Associate Director, Medical Affairs

• Establish and maintain peer-to-peer scientific relationships with KOLs, principal investigators, and healthcare professionals in the neurodegenerative field.
• Present and discuss clinical/scientific data related to Parkinson’s disease and investigational therapies in a balanced, compliant, and evidence-based manner.
• Attend and support congresses, advisory boards, and symposia, representing Medical Affairs and capturing meaningful external insights.
• Gather, analyze, and communicate field insights to inform medical strategy, publication planning, evidence generation, and cross-functional decision-making.
• Partner cross-functionally with various internal teams to align field insights with company objectives.
• Contribute to the development and execution of field medical strategy, including KOL mapping, external expert identification, and stakeholder engagement planning.
• Support clinical trial sites through scientific engagement, feasibility discussions, and issue escalation as needed.
• Support the development and delivery of scientific/educational presentations for healthcare providers, payers, and advocacy groups
• Provide scientific training and mentorship to field medical colleagues and support onboarding of new MSLs.
• Assist in medical budget planning and tracking to ensure effective allocation of resources.
• Mentor and support the development of junior MSLs in the field team
• Lead or contribute to Medical Affairs initiatives such as publication planning, advisory board development, field medical training, and insight reporting.
• Oversee CRM usage for tracking KOL interactions, metrics, and strategic impact reporting.
• Represent Medical Affairs during internal planning meetings and strategic discussions.
• Support broader Medical Affairs operations including Medical Information, pharmacovigilance coordination, vendor oversight, and external meeting logistics.

• Advanced scientific or clinical degrees (PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent) required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Medical Affairs, with at least 3 years as an MSL preferably in neuroscience or gene/cell therapy.
• Proven experience engaging with KOLs, clinical sites, and scientific leaders in a field-based capacity.

• Scientific & Clinical Acumen: Deep understanding of neuroscience landscape and emerging therapeutic data.
• Medical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of Parkinson’s disease, neurodegenerative disorders, or movement disorders.
• KOL Engagement: Ability to build trust, credibility, and long-term relationships with scientific leaders and investigators.
• Strategic Insight Application: Skilled in gathering, synthesizing, and communicating insights to shape medical planning.
• Communication & Presentation: Exceptional written and verbal skills; experienced in delivering scientific content to diverse audiences.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Effective partner across Medical, Clinical, Commercial, HEOR, and Advocacy functions.
• Compliance & Ethics: Knowledge of MLR requirements, industry guidelines (PhRMA, OIG), and compliant scientific exchange.
• Project Leadership: Capable of leading key initiatives (advisory boards, training, publications, field programs).
• Mentorship & Team Contribution: Supports development of internal colleagues and contributes to team effectiveness.
• Analytical & CRM Proficiency: Experience using CRM platforms for insight management and field reporting.
• Adaptability & Initiative: Thrives in dynamic environments with changing priorities and evolving strategy.
• Technology Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable adopting digital engagement platforms.
• Industry/Business acumen: Thorough understanding and experience in successful progression of clinical development programs
• Location: Field-based, U.S. (Preference for Eastern or Central time zones).

Aspen Neuroscience is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Authorization to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship is required.

Aspen Neuroscience, Inc., located in scenic Torrey Pines, is noted for its collaborative and learning focused culture where each person is valued for contributing their strengths and energy to building a world-class line of products for patients in need. The company offers a competitive total compensation package, time-off in addition to Company observed holidays, Medical/Dental insurance benefits, onsite gym, and other wellness perks.

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in San Diego is $200-$220k annually. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Aspen Neuroscience is multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.