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Senior Director, Medical Affairs - Cardiology at Iterative Health

NYC, Cambridge or Southlake HQFull-timeMedical ScientificPosted 14 days ago
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About the Role

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Iterative Health is a healthcare technology and services company powering the acceleration of clinical research to transform patient outcomes.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">We built a leading performance-driven network of 100+ sites across the US, Europe, India, and Australia, conducting research directly in the communities where care is delivered across gastrointestinal, hepatology, obesity, and cardiology. By combining deep clinical trial expertise with cutting-edge AI, we connect sponsors' scientific ambitions with high-performing research teams that expedite and expand access to novel therapeutics for patients in need. Today, Iterative Health is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and New York City with 250+ employees world-wide.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p></div><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">We’re hiring a strategic and relationship-driven Senior Director of Medical Affairs to lead how we engage, educate, and influence Principal Investigators (PIs) across our growing site network</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">In this role, you’ll build trusted peer-to-peer relationships with physicians, site leads, and clinical decision-makers. You’ll be responsible for helping PIs understand and embrace Iterative Health’s trial model, clinical philosophy, and performance standards - ensuring consistency, trust, and long-term site engagement across the network.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">You’ll serve as a clinical ambassador and influencer, working cross-functionally with product,</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">site operations, and corporate development to shape how we scale, support, and activate high-performing sites. This is a high-impact, field-driven leadership role with strategic scope and visibility</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">The ideal candidate brings strong clinical and scientific credibility, exceptional relationship-building skills, and the ability to operate strategically in a fast-paced, highly collaborative healthcare environment.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Where You’ll Drive Impact&nbsp;</span></strong></p> <h3><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Physician Engagement&nbsp;</strong></span></h3> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Establish and deepen relationships with PIs and site leadership across our cardiology sites</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Develop and foster a structured engagement strategy with top investigators in the network&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Communicate Iterative Health’s clinical philosophy, trial model, and standards of excellence to site physicians</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Partner closely with Site Operations, Corporate Development, and Life Sciences teams to develop evidence-generation strategies.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Evaluate emerging scientific literature, clinical trends, standards of care, and competitive developments.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Translate complex clinical and scientific findings into clear strategic and clinical operational recommendations for PIs, leadership,&nbsp; and external partners.</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Serve as a strategic medical partner to CV Site Operations, Life Sciences, Corporate Development, Marketing, and executive leadership.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Provide insight into site capabilities, performance, and interest areas to help shape the trial portfolio at the site level</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Support site growth by collaborating with Corporate Development to assess and engage new site leads</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Partner with Business Development to support protocol evaluations with current and prospective life sciences customers.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Work closely with Clinical Operations and Site Network leadership to incorporate investigator and site perspectives into clinical strategy.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Provide medical expertise in support of new indications, partnerships, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Performs related duties as requested&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What You Bring to the Team&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">MD, DO, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent advanced degree in a relevant medical or scientific discipline.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">10+ years of relevant experience in Medical Affairs, Field Medical, Site Engagement,&nbsp; at a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Significant experience with cardiology principal investigators, community research sites, and cardiology KOLs</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Proven ability to build trust with physicians and influence clinical behavior</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Track record of driving site engagement and performance in clinical trials</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Strong understanding of clinical research, evidence generation, clinical development, and the healthcare ecosystem.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience working cross-functionally across clinical, scientific, commercial, product, and executive teams.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Strong scientific communication skills, including experience with publications, abstracts, presentations, or other scientific communications.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Excellent strategic thinking and the ability to translate complex scientific information into actionable business recommendations.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Exceptional executive presence, communication, and interpersonal skills.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ability to operate effectively in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment where priorities evolve quickly.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Strong judgment and commitment to scientific integrity, patient-centricity, and ethical medical practices.</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience in cardiology, or another relevant therapeutic area.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience working directly with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Established network of community based cardiology investigators</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>How We Work&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Collaborative and low-ego team environment</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">High ownership and accountability culture</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Fast-paced and highly iterative growth environment</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Open communication and continuous learning mindset</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Mission-driven organization focused on improving patient outcomes</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Comfortable navigating evolving business priorities and opportunities</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Benefits That Support You&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">We believe great teams do their best work when they feel supported — professionally and personally.</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Hybrid work environment with in-office collaboration two days per week in either our NYC, Boston or Southlake office</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with up to 80% of premiums covered by Iterative Health</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Mental health and wellness support through Spring Health</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Health HSA or FSA options, and commuter FSA contributions supported by Iterative Health</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Unlimited PTO, 12 company holidays, and a company-wide shutdown between Christmas and New Years</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">401(k) program with a company match of up to 3% (up to $3,000 annually)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Weekly in-office lunch benefit every Tuesday</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">100% company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Annual wellness and professional development stipend to support your health and growth</span></li> <li style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">And more!</span></li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">New York pay range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$210,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$265,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">At Iterative Health, we’re actively working towards creating an environment that is representative of the diversity of patients our technology serves. We are focused on building an equitable and inclusive culture, and by extension, hiring process. If you require any accommodations to make the application process or interviewing experience more accessible to you, please contact [email protected].</span></p></div>