Full-Time

Senior Manager

US Medical Review

Posted on 8/17/2026

Deadline 8/31/26
Alexion

Alexion

5,001-10,000 employees

Global biopharmaceuticals focusing on rare diseases

Compensation Overview

$116.7k - $175.1k/yr

+ Short-term incentive bonus + Equity-based awards

Boston, MA, USA

In Person

PharmD, PhD, MD

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
FDA Regulations
Quality Assurance (QA)
Data Analysis

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Requirements
  • An advanced scientific degree in pharmacy (PharmD) or a related science (PhD or MD) is required, along with 3 years of medical information or medical communications experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
  • Understanding of drug development, United States Food and Drug Administration and global regulations, and reporting requirements for pharmacovigilance events and product quality complaints is required.
  • Proficiency in literature searching is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is required.
  • The employee must be able to use a computer, communicate via phone, video, and electronic messaging, perform problem solving and analysis, collaborate with others, and maintain general availability during standard business hours.
Responsibilities
  • Provide medical and scientific expertise, review, advisement, and oversight for promotional and medical materials, internal training materials, and communications as part of the Promotional Review Committee and Medical Review Committee.
  • Develop and maintain broad and in-depth knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacotherapy, and clinical outcomes associated with assigned products and disease states.
  • Support the generation of therapeutic-area metrics and analytics for workload management and future resource forecasting.
  • Assist in developing and delivering presentations to internal colleagues, including medical information inquiry metrics, customer insights, procedural training for commercial and medical field teams, and medical booth training at medical congresses.
  • Create Medical Affairs content when applicable, review and fact-check data points, and assess the appropriateness of references cited in materials submitted to the Promotional and Medical Review Committees.
  • Report product quality complaints and adverse events to Quality Assurance or Drug Safety according to corporate policies when applicable.
  • Support operational initiatives such as developing and maintaining standard operating procedures, training modules, database and system enhancements, and vendor oversight.
  • Support broader Medical Communications activities, including Medical Education and Scientific Communication, when applicable.
Desired Qualifications
  • At least 2 years of experience providing medical review as part of a medical, legal, and regulatory team.
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in academia or the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry, or 2 years of relevant pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry experience.
  • Prior experience with promotional or medical review systems such as Veeva PromoMats.
  • Experience creating Medical Affairs content.
  • Ability to learn new software and applications.
  • Training or prior experience in assigned therapeutic areas or rare disease, immunology, nephrology, hematology, oncology, neurology, or enzyme-replacement therapies.
  • Experience working on product launches.
  • Completion of a post-PharmD fellowship in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.

Alexion focuses on discovering, developing, and selling therapies for rare and ultra-rare diseases by targeting the complement system. Its drugs, such as Soliris and Ultomiris, inhibit C5 to block inflammatory cascades, while Strensiq and Kanuma treat metabolic and lysosomal disorders. The company combines in-house R&D with acquisitions to expand its portfolio and leverages AstraZeneca’s global scale to reach patients. Its goal is to improve outcomes for patients with rare diseases and bring these therapies to international markets at premium pricing.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

1992

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What believers are saying

  • Ultomiris received FDA priority review June 15, 2026 for IgA nephropathy.
  • Alexion advanced ALXN2220 into phase 3 for ATTR-CM on April 10, 2026.
  • AAN 2026 data highlighted gefurulimab, Koselugo, and Ultomiris across neurology indications.

What critics are saying

  • Epysqli, a Soliris biosimilar, won FDA approval July 22, 2026, crushing legacy margins.
  • Strensiq successor efzimfotase alfa missed the adult primary endpoint in March 2026.
  • Alexion remains exposed to Ultomiris concentration; one setback hits hematology, nephrology, and neurology growth.

What makes Alexion unique

  • Alexion built first-mover complement biology expertise and still leads C5 inhibition.
  • AstraZeneca gives Alexion global scale, capital, and regulatory reach in rare disease.
  • Its portfolio spans Soliris, Ultomiris, Strensiq, Kanuma, and emerging antibody modalities.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

Stock Options

Company Equity

401(k) Retirement Plan

Mental Health Support

Wellness Program

Gym Membership

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Training Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification Support

Mentorship Program

Parental Leave

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Adoption Assistance

Childcare Support

Elder Care Support

Relocation Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Meal Benefits

Commuter Benefits

Legal Services

Employee Discounts

Company Social Events

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

1%
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