Director, Medical Engagement Lead

The Director, Medical Engagement Lead at Sarepta is a pivotal role focused on medical, scientific, and strategic engagement with global neuromuscular key opinion leaders outside the US. Sarepta is a leader in genetic medicine, particularly in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne), and is expanding its portfolio to include muscle, central nervous system, and cardiac diseases. The company has recently launched its fourth therapy, a groundbreaking gene therapy for Duchenne. The main day-to-day responsibilities involve developing and executing international key opinion leader (KOL) engagement strategies. This includes serving as the primary medical liaison to international KOLs, investigators, research networks, and academic institutions. The role also involves establishing and maintaining strategic relationships with thought leaders in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), FSHD, DM1, and other neurological disease communities. Additionally, the Director will generate actionable insights from external experts and translate these into strategic recommendations for Global Medical Affairs, clinical development, and future launch planning. The role also includes providing scientific and medical leadership for various scientific engagement programs and supporting ongoing clinical trials through investigator engagement and scientific training. To qualify for this role, candidates must have an advanced scientific or clinical degree, such as an MD, MB BCh BAO, MBBS, MBChB, Dr. med., PharmD, or PhD. Significant experience in Medical Affairs, including leadership responsibilities at a national, regional, or global level, is required. Previous experience as a Medical Director, Senior Medical Director, or Regional Medical Director is also necessary. Experience in neurology, pediatric, or neuromuscular fields, as well as knowledge of DMD, FSHD, DM1, SMA, or other rare neurological disorders, is highly valued. Nice-to-have skills include experience supporting clinical development programs and a strong understanding of clinical trial design, study conduct, and investigator engagement. The ability to critically evaluate emerging scientific evidence and translate findings into actionable medical and business strategies is also important. The role offers the opportunity to work in a highly matrixed organization, collaborating with various teams to advance scientific understanding and improve patient outcomes. The location and team dynamics are not specified, but the role emphasizes the importance of building trusted relationships with global stakeholders and maintaining compliance with industry regulations and ethical guidelines. What the role asks for: - An advanced scientific or clinical degree (e.g. MD, MB BCh BAO, MBBS, MBChB, Dr. med., PharmD, PhD) or an equivalent qualification. - Extensive experience in Medical Affairs, including leadership roles on a national, regional or global level. - Previous experience as Medical Director, Senior Medical Director, Regional Medical Director or an equivalent scientific leadership role. - Experience in Neurology, Pediatrics or neuromuscular diseases. - Knowledge and experience in DMD, FSHD, DM1, SMA or other rare neurological diseases. - Experience in supporting clinical development programs and strong understanding of the design of clinical studies, the conduct of studies, the engagement of investigators and the interpretation of scientific data.