Senior Director, Medical Information

Crinetics is a pharmaceutical company based in San Diego, California, developing much-needed therapies for people with endocrine diseases and endocrine-related tumors. We were founded by a dedicated team of scientists with the simple belief that better therapies developed from rigorous innovation can lead to better lives. Our work continues to make a real difference in the lives of patients. We have a prolific discovery engine and a robust preclinical and clinical development pipeline. We are driven by science with a patient-centric and team-oriented culture. This is an exciting time to join Crinetics as we shape our organization into the world’s premier fully-integrated endocrine company from discovery to patients. Join our team as we transform the lives of others.

Position Summary:

Crinetics is seeking a Senior Director of Medical Information to lead all activities related to the medical information specialist group. This role is critical in ensuring the development and maintenance of a comprehensive product knowledge database and the accurate and timely dissemination of medical information. Interacts with internal stakeholders such as Clinical Research, Sales & Marketing, Regulatory, and Research teams to obtain necessary information and to inform other stakeholders of new issues that may arise. Provides guidance and direction pertaining to the receipt, processing, and dissemination of safety information. Directs preparation of reports to regulatory agencies. Ensures dissemination of medical information meets regulatory guidelines and follows clinical protocol.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

These may include but are not limited to:

• Oversee the development and maintenance of the product knowledge database used in responding to medical questions related to Crinetics products
• Lead and manage the Medical Information Specialist group, providing strategic direction and support
• Recruit, train, and develop team members to maintain a high standard of performance and professional growth
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide timely constructive feedback
• Oversee the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the product knowledge database
• Ensure the database is comprehensive, up-to-date, and easily accessible for responding to medical inquiries
• Collaborate with Clinical Research, Sales & Marketing, Regulatory, and Research teams to obtain necessary product information and updates
• Inform internal stakeholders of new issues or developments that may impact product knowledge or medical information dissemination
• Provide guidance on the receipt, processing, and dissemination of safety information
• Ensure all safety information is handled in compliance with regulatory guidelines and internal protocols
• Direct the preparation and submission of reports to regulatory agencies
• Ensure all reports are accurate, comprehensive, and submitted within required timelines
• Ensure the dissemination of medical information complies with regulatory guidelines and follows established clinical protocols
• Stay informed of changes in regulations and adjust processes and practices accordingly
• Partner with the Medical Leadership Team to ensure a high-performance team culture and talent development.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Advanced degree in a scientific or medical discipline (PharmD, MD, PhD preferred)
• Minimum 10-13 years of experience in medical information or a related field within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry
• Direct leadership experience required as well as leading in a Matrix environment
• Proven leadership experience, with a track record of managing and developing high-performing teams
• Strong knowledge of regulatory guidelines related to medical information and safety reporting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Proficient in using medical information databases and other relevant software tools
• Collaborative, with the ability to build and maintain strong interpersonal relationships, gaining trust and confidence from all levels within the organization
• Preferred:
• Endocrinology related experience or work with endocrine-related assets
  
  

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Activities: On a continuous basis, sit at desk for a long period of time; intermittently answer telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means. Some walking and lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required. The noise level in the work environment is typically low to moderate. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities.

Travel:

You may be required to travel for up to 10% of your time.

The Anticipated Base Salary Range: $225,000 - $275,000

In addition to your base pay, our total rewards program consists of a discretionary annual target bonus, stock options, ESPP, and 401k match. We also provide top-notch health insurance plans for employees (and their families) to include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 20 days of PTO, 10 paid holidays, and a winter company shutdown.

The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience and education. Crinetics Pharmaceuticals is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Crinetics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion or similar philosophical beliefs, disability, marital and civil union status, age, genetic information, veteran status or any personal attribute or characteristic that is protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.

Vaccination requirement:

Following extensive monitoring, research, consideration of business implications, and advice from internal and external experts, Crinetics requires that all employees and contractors be fully vaccinated and have received the COVID-19 vaccines as a condition of employment. “Full vaccination” is defined as two weeks after both doses of a two-dose vaccine or two weeks since a single-dose vaccine has been administered. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, either because of a sincerely held religious belief or a medical condition or disability that prevents them from being vaccinated, can request a reasonable accommodation.