Senior Director, Emerging Markets Vaccines Medical Affairs Lead (MD)

ROLE SUMMARY

The Senior Director, Medical Affairs Lead for Emerging Markets (EM) is a pivotal leadership role responsible for shaping and executing the medical strategy for vaccines across EM region. This individual will serve as the primary medical affairs expert for the region, ensuring that scientific, clinical, and public health insights are integrated into business strategies and Global Medical operational plans. The role requires a blend of strategic vision, scientific expertise, and cross-cultural leadership to drive product introduction, lifecycle management, and maximize public health impact in complex and evolving markets.

Key accountabilities include:

• Acting as the medical affairs lead for all vaccine in EM, with responsibility for aligning global and regional strategies.
• Providing expert guidance to cross-functional teams, including commercial, regulatory, safety, and public affairs, to ensure successful product launches and sustained market presence.
• Representing the company with external stakeholders such as KOLs, regulatory authorities, and professional societies, advocating for evidence-based decision-making and public health advancement.
• Collaborating the generation, and leading the interpretation, and dissemination of scientific evidence to support product value, safety, and efficacy in the region.
• Reporting directly to the VP, Medical Affairs Vaccines, and serving as a key member of the regional and global medical leadership team.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership & Medical Expertise

• Develop and implement the medical affairs strategy for vaccines in EM, ensuring alignment with Global Medical objectives and adaptation to local needs.
• Serve as the primary medical advisor for the region, providing scientific and clinical expertise to internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead the integration of scientific information (epidemiology, disease burden, public health value) into medical affairs deliverables and business strategies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Liaise with International Sr. Managers, country medical leads, commercial, regulatory, safety, public affairs, and other cross-functional partners to coordinate evidence generation, dissemination, and medical deliverables.
• Participate in global and regional governance committees, team meetings, and cross-functional working groups to ensure cohesive strategy and execution.

Evidence Generation & Dissemination

• Oversee the development and delivery of medical content in partnership with Medical Content Creation Colleagues, including slide decks, publications, congress presentations, and advisory board materials.
• Contribute to scientific manuscripts, systematic literature reviews, and peer-reviewed publications.
• Ensure the scientific accuracy and compliance of promotional materials, regulatory submissions, and safety communications.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain strong relationships with KOLs, professional societies, regulatory authorities, and external scientific experts.
• Collaborate in the organization of medical advisory boards, symposia, and congress activities to support product positioning and uptake.
• Act as a spokesperson for the company at scientific and public health forums.

Team Leadership & Talent Development

• Oversee and guide the work of colleagues within the matrixed organization, fostering a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous development.
• Mentor and coach team members, supporting their professional growth and ensuring delivery of high-quality outcomes.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure the efficient use of resources and alignment with business priorities.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, external regulations, and ethical standards in all medical affairs activities.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• MD with additional research training in one or more of the following areas: infectious disease, public health, epidemiology, vaccinology, clinical development, or closely related field
• At least 7 years of experience in medical affairs or related field, including vaccine-related clinical programs and medical/scientific activities
• Preference is for experience in vaccine-related or vaccine-preventable disease related medical/scientific activities
• Able to review and assess the safety aspects of vaccines and in promotional materials, publications, and interactions with KOLs.
• Demonstrated ability to create and articulate global strategies while also understanding how to tailor those global strategies for specific country needs
• Ability to dis