Director - Medical AffairsA Few Words About Us Integrated Resources, Inc is a premier staffing firm recognized as one of the tri-states most well-respected professional specialty firms. IRI has built its reputation on excellent service and integrity since its inception in 1996. Our mission centers on delivering only the best quality talent, the first time and every time. We provide quality resources in four specialty areas: Information Technology (IT), Clinical Research, Rehabilitation Therapy and Nursing.Job DescriptionThe Director of Medical Affairs is a physician who will report to the Chief Medical Officer, and will be in Marlborough, MA. Primarily focused on the diagnosis and monitoring of immune and infectious diseases. The Director of Medical Affairs will be responsible for providing medical and scientific leadership and support for company programs in various stages of clinical development, as well as for approved products on a worldwide basis. The Director of Medical Affairs will supply high quality internal expertise to senior management and will support Marketing, Medical Education, and Business Development in the assessment of new opportunities. The Director of Medical Affairs will also represent the company before thought leaders, learned societies and public bodies.Responsibilities:Contribute to the planning and timely execution of Clinical Development studies, within appropriate standards for compliance, quality, timeliness, and budgetSupport investigator-initiated clinical studiesProvide high-quality medical opinion to cross-functional company teamsConduct advisory board and steering committee meetingsCollaborate with company colleagues in other regions to define, guide and execute regional strategies and tactics according to corporate objectivesProvide high quality clinical input in disease-specific strategy plans, as well as publications, educational materials, study protocols, steering committee and advisory board meeting objectives, medical information letters, commercial planning, and on scientific educational grant requests and patient advocacy grant requestsRecruit and manage the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) teamTrack Medical Affairs activities and performance against goals/budgetPerform regular literature research and analysis to support the company's strategic intent and identify new scientific opportunitiesPartner with Marketing and Business Development on developing a timely publication strategyInteract with key stakeholders, as a therapeutic area medical strategy expert, including thought leaders, learned societies, public bodies and policy makersQualificationsQualifications: MD with postgraduate specialization in Infectious Diseases or Immunology. Industry experience of 5 or more years strongly preferred. Experience in the conduct of clinical trials preferred. Proficiency in critical data review and interpretation. Excellent analytical and interpretative skills and ability to develop and translate medical affairs strategies into actions. Matrix leadership of cross-functional teams. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including facilitation of interactive discussions and presentations to large and diverse audiences, including thought leaders. Customer focus and credibility with customers. Cultural sensitivity, international experience and more than one spoken language are advantages. Availability to travel (approx. 25-33%)