Associate Director Neurology

Supernus Pharmaceuticals is an award-winning biopharmaceutical company with more than 30 years of experience in developing and commercializing products that treat central nervous system (CNS) diseases. At Supernus, we develop innovative products that help treat neurological and psychiatric conditions. We currently have 8 products in the market that are making a real impact on patient outcomes.

Job Summary:  

The Associate Director of Neurology serves as a scientific and strategic leader for the medical affairs team. This role involves supporting the advancement of Supernus therapies for diseases of the central nervous system (CNS).  The Associate Director of Neurology is responsible for the direction and execution of neurology focused clinical development and medical affairs initiatives. Incumbents will collaborate cross-functionally with clinical development, medical affairs, human resources, and market access teams to support the commercialization of therapies, ensuring that programs adhere to industry and regulatory standards. This individual will also act as a scientific expert, engaging with external/internal stakeholders and key opinion leaders (KOLs) foster the grow of strong partnerships.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides oversight for the design, implementation, and execution of clinical trials, including protocol development, data analysis, and interpretation of results.
• Collaborates with the medical affairs team to develop and execute medical strategies including scientific communication and KOL engagement.
• Works with medical and commercial teams including Research and Development, Marketing, Sales, Regulatory, Legal, Human Resources, and all other departments.
• Assists the Medical Affairs Department and the Medical Team in field-based operations.
• Provides medical and scientific input into the development or product life-cycle plans, launch strategies, and post- marketing activities.
• Functions as an opinion leader both nationally and regionally and works as a scientific bridge for Professional Societies/Congresses, Managed Care/Managed Markets, Organizations, and Academia.
• Ensures all medical affairs activities comply with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies.
• Provides medical review and approval of promotional materials to ensure compliance with industry guidelines.
• Establishes and fosters long-term, collaborative relationships with KOLs through regular scientific exchange, advisory boards, and one-on-one meetings.
• Provides KOLS with accurate, evidence-based information and addresses scientific inquires in a timely manner.
• Other responsibilities and projects as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership and management in an effective manner consistent with Company Values towards defined Corporate Objectives.
• Understands Company Policy and procedure to be able to guide direct reports appropriately.

Knowledge & Other Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a scientific or medical field (MD, PhD, PharmD, or NP) and a minimum of five years of experience or a master’s degree and a minimum of six years of experience, experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
• Previous experience working with with commercial/market product launches, clinical development, and pharmaeconomics.
• Proven track record of leading clinical trials and contributing to regulatory submissions.
• Strong understanding of neurology therapeutic areas.
• Proven experience in KOL engagement and evidence generation.

Other Characteristics:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and maintain high ethical standards of integrity and quality.
• Ability of having an innovative and dynamic approach to work.
• A self-starter able to work independently but comfortable working in a team environment.
• Ability to consistently exhibit Supernus Values in interactions with employees at all levels of the organization, vendors, customers and others.
• Capable of performing other duties as assigned by Management.
• Authorized to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment/Travel Requirements:

• Sedentary work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or carrying objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer screen, iPad, or other electronic device; and extensive reading
• The worker is not substantially expose