Dir/Sr. Medical Director, IAI (Chadds Ford Township)

Incyte is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel medicines to meet serious unmet medical needs in oncology and inflammation and autoimmunity. Incyte is committed to the rigorous pursuit of research and development excellence to improve the lives of patients, make a difference in health care, and build sustainable value.

The Company strives to discover and develop first-in-class and best-in-class medicines-advancing a diverse portfolio of large and small molecules.

Job Summary (Primary Function)

The Director / Senior Director, Dermatology - US Medical Affairs (MA), Inflammation and Autoimmunity, is responsible for leading and executing Medical Affairs strategies and deliverables in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders including Medical Science Liaisons, Scientific Communications, Publications, Clinical Development, and Commercial teams. This individual will drive scientific engagement, support strategic initiatives, and strengthen collaborations with external experts and internal stakeholders to advance the understanding and application of therapeutic solutions for inflammatory dermatologic conditions.

We welcome applicants from diverse clinical and scientific backgrounds including M.D., Pharm.D., Ph.D., Nurse Practitioner (NP), and Physician Assistant (PA) professionals who bring deep dermatology expertise and industry-relevant Medical Affairs experience.

Essential Functions of the Role

Strategic & Scientific Leadership

• Serve as a Medical Affairs lead and subject matter expert in dermatology.
• Develop, track, and report on goals, objectives, and outcomes aligned with organizational strategy.
• Deliver clear and balanced scientific interpretation of clinical and real-world data to both internal and external audiences.

Stakeholder Engagement & External Collaboration

• Build and maintain trust-based relationships with external experts, healthcare professionals, and advocacy groups.
• Represent Medical Affairs at scientific congresses, advisory boards, and investigator meetings, promoting diversity and inclusion in engagement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Commercial, Clinical Development, Safety, Regulatory, MSLs, and Training to align scientific and strategic initiatives.
• Provide scientific guidance for promotional material review via the Medical-Legal-Regulatory (MLR) Committee.
• Contribute to sales training, speaker development, and field team enablement.

Medical Evidence Generation

• Provide scientific oversight and serve as a medical reviewer or monitor for Investigator-Initiated Research (IIR) and Medical Affairs-led clinical trials or observational studies.
• Collaborate on study design, analysis, and publication strategy for evidence generation initiatives.

Qualifications and Preferred Experience

Required Education & Credentials (One of the following):

• M.D. or international equivalent
• Pharm.D., Ph.D. in life sciences or related discipline
• Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with advanced clinical training and experience in dermatology

Professional Experience

• Minimum 2 years of direct Medical Affairs experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, or equivalent in academia/clinical practice with industry-relevant roles
• Clinical or scientific expertise in dermatologic conditions such as atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, vitiligo, or other inflammatory skin diseases. Clinical practice experience in dermatology preferred
• Experience in Medical Affairs strategy, product launch, and evidence generation highly valued
• Experience with clinical trials, IIRs, and medical monitoring is preferred

Skills & Core Competencies

• Ability to communicate complex medical/scientific concepts effectively across audiences
• Strong understanding of clinical data analysis, translational medicine, and real-world evidence
• Demonstrated commitment to collaboration, diversity, inclusion, and teamwork
• Ability to educate, coach, and mentor internal teams and engage meaningfully with external stakeholders

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.

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