Vice President Medical Affairs (US)

AOP Health is the European pioneer for integrated therapies for rare diseases and in critical care. To enhance our team in the US we are looking for a:

In this role, you will establish and lead US Medical Affairs for Rapiblyk, shaping the scientific foundation that drives evidence-based adoption in critical care and cardiology. You will build and guide the MSL organization, define scientific engagement strategy, and ensure compliant, high-impact medical communications that strengthen credibility and clinical partnership.

• Build, hire, and mentor a high‑performing MSL team; set engagement strategy, territory plans, and metrics.
• Lead KOL strategy, advisory boards, and external scientific collaborations; capture and synthesize insights to inform strategy.
• Oversee congress, publications, and medical communications; partner with Clinical on IITs/RWE as appropriate.
• Ensure compliant separation from commercial; chair MLR as medical signatory and provide scientific training for internal teams.
• Serve as the primary medical spokesperson with external stakeholders and represent AOP at scientific congresses.

• MD/DO/PharmD with 10+ years in Medical Affairs; proven experience building and leading MSL teams.
• Strong knowledge of US regulatory requirements for medical communications, Cardiology or critical care experience preferred.
• Exceptional communication and KOL engagement skills.
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to lead and manage teams effectively.
• Rare disease launch experience and exposure to registries and real-world evidence (RWE) generation preferred.
• Experience with medical information systems and safety/pharmacovigilance interfaces preferred.
• US‑based; travel to support field medical and congress activities (~40%).

• An opportunity to build and lead a national commercial organization for a high-impact therapy.

• A collaborative and entrepreneurial culture that values innovation, accountability, and growth.

• Competitive compensation package and bonus scheme

• Benefits: 401K/Life/STD/LTD, 20 days paid vacation, car allowance

• Professional development and career advancement opportunities within a growing international company.