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Medical Director, Medical Affairs- Sjogren's

J oin Us in Tackling Autoimmune Disease at Its Root

At Vor, we believe science can do more than manage symptoms. It can change the course of disease. By advancing telitacicept, a first- and potentially best-in-class dual BAFF/APRIL inhibitor, we are silencing upstream survival signals and stopping downstream autoimmune cascades. Together, we are addressing disease at its root cause and rewriting what is possible for patients worldwide.

When you join Vor, youre not just working on a medicine. Youre part of a mission to redefine the future of autoimmune care.

Impact: Contribute directly to a medicine with best-in-disease Phase 3 results in myasthenia gravis and expansion into multiple autoimmune diseases.

Growth: Be part of a rapidly scaling company with opportunities to grow your career in science, clinical development, commercial strategy, and beyond.

Innovation: Work on a platform with potential beyond one indication a therapy that has already shown consistent results across lupus, IgA nephropathy, and Sjgrens syndrome.

Belonging: Join a culture where every voice is heard, and where our shared mission unites us across functions and geographies.

The Opportunity

We areseekinga strategic and visionaryMedicalDirectorwithin Medical Affairstodrive the development and execution of medical affairs strategy and tactics forTelitaciceptinpSD.This is a high-impact role that will shape the global launch strategy, drive cross-functional execution, and ensure market readinessthroughstrong cross functional strategic planning.

You will be a key member ofboth commercial and clinical development workstreams to ensure effective cross-functional collaborationsto prepare for trial execution and launch readiness fortelitaciceptinpSD.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Medical Strategy: Oversee the development of US Medical strategy and execute tactics that inform and enhance it, including,advisorycommittees,ad-hoc advisory boardsand insights collection. This position willbe responsible forpre-approval medical education across various channels, launch planning, and evidence generation
• Scientific & Medical Expertise:Serve as a subject matter expert in rheumatology, Sjogrens Disease, and the clinical treatment landscape internally.Acquireand continuouslymaintainexcellence with the highest scientific and medicalexpertisefor relevant indications within therheumatologytherapeutic space with acknowledgement internally and externally as an expert contributor. As a Medical community leader, this person will contribute andassistin delivering relevant training and materials for the broader Medical Affairs teams
• External KOL Engagement:Drivecollaborations with clinical experts, other important customers,and stakeholders
• Compliance and Integrity: Ensure all Medical Affairs activitiesmaintainthe highest standards,comply withapplicable US regulations,Vorpoliciesand procedures, anddemonstratethe highest ethical standards

Skills and Competencies

• Cross-functional Engagement: Highly collaborative, goal-oriented, results-driven leadership. Proven record of building strong cross-functional relationships and successfully navigating competing priorities
• Scientific and Medical Expertise:Demonstratedability to accurately and effectively evaluate medical/scientific literature and landscape to develop effective medical affairs strategies. Ability to develop andmaintaindeep knowledge in complex disease areas,treatmentsand clinical development plans. Ability to build productive collaborations with medical experts
• EntrepreneurialProblemSolver:Track record of working comfortably with ambiguityand drivingtowards solutions. Self-starterwith apassion toidentifyanddeliver high impactwith little direction.
• Key Attributes: proactive, growth mindset, humility,excellenceand high emotional intelligence

Education, Experience and Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PhD, MD, PharmD)
• 10+ years industry experience working in Medical Affairs; home office medical strategy experience strongly preferred
• 8+ years biopharmaceutical industry, clinical experience or post-graduate experiencerequired
• Experience inrheumatology, immunology, or rare disease highly desirable
• Proficiencyin scientific and clinical data review and interpretation
• Strong organizational skills
• Detailed understanding of US regulations and practices, including related to industry interactions with healthcare professionals and product access
• This position is a remote US-based role; ability to travelrequired, up to 40% of time

At Vor, we support our team with robust benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, flexible paid time off, generous parental leave, and a competitive 401(k). From education assistance to wellness resources and financial security, we invest in your well-being so you can thrive at work and beyond.

As an equal opportunity employer, we at Vor Bio know that diversity inspires innovation, inclusiveness, and creativity. We invite you to come as you are. All applicants will be considered for employment agnostic to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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