Vice President, Medical Affairs

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Lead strategic Medical Affairs initiatives focused on hepatitis delta virus commercialization and oversee the development of cross-functional partnerships to drive product success.

Vir Biotechnology is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on powering the immune system to transform lives by discovering and developing medicines for serious infectious diseases and cancer. Its clinical-stage portfolio includes programs for chronic hepatitis delta and multiple dual-masked T-cell engagers across validated targets in solid tumor indications. Vir Biotechnology also has a preclinical portfolio of programs across a range of infectious diseases and oncologic malignancies.

We believe the success of our colleagues drives the success of our mission. We are committed to creating a company where everyone feels supported and encouraged to give their best.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Vir Biotechnology is looking for a strategic and hands-on Vice President, Medical Affairs to provide leadership for all Medical Affairs activities through the development and execution of strategies and tactics aligned with corporate goals, priorities, and objectives. Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, you will lead an established team with the potential to build and expand the department, elevating our Global Medical Affairs to the next level as we advance our pipeline and prepare for critical commercial milestones. The initial focus will be on hepatitis delta virus (HDV) commercialization readiness, while also providing Medical Affairs leadership across our broader portfolio, including infectious disease and oncology assets.

You will oversee operations, budget, and tactical execution while driving launch readiness, high-quality medical engagement, and maintaining Medical Affairs excellence. As a key leader, you will serve as a strategic partner across the organization, providing critical Medical Affairs expertise to shape product development and launch strategies.

This Position is located in our San Francisco headquarters with an expectation of 3 days per week in office.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Develop and execute global Medical Affairs strategy across all programs and therapeutic areas in alignment with corporate goals and priorities
Partner with clinical development teams on late-stage planning and lead Medical Affairs launch readiness activities
Provide cross-functional leadership and strategic input across clinical development, clinical operations, regulatory affairs, commercial, market access, and pharmacovigilance to inform product development strategies and commercial planning
Oversee operations, budget management, and tactical execution of medical affairs initiatives
Oversee publication strategy and execution
Lead congress and scientific meeting strategy to maximize scientific impact and visibility
Advance collaborations with Key Opinion Leaders and establish robust partnerships within the medical and scientific community, including oversight of KOL interactions, advisory board strategy, academic partnerships, and professional society activities to generate actionable insights
Oversee Medical Science Liaison (MSL) and Medical Information teams to deliver high-quality, compliant scientific exchange
Establish and oversee medical engagement strategies, directing team interactions with HCPs and synthesizing insights to inform organizational strategy and tactics
Oversee the gathering and synthesis of customer insights regarding Vir Bio and competitor products, translating findings into strategic recommendations to inform medical and commercial decision-making
Lead medical education initiatives to support disease state awareness and product knowledge
Serve as a medical and scientific representative of Vir Bio in interaction with external partners, including KOLs, medical experts, government agencies, and patient/provider organizations
Lead, mentor, and develop an existing team of medical affairs professionals, elevating team capabilities and performance to meet evolving business needs
Build a culture of transparency, innovation, teamwork, and scientific excellence
Maintain Medical Affairs excellence through adherence to the highest quality standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices

WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU BRING

MD or PharmD/PhD and 10+ years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry with progressive leadership responsibility
Significant experience in infectious diseases and/or oncology
Direct experience supporting mid-to-late-stage clinical development and ideally have supported a commercial product launch
Proven experience leading and developing medical affairs teams
Direct experience in medical field roles or leading medical field teams
Strong strategic thinking with proven ability to develop and execute strategies aligned with corporate goals in a matrixed, cross-functional environment
Demonstrated ability to scale and optimize medical affairs functions
Ability to inspire colleagues and promote collaboration across organizational boundaries
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to travel up to 30%

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WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE OFFER

The expected salary range for this position is $300,000 to $360,000 per year. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.

Vir Biotechnology's compensation and benefits are aligned with the current market and commensurate with the person’s experience and qualifications. All full-time employees receive a package that includes compensation, bonus and equity as well as many other Vir Biotechnology benefits and perks such as health and welfare benefit plans, non-accrual paid time off, company shut down for holidays, commuter benefits, childcare reimbursement, education reimbursement, 401K match and lunch each day in the office.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

All employment decisions at Vir Biotechnology are based on legitimate, non-discriminatory business requirements, job duties and individual qualifications. Employment decisions are made without regard to any legally protected characteristics.

This commitment extends to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, compensation, appraisal systems, promotions, training and career development programs. Vir Biotechnology also strongly commits to providing employees with a work environment free of unlawful conduct or harassment.

Vir Biotechnology Human Resources leads recruitment and employment for Vir Biotechnology. Unsolicited resumes sent to the company from recruiters do not constitute any type of relationship between the recruiter and Vir Biotechnology and do not obligate us to pay fees should we hire from those resumes. We ask that external recruiters and/or agencies not contact or present candidates directly to our hiring manager or employees.

For hires based in the United States, Vir Biotechnology, participates in E-Verify.

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Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

Education Stipend: Education reimbursement
Daily office lunch: Lunch each day in the office
Health Insurance: Health and welfare benefit plans
401K matching program: 401K match
Paid Time Off: Non-accrual paid time off