Location: United States (Remote or Hybrid; travel required)
Reports to: Head of Medical Affairs
ABOUT INVENTIVA
Inventiva is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company headquartered in France, focused on the development of lanifibranor in a Phase 3 trial, NATIV3, in MASH. To learn more, please visit: https://inventivapharma.com/
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Director, Medical Affairs to drive U.S. medical affairs activities during a critical transition from late-stage development to launch readiness. This is a highly visible role with significant impact on how our Phase 3 data are interpreted, communicated, and translated into clinical and scientific value.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned medical affairs leader who thrives in fast moving biotech environments, brings strong scientific credibility, and has hands-on experience supporting pivotal data readouts and pre-commercial preparation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the U.S. medical affairs strategy for lanifibranor, aligned with clinical, regulatory, and commercial objectives.
- Drive medical planning and execution for topline and full data readouts, including scientific interpretation and data dissemination.
- Provide medical leadership for congress strategy, publications, abstracts, and scientific presentations.
- Develop core scientific narratives, medical decks, FAQs, and reactive materials in a compliant manner.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), investigators, and external experts.
- Plan and lead advisory boards and scientific exchange activities.
- Partner cross‑functionally with Clinical Development, Regulatory, Commercial, Market Access, and Communications.
- Support launch readiness, including disease education, unmet need articulation, and evidence-generation planning.
- Ensure all medical affairs activities are compliant with FDA regulations, PhRMA Code, OIG guidance, and internal policies.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Advanced scientific or medical degree required (MD, DO, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent)
- 10+ years of experience in Medical Affairs within biotech or pharmaceutical organizations
- Proven experience supporting Phase 3 clinical programs and/or major clinical data readouts
- Pre‑launch and/or launch experience strongly preferred
- Demonstrated success in KOL engagement, advisory boards, and scientific exchange
- Prior people leadership or matrix leadership experience preferred
- Strong understanding of U.S. regulatory and compliance requirements for Medical Affairs.
Preferred
- Strategically minded with the ability to execute hands‑on in a lean biotech environment.
- Strong clinical and scientific acumen with excellent communication skills.
- Comfortable operating with ambiguity during high‑stakes milestones.
- Collaborative leader and trusted cross‑functional partner.
Travel
- Approximately 30–40%, including scientific meetings, advisory boards, and internal meetings.
WHY JOIN US
Join Inventiva at a pivotal moment as we prepare for the next phase of growth. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of Medical Affairs, build a world-class team, and contribute to bringing a potentially transformative therapy to patients with significant unmet medical needs.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.