Job Description
Azurity Pharmaceuticals is a privately held, specialty pharmaceutical company that focuses on innovative products that meet the needs of underserved patients. As an industry leader in providing unique, accessible, and high-quality medications, Azurity leverages its integrated capabilities and vast partner network to continually expand its broad commercial product portfolio and robust late-stage pipeline. The company’s patient-centric products span the cardiovascular, neurology, endocrinology, gastro-intestinal, institutional, and orphan markets, and have benefited millions of patients. For more information, visit www.azurity.com.
Azurity Pharmaceuticals is proud to be an inclusive workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Azurity’s success is attributable to our incredibly talented, dedicated team that focuses on benefiting the lives of patients by bringing the best science and commitment to quality into everything that we do. We seek highly motivated individuals with the dedication, integrity, and creative spirit needed to thrive in our organization.
Azurity Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Director of Medical Education who will define and execute the medical communications and medical education strategy within the Medical Affairs organization and will be responsible for providing Medical review oversight within the Promotional Material Review Committee (PMRC) and Scientific Review Committee (SRC). This role ensures scientific rigor, regulatory compliance, and alignment with Azurity’s mission to deliver innovative, ready-to-use medicines that improve patient access and outcomes. The Director will report to the Head of Global Medical Operations & Excellence, Medical Affairs.
Key Responsibilities
Medical Communications & Education Strategy
- Develop and lead Azurity’s medical communications and education strategy across the product lifecycle, from pre-launch through post-marketing.
- Oversee development of integrated scientific platforms and core medical narratives aligned with Azurity’s therapeutic focus areas
- Lead Medical Affairs–driven education initiatives, including disease-state education, product-related scientific education, medical symposia, and advisory boards.
- Ensure alignment across medical communications, publications, congress strategy, field medical engagement, and medical information.
- Support product launch readiness by developing foundational scientific content and educational frameworks for internal and external stakeholders.
PMRC Oversight & Governance
- Provide strategic and operational oversight of Promotional Material Review Committee (PMRC), serving as the senior Medical Affairs representative.
- Ensure timely, compliant review of promotional materials, including print, digital, omnichannel assets, field tools, speaker materials, and patient education resources.
- Ensure all materials are scientifically accurate, balanced, consistent with approved labeling, and compliant with FDA regulations, PhRMA Code, and Azurity policies.
- Partner closely with Regulatory Affairs, Legal, Compliance, and Commercial teams to drive efficient review cycles and resolve complex issues.
- Establish, maintain, and continuously improve PMRC SOPs, workflows, training, and performance metrics.
Cross-Functional Leadership & Strategic Partnership
- Serve as a trusted medical advisor to Commercial partners while maintaining appropriate separation between promotional and non-promotional activities.
- Collaborate with Clinical Development to align emerging data with medical communication and education plans.
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and training to internal stakeholders on medical communications standards, PMRC requirements, and compliance best practices.
Quality, Compliance & Inspection Readiness
- Ensure ongoing compliance with evolving FDA guidance and industry best practices related to promotional materials and medical education.
- Support internal audits and regulatory inspections related to PMRC and medical communications activities.
- Maintain inspection-ready documentation and governance frameworks.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Advanced degree required: MD, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent life sciences degree.
- 8+ years of experience in Medical Affairs within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
- Demonstrated leadership in medical communications, medical education, and promotional review processes.
- Proven experience supporting product launches and lifecycle management.
- Strong cross-functional leadership experience in matrixed environments.
- People management experience or demonstrated matrix leadership preferred.
Core Competencies
- Deep understanding of FDA promotional regulations and medical education compliance.
- Strong scientific and clinical acumen with the ability to translate data into clear, impactful communication.
- Strategic thinker with strong operational execution skills.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Commitment to patient-centric, compliant, and scientifically rigorous medical engagement.
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Physical & Mental Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be able to sit for long periods of time
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; talk and/or hear
- May occasionally climb stairs and/or ride elevators
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
- Employee must be able to manipulate keyboard, operate a telephone and hand-held devices
- Other miscellaneous job duties as required
Benefits We Offer:
- Unlock Your Earning Potential: Join our team and be rewarded with a competitive compensation package, including an annual bonus based on company performance, that recognizes your exceptional talent.
- Sales - In lieu of annual bonuses, we offer an Incentive compensation program that allows you to earn more - even over plan.
- Fuel Your Success: * Sales Only* - We understand the value of your hard work and provide a car reimbursement program and gas card for both business and personal use as part of our commitment to supporting you.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: We value your well-being and offer excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage to ensure you and your family are always taken care of.
- Flexibility for Your Lifestyle: Achieve work-life balance with our hybrid work model, allowing you to work two days from home and three days in the office. * Excludes Sales, Manufacturing, and some Operations positions*
- Invest in Your Future: Our Retirement Savings Plan (401K) is designed to help you secure a comfortable retirement by matching dollar for dollar up to 5%.
- Time Off That Counts: Take advantage of our generous time off policy, which offers up to 15 vacation days annually + rollover (up to 40 hours) as well as five sick/wellness days. For new employees, vacation accrual will be prorated based on your start date.
- Meaningful Time with Your Loved Ones: We close between Christmas and New Year’s to give you an extra week off to spend quality time with your family and recharge.
- Enjoy the Holidays: Over the course of the year, Azurity recognizes 13 holidays.
- Invest in Your Education: We support your professional growth with tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate level courses or certifications.
- Recognize and Be Recognized: Our Azurity High Five peer recognition platform allows you to celebrate your colleagues’ accomplishments and receive recognition for your own outstanding work.
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