Medical Affairs Lead

Axogen is committed to building and maintaining a strong and gratifying company culture that fosters professional growth. Our hands-on and personal approach makes transitioning to a new job a seamless and enjoyable process. Most

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are effective on day one! Axogen is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or veteran status. Why you’ll love working at Axogen: Friendly, open, and fun team culture that values unique perspectives Company-wide dedication to profoundly impacting patients’ lives Comprehensive, high-quality

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package effective on date of hire Educational assistance available for all employees Matching 401(k) retirement plan Paid holidays, including floating holidays, to be used at your discretion Employee Stock Purchase Plan Referral incentive program Axogen Mission and Business PurposeOur business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by making restoration of peripheral nerve function an expected standard of care. We aim to lead the markets we serve by always requiring the solutions we offer patients and caregivers provide an improved benefit-to-risk profile as compared to existing standards of care. To ensure we deliver improved benefit-to-risk solutions, we will guide and expect the market and design requirement specifications underlying our engineering, business development, and clinical research activities, objectively target advancements in standards of care.Job Summary of the Medical Affairs LeadThe Medical Affairs Lead is an individual contributor within the Medical Affairs department, responsible for leading, developing, and optimizing surgeon-driven engagement programs and Key Opinion Leader (KOL) strategies across all markets.

This role integrates program management, KOL engagement, and cross-functional leadership, with the flexibility to focus on either Program Management or KOL Engagement and Relationship Management, depending on business needs and individual expertise.The Medical Affairs Lead contributes to both operational execution and strategic initiatives, partnering closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure high-quality, compliant, and impactful Medical Affairs activities aligned with organizational priorities.

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of the Medical Affairs LeadRequiredBachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences or related field (advanced degree preferred).3 years of relevant experience in Medical Affairs, life science event strategy, KOL management or medical program leadership.Demonstrated experience managing and evolving complex, surgeon‑driven medical programs.Strong ability to influence and collaborate with senior internal and external stakeholders.Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to leadership.Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment.Strong analytical capabilities with experience translating data into actionable insights.Proficiency with MS Office and Medical Affairs reporting tools.Willingness and ability to travel domestically up to 50% including weekends as needed.PreferredExperience supporting Medical Advisory Boards (MABs) and Visiting Surgeon Programs (VSPs) at a strategic level.Experience contributing to departmental planning, budget ownership, or program optimization initiatives.Responsibilities of the Medical Affairs LeadThe specific duties of the Medical Affairs Lead include but are not limited to:Core ResponsibilitiesServe as a primary Medical Affairs liaison for key opinion leaders, internal stakeholders, senior leadership, and external vendorsSupport program and engagement strategy aligned to Medical Affairs and organizational prioritiesCollaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Clinical, Commercial, R&D, and other functions to ensure aligned executionDevelop and deliver reports and executive-ready summaries related to Medical Affairs programs and engagement outcomesSupport post-engagement analysis, including insight synthesis and 30/60/90-day follow-upsIdentify gaps in processes or documentation and support continuous improvement initiativesEnsure all Medical Affairs activities comply with federal and state laws, AATB

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, and company policies and SOPsDeliver work aligned with business objectives, timelines, and quality expectationsSupport strategic decision-making through financial, program, and engagement analysisTranslate program outcomes and KOL insights into actionable recommendationsIdentify opportunities to improve engagement quality, metrics, and overall medical impactContribute to the evolution of Thought Leadership processes and infrastructureProgram Management FocusLead the planning, execution, and evaluation of Medical Affairs-driven programs, including:Medical Advisory Boards (MABs)Expert PanelsVisiting Surgeon Programs (VSPs)Educational and Thought Leader meetingsOversee end-to-end program logistics, including:Scheduling and coordinationVenue sourcing and vendor managementContracting and compliance documentationTravel coordination and on-site executionManage and track program budgets, supporting financial planning and reportingEnsure excellence in execution across both virtual and in-person programsIdentify and implement opportunities to enhance program design, efficiency, and medical impactKOL Engagement & Relationship Management FocusOwn the KOL engagement lifecycle, including:Identification and segmentationOnboarding and engagement planningOngoing relationship managementSupport execution of the KOL engagement strategy and relationship management roadmapMaintain and optimize CRM systems and engagement tracking tools, ensuring accurate and compliant documentationCoordinate KOL interactions across internal teams to ensure consistency and alignmentGather and synthesize insights from KOL engagements to inform:Clinical and medical strategyProgram developmentMarket understandingSupport speaker programs, training initiatives, and educational engagement activitiesSupports facilitation of the KOL contracting process by working closely with internal Axogen business partners (Compliance and Business Directors) and new KOL's. Directly involved in contract negotiation processes and overall contract managementSupport external representation activities by assisting with scientific meetings, advisory boards, and educational programmingLocation111 W. Oak Ave., Tampa, FL or remote (Tampa preferred)

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/CompensationThis position is eligible for an annual bonus.

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offered for this position include Health, Dental, Vision, Matching 401K, Paid Time Off, 9 Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Medical Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Caregiver Leave, Basic Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Disability Insurance, as described in more detail in summary plan descriptions.Salary Range$76,537 - $95,670 USDAxogen follows healthcare system guidelines with respect to credentialing, vaccinations and other employment/compliance related

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, as well as CDC guidance. Axogen reserves the right to amend its policies from time to time in its sole discretion.Originally posted on Himalayas