Senior Medical Director, Medical Affairs

About the role

The Senior Medical Director, Medical Affairs leads scientific exchange and external engagement for Beeline Medicines, focusing on lupus (SLE and CLE) across rheumatology, dermatology, and nephrology. Reporting to the SVP of Clinical Development and Medical Affairs, this senior leader shapes the medical affairs strategy for the company’s I&I pipeline.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the primary medical and scientific contact for key medical experts, investigators, HCPs, and patient advocacy groups, building trusted peer‑level relationships.
• Define and execute the medical affairs strategy for lupus indications, including KME engagement, evidence generation, medical education, advisory boards, and publication planning.
• Lead peer‑to‑peer scientific exchange, monitor competitive data, and provide strategic input to clinical development, regulatory, and market access teams.
• Oversee development and review of medical content such as education materials, slide decks, abstracts, posters, and manuscripts to ensure scientific accuracy and compliance.
• Partner with Field Medical Affairs and MSL teams to ensure consistent scientific tools and participate in high‑complexity field interactions.

Required profile

• Advanced clinical degree (MD or DO) required; board certification or training in rheumatology, dermatology, nephrology, immunology or related specialty strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience and 5 years in pharmaceutical/biotech medical affairs, with direct experience in lupus programs.
• Deep scientific expertise in autoimmune disease, especially lupus (SLE/CLE), and an established network of key medical experts in these fields.

Required skills

• Scientific leadership and ability to translate complex data into clear medical messaging.
• Experience designing and executing advisory board meetings, medical education programs, and publication strategies.