating rollout to regional and country teams.
• Collaborate with product development, brand, and outcomes research teams to define clinical‑development and brand strategies.
• Engage global scientific leaders, payers, guideline committees, and government officials to inform V&I priorities.
• Lead a high‑performing team, managing talent, budgets (within a 3 % variance) and ensuring executional excellence.
• Provide medical insight to Global and Regional Directors of Medical Affairs and support local data‑generation study concepts.

Required profile

• Medical degree (M.D., Ph.D., DDS/DMD or Pharm.D.; M.D. strongly preferred) with recognized expertise in pulmonology, pulmonary critical care or infectious disease.
• Minimum three years of experience in medical affairs or clinical development within the pharmaceutical industry, with a proven track record of global team leadership.
• Strong strategic thinking, decision‑making and ability to influence cross‑functional partners in a matrix environment.
• Excellent communication, analytical and project‑management skills, with experience managing budgets and delivering results.