Vice President, U.S. Medical Affairs

U.S.-Based | Growth-Stage Global Aesthetics Company

Overview

We are a fast-growing, global aesthetics pharmaceutical company building our U.S. presence. We are seeking a Vice President, U.S. Medical Affairs to establish, lead, and scale our U.S. Medical Affairs function.

This is a hands-on leadership role for a seasoned medical professional who combines clinical practice experience with senior Medical Affairs leadership in pharma or medical devices. The successful candidate will serve as the senior medical authority in the U.S. and play a critical role in shaping strategy, culture, and scientific credibility as the organization grows.

Reports to:

EVP, Chief Medical Officer

Key Responsibilities

Build & Lead U.S. Medical Affairs

Establish the U.S. Medical Affairs strategy, infrastructure, and governance for a growth-stage organization

Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing Medical Affairs team, including MSLs and future medical leadership roles

Serve as the senior U.S. medical leader and primary scientific voice internally and externally

Medical & Scientific Strategy

Provide medical and scientific leadership across the U.S. aesthetics portfolio

Oversee medical education, scientific communications, investigator-initiated studies, and evidence generation

Ensure scientific rigor, medical accuracy, and regulatory compliance across all medical activities

KOL & External Engagement

Develop and maintain strong relationships with U.S. KOLs, investigators, and professional societies

Lead advisory boards, scientific exchange, and congress engagement

Represent the company at major medical meetings and industry forums

Cross-Functional Partnership

Act as a strategic partner to Commercial, Clinical Development, Regulatory, and Compliance

Provide medical insight to brand strategy, launch planning, and lifecycle management

Support field teams through compliant scientific training and education

Compliance & Best Practices

Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, PhRMA Code, and internal policies

Establish SOPs and best practices appropriate for a scaling U.S. organization

Qualifications

MD, DO, or PhD required (MD or DO strongly preferred)

Clinical practice experience required

Minimum 10+ years combined experience in clinical practice and pharmaceutical or medical device industry

Proven leadership experience within U.S. Medical Affairs

Experience in aesthetics, dermatology, plastic surgery, ophthalmology, or related specialties strongly preferred

Demonstrated ability to build lean functions and teams in a growth-stage or entrepreneurial environment

Strong understanding of U.S. regulatory, compliance, and medical governance requirements

Ideal Candidate Profile

Entrepreneurial, builder mindset with comfort operating in ambiguity

Highly credible clinician who can engage peer-to-peer with physicians and KOLs

Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach

Strong cross-functional collaborator and communicator

Why This Role

Opportunity to build and shape U.S. Medical Affairs from the ground up

High visibility, leadership role with direct influence on U.S. strategy

Dynamic, fast-paced environment within a growing global aesthetics organization