At Editas, we’re driven by a collective purpose, to bring transformative and life changing therapies to people living with serious diseases with the greatest unmet needs. This fuels our drive to excel in scientific innovation, allowing us to harness the power and potential of CRISPR/Cas9 and CRISPR/Cpf1 (Cas12a) gene editing.

We believe our people are at the core of everything we do, and we’re committed to cultivating a culture where every individual feels valued and included. To do this, we strive to integrate belonging, inclusivity, diversity, and equity into every aspect of our organization.

Together, we are leading the way towards a healthier and more equitable future.

Position Summary

The Medical Director, Medical Affairs will work in close collaboration with other cross functional leaders to develop and execute new therapy medical/scientific assessments, comprehensive lifecycle management, stakeholder engagement, data generation, and communication plans, and ensuring excellence in medical launch readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

As the Medical Director, you will be responsible for:

• Lead the development of scientific and medical affairs plans for innovative gene editing medicines
• Interface with key internal and external stakeholders across multiple teams to help foster the development and understanding of the evolving treatment landscapes across sickle cells disease, beta-thalassemia and other potential disease areas and ensure comprehensive thorough scientific and clinical evaluation of new and existing therapies
• Organizes expert input events (advisory boards and expert input forums) to inform how to develop and implement new gene editing medicines
• Utilize technical expertise in clinical trial design and drug development to drive the success of development and lifecycle management for gene editing medicines
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including healthcare professionals and regulatory bodies; Provide medical input and expertise on US labeling and regulatory interactions
• Monitor and analyze medical and scientific data to inform decision-making and strategy development and ensure medical and scientific accuracy of abstracts/posters/manuscripts
• Provide leadership to support product development, medical launch, and commercialization
• Identify and build critical external relationships with US thought leaders and communities in the sickle cell therapeutic area
• Participate in developing, planning, and execution of an evidence generation plan strategy

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a scientific discipline (M.D., PhD or PharmD) with preferred experience in patient care
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in Medical Affairs with increasing levels of leadership and responsibility
• Strategic thinking, demonstrated commitment to innovation
• Ability to manage competing priorities and projects, as well as expectations
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and project management skills
• Ability to take initiative and solve complex and challenging problems
• Ability to effectively influence and collaborate with partners across divisions in a matrix environment
• Ability to travel 5-10%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clinical trial or patient care experience in gene editing medicines, hemoglobinopathies, or related therapeutics areas
• If you are a results-focused and collaborative professional with a passion for advancing transformative therapies, we invite you to apply. Join us at the forefront of genetic innovation and be a key contributor to Editas Medicine’s mission of redefining healthcare through cutting-edge genetic technologies.

Benefits Summary:

Editas provides a comprehensive array of benefits to all employees, including a Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Medical Plan, a company-funded Health Savings Account, Dental and Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Dependent Care Account, Tuition Reimbursement, 401(k) plan with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness Programs, and a flexible Paid Time Off policy.

If you are a results-focused and collaborative professional with a passion for advancing transformative therapies, we invite you to apply. Join us at the forefront of genetic innovation and be a key contributor to Editas Medicine’s mission of redefining healthcare through cutting-edge genetic technologies.

Fostering Belonging. Fueling Innovation. Transforming Lives.