Senior Director, Medical Affairs

Who we are: Kymera is a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering the field of targeted protein degradation (TPD) to develop medicines that address critical health problems and have the potential to dramatically improve patients’ lives. Kymera is deploying TPD to address disease targets and pathways inaccessible with conventional therapeutics. Having advanced the first degrader into the clinic for immunological diseases, Kymera is focused on building an industry-leading pipeline of oral small molecule degraders to provide a new generation of convenient, highly effective therapies for patients with these conditions. Founded in 2016, Kymera has been recognized as one of Boston’s top workplaces for the past several years. How we work: <ul> <li>PIONEER: We are courageous, resilient and rigorous in our mission to improve patients’ lives through our revolutionary degrader medicines.</li> <li>COLLABORATE: We value trust + transparency from everyone. Our goals are shared, our decisions data-driven and our camaraderie genuine.</li> <li>BELONG: We recognize our differences, inviting curiosity and inclusivity, so that our people are valued, seen, and heard.</li> </ul> How you’ll contribute: The Senior Director, Medical Affairs, reporting into the Vice President, Medical Affairs, is a strategic leader responsible for developing and executing medical affairs strategy across key domains, including spearheading data generation and dissemination, medical-to-medical content development, scientific publications, advisory boards, field medical training materials, congress planning, and grants and sponsorships.  This role will work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders (R&D, Commercial, Regulatory, etc.) and externally with healthcare professionals, key opinion leaders (KOLs), and scientific organizations to ensure impactful and compliant medical engagement and education aligned with corporate objectives. <ul> <li>Review and interpret clinical data, communicate information to stakeholders, translate scientific findings into actionable insights, and develop and drive impactful initiatives.</li> <li>Drive the creation and implementation of a robust and impactful scientific publication strategy, emphasizing its critical role in advancing educational outreach and aligning with company clinical objectives through manuscripts, abstracts, and posters.</li> <li>Provide medical and scientific expertise for portfolio indications on clinical trial design, safety and effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and the development of accurate medical information for educational materials.</li> <li>Develop and lead medical strategy and engagement at major scientific congresses including planning, scientific symposia, data presentations, and KOL engagement.</li> <li>Lead the scientific review, development, approval, execution and communication of medical affairs sponsored or supported clinical research activities.</li> <li>Ensure seamless coordination with internal stakeholders and external agencies for logistics and deliverables across responsible functions.</li> <li>Oversee the review, approval, and tracking of medical education grants, sponsorships, and collaborations with external scientific organizations.</li> <li>Develop internal training and education initiatives to enhance scientific knowledge across the organization.</li> <li>Support corporate strategy and business development by providing medical affairs input for future business opportunities.</li> </ul> Skills and experience you’ll bring: <ul> <li>Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) in a scientific or clinical discipline required. Immunology experience strongly preferred. </li> <li>Minimum 10+ years of experience in medical affairs roles within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Experience developing then driving impactful medical affairs data generation and dissemination strategies based on clinical trial data, market dynamics, corporate objectives, and healthcare provider educational needs. </li> <li>Clear understanding of clinical research methodologies and ability to independently evaluate and translate scientific material in an effective credible manner.</li> <li>Solid understanding of clinical trial design, global drug development, regulatory approval process, and registry implementation to support clinical development programs.</li> <li>Strong business acumen and understanding of immunology/inflammation market dynamics and key value drivers.</li> <li>Knowledge of latest digital channels/tools to optimize education of and interactions with healthcare providers, advocacy organizations, patients, and key partners.</li> <li>Direct knowledge of promotional regulatory processes, Fair Market Value (FMV) process, tiering, and alignment with third-party vendors.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>In-depth knowledge of compliance, regulatory, and industry standards.</li> <li>Exceptional leadership, project management, and strategic thinking abilities.</li> <li>Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.</li> </ul> Kymera Therapeutics is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sex, marital status, gender expression or identity, genetic information, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.

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