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Medical Affairs Lead

This role integrates program management, KOL engagement, and cross-functional leadership, with the flexibility to focus on either Program Management or KOL Engagement and Relationship Management ...

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Medical Affairs Lead

Remote

Axogen
Biotechnology Research and Development • 201 - 500 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Life

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

Job Summary of the Medical Affairs Lead

The Medical Affairs Lead is an individual contributor within the Medical Affairs department, responsible for leading, developing, and optimizing surgeon-driven engagement programs and Key Opinion Leader (KOL) strategies across all markets. This role integrates program management, KOL engagement, and cross-functional leadership, with the flexibility to focus on either Program Management or KOL Engagement and Relationship Management, depending on business needs and individual expertise.

The Medical Affairs Lead contributes to both operational execution and strategic initiatives, partnering closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure high-quality, compliant, and impactful Medical Affairs activities aligned with organizational priorities.

Requirements of the Medical Affairs Lead

Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences or related field (advanced degree preferred).
  • 3 years of relevant experience in Medical Affairs, life science event strategy, KOL management or medical program leadership.
  • Demonstrated experience managing and evolving complex, surgeondriven medical programs.
  • Strong ability to influence and collaborate with senior internal and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to leadership.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced, matrixed environment.
  • Strong analytical capabilities with experience translating data into actionable insights.
  • Proficiency with MS Office and Medical Affairs reporting tools.
  • Willingness and ability to travel domestically up to 50% including weekends as needed.

Preferred

  • Experience supporting Medical Advisory Boards (MABs) and Visiting Surgeon Programs (VSPs) at a strategic level.
  • Experience contributing to departmental planning, budget ownership, or program optimization initiatives.

Responsibilities of the Medical Affairs Lead

The specific duties of the Medical Affairs Lead include but are not limited to:

Core Responsibilities

  • Serve as a primary Medical Affairs liaison for key opinion leaders, internal stakeholders, senior leadership, and external vendors
  • Support program and engagement strategy aligned to Medical Affairs and organizational priorities
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Clinical, Commercial, R&D, and other functions to ensure aligned execution
  • Develop and deliver reports and executive-ready summaries related to Medical Affairs programs and engagement outcomes
  • Support post-engagement analysis, including insight synthesis and 30/60/90-day follow-ups
  • Identify gaps in processes or documentation and support continuous improvement initiatives
  • Ensure all Medical Affairs activities comply with federal and state laws, AATB requirements, and company policies and SOPs
  • Deliver work aligned with business objectives, timelines, and quality expectations
  • Support strategic decision-making through financial, program, and engagement analysis
  • Translate program outcomes and KOL insights into actionable recommendations
  • Identify opportunities to improve engagement quality, metrics, and overall medical impact
  • Contribute to the evolution of Thought Leadership processes and infrastructure

Program Management Focus

  • Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of Medical Affairs-driven programs, including:
    • Medical Advisory Boards (MABs)
    • Expert Panels
    • Visiting Surgeon Programs (VSPs)
    • Educational and Thought Leader meetings
  • Oversee end-to-end program logistics, including:
    • Scheduling and coordination
    • Venue sourcing and vendor management
    • Contracting and compliance documentation
    • Travel coordination and on-site execution
  • Manage and track program budgets, supporting financial planning and reporting
  • Ensure excellence in execution across both virtual and in-person programs
  • Identify and implement opportunities to enhance program design, efficiency, and medical impact

KOL Engagement & Relationship Management Focus

  • Own the KOL engagement lifecycle, including:
    • Identification and segmentation
    • Onboarding and engagement planning
    • Ongoing relationship management
  • Support execution of the KOL engagement strategy and relationship management roadmap
  • Maintain and optimize CRM systems and engagement tracking tools, ensuring accurate and compliant documentation
  • Coordinate KOL interactions across internal teams to ensure consistency and alignment
  • Gather and synthesize insights from KOL engagements to inform:
    • Clinical and medical strategy
    • Program development
    • Market understanding
  • Support speaker programs, training initiatives, and educational engagement activities
  • Supports facilitation of the KOL contracting process by working closely with internal Axogen business partners (Compliance and Business Directors) and new KOL's.  Directly involved in contract negotiation processes and overall contract management
  • Support external representation activities by assisting with scientific meetings, advisory boards, and educational programming

Location

111 W. Oak Ave., Tampa, FL or remote (Tampa preferred)

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