Director, Medical Affairs

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients- that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don't settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients' lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Regional Medical Affairs Director for the Americas will lead the medical team across Canada, the US, and Latin America, while serving as a member of the Americas Senior Leadership Team.

• The role involves overseeing the budget, managing a multicultural team of physicians and nurses, and guiding regional medical strategies aligned with global objectives.

• The director will act as the medical expert in the region, ensuring ethical promotion and advancements in patient-centered healthcare.

• They will provide scientific insights to internal teams, develop educational programs for healthcare professionals, and ensure the accuracy and compliance of promotional materials.

• Building and maintaining relationships with healthcare professionals, KOLs, and medical societies will be key to supporting business needs and internal strategies.

• The director will also train internal teams on clinical data and collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, commercial, and regulatory departments.

• They will be responsible for managing medical inquiries, adverse event reporting, and pharmacovigilance compliance, as well as identifying local data gaps and collaborating with HEOR and market access teams to generate evidence for value demonstration.

• This position requires a strategic leader with strong medical expertise and collaboration skills.

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in Medicine, Biomedical Sciences or related field and a Doctor of Medicine degree plus 5 years of related experience

• Required skills:

  • (1) 5 years in nephrology clinical experience with peritoneal dialysis patients and acute kidney injury care;

  • (2) Experience/knowledge managing/interaction within North America (Canada and the US) and Latin America's South and North Nephrology Healthcare markets: Knowledge of local epidemiology and dialysis penetration. Know-how responding to inquiries (around 5000 per year in the US). Know-how on MSL duties management and execution of metrics/KPIs program;

  • (3) Author at least 5 internationally published peer reviewed scientific articles;

  • (4) Design, execute and assess impact and educational objectives of 5 nephrology educational programs for healthcare professionals.

  • (5) certificate of specialty in nephrology from a recognized national medical body/professional association

• Up to 30% domestic and international travel required. Must live within normal commuting distance of the worksite. Must live near a major airport.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Vantive, we are committed to equitable pay for all our employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $200,000 - $300,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and/or long-term incentive. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

Qualified applicants can apply directly to the Vantive Website at: jobs.vantive.com. Please search job JR - 190905 Director, Medical Affairs. EOE

US Benefits at Vantive

This is where your well-being matters. Vantive offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Aon Pooled Employer Plan ("Aon PEP"), Vantive's 401(k) retirement savings plan, to help you prepare for your future. The Aon PEP is designed to help improve retirement outcomes by providing retirement resources more efficiently. The plan offers a robust set of investment options, financial education, and a suite of resources to support your retirement goals.

We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees.For additional information regarding Vantive's US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Vantive

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vantive is an equal opportunity employer. Vantive evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

Reasonable Accommodation

Vantive is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Form Link

Recruitment Fraud Notice

Vantive has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Vantive employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice.