Regional Medical Advisor Pipeline Americas

Introduction to role 

The Regional Medical Advisor Pipeline Director (RMAP), is a vital part of Global DRS, serving as a field-based scientific resource responsible for the external scientific engagement (ESE) strategy for designated programs within a Therapeutic Area (TA) in their region, as well as collaborate on the cross-program scientific engagement needs for the TA. 

Collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders, the RMAP will work on designated trials and cross-program scientific engagement needs. The RMAP will establish and maintain relationships with Key External Experts (KEEs) within a specific region to advise on Alexion’s clinical development strategy and trial execution within a TA. 

Reporting directly to the Global / TA Head of External Scientific Engagement, the RMAP will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful performance of clinical trials, supporting activities such as early insight collection, guiding feasibility, and enhancing trial recruitment and retention. 

Accountabilities/Responsibilities 

• Regional ESE Strategy 

• Primary responsible for the overall scientific engagement (ESE) strategy within a Therapeutic Area (TA) in their region. 

• KEE Partnerships 

• Establishing long-term partnerships with Key Experts. 

• Clinical Trial Support  

• Inform identification of potential sites and investigators for clinical trials. 

• Drive scientific engagement initiatives to enhance recruitment and retention. 

• Scientific Exchange 

• Develop and maintain the highest scientific and medical and scientific expertise in the relevant fields and be acknowledged internally and externally as an expert & resource in the assigned therapeutic area. 

• Lead & implement relevant local initiatives with key experts to support DRS objectives or successful study implementation in alignment with Global Program Teams, COM and Country Medical Affairs colleagues. 

• Identify and address relevant educational gaps and relay those to Global Clinical Development. 

• Ensure timely and informative scientific/medical exchanges with trialists and internal partners, in accordance with compliance policies and with legal requirements. 

• Scientific Development Intelligence  

• Develop in-depth knowledge of the assigned therapeutic areas and pipeline assets. 

• Gather and effectively share actionable insights from the field with relevant stakeholders. 

• Team efficiency 

• Leads and optimizes ESE processes end‑to‑end, identifying gaps, standardizing best practices, and driving measurable efficiency gains across teams. 

• Proactively scopes, prioritizes, and steers non‑rMAP initiatives with cross‑functional stakeholders, balancing portfolio needs and ensuring strategic impact and adoption. 

• Compliance  

• Stay current of local laws and guidelines, codes of practices and Alexion policies relevant to Clinical Development and Medical Affairs activities. 

•  Strong collaboration with (but not limited to):  

• External Scientific Engagement Head Pipeline (EHP) & TA ESE Head 

• Country Operations 

• Medical Affairs 

• Global Clinical Operations 

• Clinical Development 

• Market Access 

• Launch excellence 

Essential Skills/Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in health sciences

• Minimum 7 years of combined Medical Affairs, Clinical Development and/or relevant clinical experience. 

• Experience and skills in experts' engagement and leading Advisory Boards 

• Understanding of the healthcare landscape 

• Willingness to travel up to 50% of time 

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken 

Desirable Skills/Experience 

• Advanced degrees (MD, PharmD, or PhD) in natural sciences. 

• Demonstrated patient-centric approach. 

• Excellent communication and leadership skills 

• Ability to build networks and manage complex projects. 

• Independent, proactive work style with a team-oriented mindset. 

• Adaptability and a positive outlook in challenging scenarios

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $ 203,709.60 - 305,564.40 USD . Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement

plans.