Associate Director

About the Role The role of Associate Director, Medical Affairs reports to our Director of Medical Affairs and leads the review of non-promotional educational activities and medical education initiatives. This role is a key partner of several functions including Medical Affairs, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Market Access, Compliance, Legal and Commercial, and as such will participate in and provide medical-scientific strategy across the business. Let's talk about some of the key responsibilities of the role: Responsible as Medical Reviewer for approval of medical and scientific content for promotional and non-promotional assets in MLR. Develop strategy and execute national and local educational programs for physician disease state education. Assess and manage medical insights and build a deep understanding of external stakeholders' needs to inform and shape strategy development for disease education on Demodex blepharitis. Engage medical expert feedback to understand market challenges and educational needs and lead the dissemination of quarterly medical insights to senior leadership. Reviews and evaluates IME grants, maintains CyberGrants portal, ensuring alignment with strategic plans and scientific accuracy. Leads the development of annual IME grant strategies, conducts needs assessments, and collaborates with the leadership team on impact measures. Manages program agreements, vendor setup, and invoice management, and supports operational improvements for the funding request portal. Working with Medical Leadership Team, provides independent thought and initiative in further development of specific projects and ensuing presentations and reports. Attend conferences and develop medical advisory boards and medical affairs presentations. Contribute to Senior Medical Ambassador projects to enable greater impact in the field with eye care providers. Qualifications And Experience Doctorate degree in a scientific / clinical field (OD, PharmD, PhD, MD, DO). 7+ years of experience as a medical science liaison in eye care OR 7+ years of clinical experience in eyecare with at least 3 years of experience in Medical Affairs OR 7+ years of clinical practice in eyecare. Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey technical and clinical information. Experience reviewing MLR assets from a medical perspective with strong knowledge of FDA guidelines of promotional and non-promotional review materials is preferred. Experience working with cross functional medical and commercial teams. Strong emotional intelligence, excellent analytical skills, demonstrated ability to identify and understand complex issues and identify and query key findings from study data and publications. Ability to work independently and be self-motivated while able to influence and collaborate with peers (lead without authority). Ability to collect actionable insights and critically analyze data. Develop effective working relationships and coordinate the work with internal departments including the clinical development team. Experience working with third party vendors, contracts, compliance, and governance boards. A Few Other Details Worth Mentioning: The position will be based in our beautiful Irvine office, complete with a courtyard, snacks, drinks, and occasional catered meals. We provide a hybrid work environment. Remote work is an option. We are passionate about our culture. Our Tarsans live our values of commitment to patients, empowerment to champion innovation, and teamwork to amplify impact. Travel up to 40% This position reports directly to our Director, Medical Affairs. At Tarsus, we understand the importance of attracting and retaining top talent. The expected base pay range for this position is $158,200 - $221,600 plus bonus, stock equity, and comprehensive benefits. The base pay range reflects the target range for this position, but individual pay will be determined by additional factors such as job-related skills, experience and relevant education or training. Our benefits include health, dental and vision insurance benefits to ensure your well-being. We believe in work-life balance and offer generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days. For more details regarding Tarsus benefits, please visit: Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.