Director, Medical Affairs Congress Strategy & Execution - Annexon, Inc.

Company:

At Annexon Biosciences we are a biopharmaceutical company advancing a late-stage clinical platform of novel therapies for people living with devastating classical complement-mediated neuroinflammatory diseases of the body, brain, and eye. Our novel scientific approach targets upstream C1q to block the classical complement inflammatory cascade before it starts, and its therapeutic candidates are designed to provide meaningful benefits across multiple autoimmune, neurodegenerative and ophthalmic diseases. With proof-of concept data in Guillain-Barré syndrome, Huntington’s disease and geographic atrophy, we are rigorously advancing our mid-to late-stage clinical trials to bring new potential treatments to patients as quickly as possible. At Annexon, you’ll be part of a team committed to making an impact together.  

For more information on Annexon and our pipeline, check out our site Annexon Biosciences & Annexon Pipeline. We trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol ANNX and are headquartered in Brisbane, CA.

We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team. We are building a diverse and inclusive workforce – come and be a part of our growth.

At Annexon, we are building a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and innovative company and we are looking for the BEST candidate for the job. That candidate may come from a less traditional background or may meet the qualifications in a different way. We would strongly encourage you to apply – especially if the reason you are the best candidate is not exactly as we describe it here. Learn more about Annexon’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, our values and culture!

Position:

The Director Medical Affairs Congress Strategy & Execution will work closely with all Medical Affairs functions, Marketing, Market Access, Sales, Commercial operations, Science, PTLs, PMOs, Clinical Development and all other cross functional stakeholders to provide strategy and project management for medical activities at major regional, national and international congresses.  This role will also be responsible for the strategic planning and execution of industry sponsored scientific symposia funded by Annexon.

Responsibilities include:

• Plan, lead & execute the Medical Affairs (MA) Congress Strategy focused on the development and implementation of the MA congress strategy, plan activities within the Neuromuscular or Ophthalmology TA in alignment with cross-functional teams
• Provide strategic direction on the development and execution of industry sponsored symposia, scientific receptions, medical roundtables, congress based advisory boards, overall Annexon congress presence and all other MA led events with congress attendee participation at major Neuromuscular, Ophthalmology or pipeline related congresses
• Facilitate development of Annexon sponsored (internal) and Sponsored (agency partnership) medical education (SME) and content in alignment with MA and organization strategy
• Strategize and develop congress capabilities to ensure alignment with scientific narrative and overall medical affairs strategy with cross functional teams
• Lead coordination, planning and execution of all congress related tactics with all MA s sub-functions to ensure a comprehensive and impactful presence at major congresses
• Plan, lead and execute Sponsored Medical Initiatives in partnership with cross functional team for development of product/disease related videos and slides for the HCP on third-party medical education platforms
• Lead pre-congress planning sessions and post-congress information sharing meetings for MA function
• Responsible for informing internal stakeholders across the organization on MA activities at all major congresses including at PMRs and EC meetings
• Explore on an ongoing basis, novel scientific congresses relevant to immunology, neuroimmunology, ophthalmology and other areas of high interest for Annexon
• Liaise with MA functions to support the review and management of all requests for sponsorships of major medical meetings and conferences, and programs approved and reviewed within MA
• Partners with cross functional stakeholders to develop annual budget to support MA congress sponsorships, symposia, meetings and other activities

Location: This position may be on-site at Annexon’s Headquarters in Brisbane, California or remote (within the US)

Salary Range: $238,000 - $252,000 

Education, Experience, and Skills:

Required:

• PharmD, PhD, or MD in related Life Sciences discipline.  Equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience may be considered
• 6+ years biopharmaceutical industry or agency experience leading the development and execution of industry sponsored symposia and scientific presentations
• Scientific content development experience in neurology, ophthalmology, immunology or rare disease across a variety of platforms, channels and venues (e.g. symposia, videos, webinars, website content, infographics, posters, oral presentations)
• Successful record of creating and managing complex project plans, timelines, budgets and critical paths
• Extensive experience in leading the planning and execution of congress planning, scientific symposia, publications, and digital scientific content in the biopharma industry
• Experience in developing, communicating, and implementing a comprehensive MA congress strategy and plan
• Ability to understand, critically analyze, and summarize complex scientific and medical data into impactful deliverables across live and digital channels
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative, team-oriented cross functional structure
• Prior experience as a project owner in effectively navigating MLR review within a biopharma organization
• Able to effectively network and partner with internal and external stakeholders including KOLs/HCPs and facilitate/promote cross-functional collaboration
• Detailed understanding of industry regulations and practices relating to Medical Affairs
• Ability to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally

 Preferred:

• Experience in MA and/or clinical R&D preferred
• Therapeutic area experience in neurology/neuromuscular, ophthalmology/retina and immunology preferred 

 Benefits:

• A stimulating and rewarding workplace includes flexible work schedules, remote opportunities and the ability to achieve a work-life balance.
• We are located in Brisbane, CA, with a shuttle service from BART, CalTrain and the Ferry.
• Annexon offers a competitive base salary and equity participation, employee stock purchase plan, as well as a comprehensive health benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending plans, as well as other benefits.

 Annexon Biosciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.  We are committed to fostering an environment where ALL people are welcome and supported. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results. Creativity and innovation flourish in an environment of openness, inclusion, and mutual respect.

Staffing Agencies:

Annexon Biosciences does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or firm that doesn’t have a signed agreement with Annexon Biosciences. Please do not send agency CVs/resumes through Annexon’s website or Annexon Employees.  Inquiries must be sent to talentacquisition@annexonbio.com with the Subject:  Staffing Agency Request.