Regional Scientific Director, Gene Therapy/Rare Disease

Regional Scientific Director, Gene Therapy/Rare Disease (Latin America)

The Medical Affairs Company (TMAC) is seeking Regional Scientific Director (RSD) in Latin America territory to join our RSDs in the US and Europe supporting one of our clients, which is developing revolutionary gene-editing therapies with CRISPR-based technology

Position Summary:

Serving as a field resource for Company, the RSD will serve as a scientific liaison and educator for healthcare professionals, principal investigators, key opinion leaders, and institutional decision makers regarding innovative CRISPR-based Gene Editing therapies. The RSD will work full time to educate, analyze, and resolve issues with clinical research sites and investigators to support efforts to improve recruitment and activation timelines. The RSD will be responsible for developing and fostering relationships with key stakeholders including clinical investigators and site staff to represent the Company in support of multiple Phase 3 clinical programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical Trial Support:

• Support clinical development teams, investigators, and study sites conducting Phase 3 clinical trials
• Build relationships with trial sites to facilitate timely activation and patient recruitment
• Identify and resolve barriers to site activation and enrollment
• Develop site-specific engagement plans to optimize trial operations
• Gather insights on patient experiences, care pathways, diagnosis patterns, and treatment logistics
• Escalate site feedback and concerns to project teams

Scientific Engagement:

• Engage with key opinion leaders to provide education on CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technology and clinical data
• Develop individualized scientific engagement plans aligned with medical strategy
• Understand patient journeys and identify site capabilities for gene editing therapies
• Attend medical congresses for thought leader engagement, insights gathering, and reporting
• Deliver institutional presentations on scientific evidence
• Conduct medical literature surveillance and share summaries across the organization

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Establish and maintain relationships with investigators, study teams, and institutional stakeholders
• Facilitate referral networks between trial sites and healthcare systems
• Coordinate educational activities on gene editing technology and disease management
• Provide operational insights and problem-solving support
• Communicate clinical trends related to clinical trial participation

Qualifications:

Required:

• Doctorate-level degree (Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D., or D.O.)
• 5+ years of pharmaceutical industry or related field experience
• Extensive clinical trial experience including Phase 3 trials in rare disease, immunology, or genetic medicine
• Prior MSL field based experience with strong understanding of scientific exchange in a compliant, regulated environment
• Demonstrated success in highly matrixed, cross-functional environments
• Excellent presentation, communication, and project management skills
• Ability to communicate complex scientific information effectively to diverse audiences
• Willingness to travel 50-70% including overnight stays
• Ability to work from home-based office managing a geographic territory
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting platforms
• Valid driver's license
• Fluency in English and Spanish required; Portuguese highly preferred

Preferred:

• New product launch experience
• Experience supporting gene therapy or rare disease programs

Key Competencies:

• Self-starter with strong entrepreneurial spirit and results orientation
• Ability to prioritize and adapt to changing business needs in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Proven track record of influential presentations to healthcare professionals
• Ability to complete training, documentation, and administrative tasks efficiently

Salary offers to be determined based on industry experience, education, and therapeutic expertise.

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