Executive Director, Medical Affairs, Endocrinology

This position is with Recordati Rare Diseases, Inc. (RRD), North America, an affiliate of Recordati.

Recordati Rare Diseases, Inc. (RRD) develops high-impact therapies for devastating rare diseases, focusing on providing often overlooked treatments to underserved communities in the U.S. Our mission is to mitigate the impact of rare diseases through increased awareness, improved diagnoses, and enhanced treatment availability, covering endocrinology, metabolic, and oncology franchises. RRD is dedicated to excellence, fostering a dynamic work environment that promotes professional growth and a significant impact on patients' lives.

Reporting Structure

Reports To: Chief Medical Officer and Vice-President of Clinical Development, North America
Direct Reports: Senior Director, Field Medical Affairs (Endocrinology)
Director, Scientific Affairs (Endocrinology)
Areas Managed: Field and Home Office Medical Affairs

Overview

The Executive Medical Director, Endocrinology serves as the senior physician leader responsible for the strategic direction, execution, and oversight of Medical Affairs activities within the Endocrinology franchise. This role provides leadership across field medical, scientific engagement, medical communications, evidence generation, medical education, and insight gathering initiatives while ensuring alignment with franchise objectives and patient needs. The Executive Medical Director partners closely with Commercial, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, and Corporate Leadership to drive scientific excellence, support lifecycle management, and advance the understanding and appropriate use of therapies across the endocrinology portfolio. This position serves as the primary medical and scientific leader for the Endocrinology franchise and is accountable for building strong relationships with key opinion leaders, guiding evidence generation activities, and ensuring the effective execution of field medical strategies through leadership of the Medical Affairs team.
Strategic Leadership
• Develop and execute the Medical Affairs strategy for the Endocrinology franchise.
• Ensure alignment of Medical Affairs plans with franchise priorities and corporate objectives.
• Serve as the primary medical advisor to internal stakeholders on scientific, clinical, and strategic matters related to endocrinology.
• Provide medical leadership for product lifecycle management, evidence generation, HEOR and future pipeline opportunities.
• Lead annual strategic planning for the Endocrinology Medical Affairs organization.
• Oversee and guide all Endocrinology Medical Affairs activities, ensuring consistency, quality, and execution excellence.
Medical Affairs Leadership
• Establish Medical Affairs priorities, objectives, and performance expectations.
• Foster a high-performing team culture focused on scientific excellence, collaboration, and patient impact.
• Drive talent development, succession planning, and organizational capability building within the Endocrinology Medical Affairs organization.
• Ensure alignment between field medical strategy and broader franchise objectives.
Scientific Engagement & External Expertise
• Develop and oversee scientific engagement strategies with key opinion leaders, researchers, and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain and expand strategic relationships with external experts in endocrinology and rare endocrine disorders.
• Represent Medical Affairs at scientific congresses, advisory boards, investigator meetings, and other external forums.
• Guide scientific exchange activities consistent with compliance requirements and industry regulations.
• Ensure the systematic collection and communication of medical insights to inform business decisions.

Education and Experience

• MD (Doctor of Medicine) required.
• Board certification or clinical experience in Endocrinology or a related specialty strongly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or Medical Affairs experience.
• Minimum 5 years of people leadership experience within Medical Affairs.
• Demonstrated success leading Medical Affairs strategy within specialty pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or rare disease environments.
• Experience leading field medical organizations and cross-functional teams.
• Proven experience engaging and influencing KOLs, investigators, and healthcare professionals

Knowledge and Skills

• Deep understanding of endocrinology and rare disease therapeutic areas.
• Strong clinical and scientific expertise.
• Demonstrated Medical Affairs leadership and strategic planning capabilities.
• Expertise in field medical strategy, KOL engagement, and evidence generation.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
• Ability to effectively lead in a matrixed environment.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Proven track record of developing high-performing teams

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Based upon job requirements, the employee may be required at times to attend meetings including travel out of state over weekends and nights. The employee must be able to freely operate and travel by car and train/plane modes of transportation. The employee is required to have a valid driver’s license and means of transportation.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to fly via commercial air carrier. This is largely a sedentary role; however, the employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Occasionally is required to lift and/or move light to moderate weight up to 25 lbs.

Location/Travel

This position is onsite in Bridgewater, NJ
The position may require domestic travel (approximately 30-40%). 

FLSA Classification

• This position is considered Exempt. 

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Recordati Rare Diseases to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Further, Recordati Rare Diseases will not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Recordati Rare Diseases will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Disclaimer

The expected salary range for this role is $273,000 - $373,000, depending on skills, competency, and market demand for your expertise.
In addition to base salary, compensation at Recordati Rare Diseases North America includes an annual bonus, along with a comprehensive benefits program that includes:
•    401(k) plan with a 100% company match on contributions up to 6%
•    Medical, dental, and vision insurance
•    Mental health and wellness benefits
•    Generous paid time off and holiday policies
•    Weeklong winter holiday shutdown
•    Life and AD&D insurance
•    Weekly complimentary lunch when on-site
We also offer additional programs that support your health, wellbeing, and work-life balance.
Recordati Rare Diseases North America is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment.
We are not accepting new third-party agencies or firms at this time. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our website, employees, or Human Resources. Recordati Rare Diseases North America will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm associated with unsolicited resumes.