TGI Life Sciences

Direct message the job poster from TGI Life Sciences Stuart Gill Stuart Gill Director at TGI Life Sciences A fast-growing, publicly listed biotech advancing a first-in-class therapy for retinal disease is preparing for NDA submission and a US commercial launch. With strong clinical data and a global team scaling rapidly, we’re now building our US medical affairs leadership — and looking for an exceptional operator to own this function.As Head of Medical Affairs (US), you’ll be the strategic and operational lead for all medical affairs activity in the US market. Working in tight partnership with the Chief Medical Officer (EU-based), you’ll shape medical strategy, elevate scientific engagement, and prepare the organization for its first commercialized product in the ophthalmology space.You’ll be responsible for: 🔹 Medical affairs strategy for the US launch 🔹 Building & managing a national KOL and retina specialist network 🔹 Medical information, medical communication & scientific content 🔹 Supporting field-based medical activities & MSL development (future build) 🔹 Leading congress, conference, and scientific meeting presence 🔹 Ensuring compliant engagement with external experts & medical communities 🔹 Acting as US medical point person across cross-functional launch teamsThis is a hands-on role — perfect for someone who loves being in the science, in the clinics, and in front of KOLs rather than a matrixed organisation.What You’ll Be Doing Day-to-Day✔ Build out the US KOL network across major retina and ophthalmology centers ✔ Partner with the CMO to shape US medical strategy and launch plans ✔ Develop and deliver medical information, scientific materials & training ✔ Represent the company at key ophthalmology congresses (AAO, ASRS, ARVO, etc.) ✔ Lead US advisory boards, symposia, and scientific engagement initiatives ✔ Support publication strategy and external communication ✔ Collaborate cross-functionally with Commercial, Clinical, Regulatory & Market AccessWho We’re Looking ForWe're looking for someone who blends scientific depth, operational grit, and commercial launch savvy.You’ll likely bring: 🔸 MD, PharmD, PhD or equivalent scientific background 🔸 8–15+ years in Medical Affairs within biotech/pharma 🔸 Strong experience in ophthalmology, retina, or adjacent specialties 🔸 A track record building or expanding KOL networks 🔸 Experience preparing for or supporting a US product launch 🔸 Comfort operating in a lean, high-accountability biotech environment 🔸 Ability to travel regularly for KOL engagement & conferences Show more Show less Seniority level Director Employment type Full-time Job function Marketing and Strategy/Planning Industries Biotechnology Research, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Wholesale Drugs and Sundries