Senior Medical Director, Medical Affairs

Company: Intellia Therapeutics
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: March 8, 2026

Job Description:

Why Join Intellia? Our mission is to develop curative genome editing treatments that can positively transform the lives of people living with severe and life-threatening diseases. Beyond our science, we live our four core values: One, Explore, Disrupt, Deliver and feel strongly that you can achieve more at Intellia. We have a single-minded determination to excel and succeed together. We believe in the power of curiosity and pushing boundaries. We welcome challenging thoughts and imagination to develop innovative solutions. And we know that patients are counting on us to make the promise a reality, so we must maintain high standards and get it done. We wantall ofour people to go beyond what is possible. We aren’t constrained by typical end rails, and we aren’t out to just “treat” people. We’re all in this for something more. We’re driven to cure and motivated for change. Just imagine the possibilities of what we can do together. As the Medical AffairsSeniorMedical Director forthe NTLA-2001 ATTRamyloidpolyneuropathy program,you embrace the challenge to create an innovative US and global Medical Affairs approach to support Intellia’s CRISPR/cas9 programs. This individual has ahistory of clinical and pharmaceutical industry experience, ideally in the fields ofneuropathicdisorders, with a specialty in neurologybeingpreferred. The candidate will also havestrongexperience in product launches, including proven ability to translate and appropriately align commercial and medical goals andobjectives. This rolewillberesponsible fordeveloping and leading medical affairs plans in close collaboration with cross-functional teams, contributing to clinical strategy, collaborating to develop impactful medical education, evidence generation and healthcare system and keystakeholdersengagement plans. In addition, theSeniorMedical Director forthe NTLA-2001 ATTRamyloidpolyneuropathy programwill be accountable for operational oversight of execution of the plans. Duties/Responsibilities Medical Affairs Product Lead for NTLA-2001 ATTR-PN,our lead investigational therapy for the treatment of transthyretin amyloidosis in patients with polyneuropathy,in thedevelopment of short-term and long-term strategy, as well as execution of the program medical affairs plan as a key component of the integrated brand plan and in full support of the key strategic imperatives LeadtheMedical Access Commercialsubteamfor NTLA-2001ATTR-PN, together and in close partnership with theMedical Affairs Lead andProgram Brand Lead Responsiblefor the alignment of all global medical affairs activities in close partnership with other members of theMedical Access Commercialsubteamand Program Leadership Team Responsiblefor the medical accuracy and fair balance of medical information in educational and other medical communication and learning materials for both internal and external use. Collaborate with other line functions (Clinical Development, HEOR, etc.) to ensure that the medical evidence generation plan is aligned with the NTLA-2001ATTR-PNprogram objectives Develop and drive strategic engagement planwith stakeholders identified as strategic partners, including advocacy groups, medical societies, payers, and provider groups as well as medical experts in ATTR amyloid polyneuropathy, especially in the United States Work closely with Patient Advocacy, Medical Engagement and Regional ScientificDirectorsto develop and execute medical engagement strategy Planandexecute on holdingofnational and regional medical advisory boardswith the ATTR-PN community Provide medical input into the safety profile of the product in collaboration with Clinical Development and Patient Safety (PS) colleagues Collaborate with all Medical Affairs functions and work closely with Access & HEOR to support key educational, engagement and evidence generation initiatives Provide clinical support to the design and execution of HEOR studies, outcomes surveys, etc. in close collaboration with HEOR/Access colleagues Work closely with Clinical Development team to ensureoptimalcollaboration and inclusion of external clinicians/KOLs and other relevant healthcare system stakeholders in clinical trial planning, enrollment, and interpretation Develop relationships and drive interactionswith investigators, KOLs, research institutions, and centers of excellence to oversee and supportthe ATTR-PNMedical Affairsplan Collaborate with the Scientific Communications team supporting the review and approval of publications and resources ensuring medical accuracy and alignment of all communication materials Lead Intellia Medical Affairs initiatives at key congress meetings and conferences, including content development and presentation for internal and external medical education programs as needed Supervisory Responsibilities ?N/A Requirements Skills/Abilities Robust clinical research experience within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry Previousexperienceleadinga medical affairs/clinical development team with responsibility for late-stage clinical studies across multiple regions Solid communication, strategic, interpersonal, and negotiating skills, with ability to proactively predict challenges and solve problems Ability to drive decision-making within a multi-disciplinary, multi-regional, matrix teams Diplomacy and positive influencing abilities Knowledge of both regional and global Regulatory requirements Track recordof successful and emerging research in therapeutic areas relevant to Intellia’s development programs and pipeline Demonstrated ability to present complex issues to management and contribute to executive level presentations and discussions Experience leading and motivating cross-functional teams and vendors/consultants Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to respond to multiple external and internal queries, managing and handling conflict constructively Success working in a fast paced, matrixed, growing organization, partnering with multiple internal & external stakeholders Education / Certifications MD/PharmD Experience At least10yearsexperienceinMedical Affairs and Clinical Development in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry Experience in Medical Affairs leadership for products addressing rare diseases, with strong therapeutic area knowledge relevant to mechanism of action of NTLA-2001. Physical Requirements Ability to sit or stand for multiple hours at a computer Manual dexterity for keyboarding; may include repetitive movements LI-Remote EEOC Statement: Intellia believes in a diverse environment, and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all its employees and qualified applicants. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Intellia will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, and will continue to be accepted until the position is filled at which point the position will be taken down. The base salary for this position is expected to range between $295,965.00 - $361,735.00 USD per year. The salary offered is determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant education and training, overall related experience, specialized, rare or in-demand skill sets, internal comparators and other business needs. Upon joining Intellia, your salary will be reviewed periodically and additional factors such as time in role and performance will be considered. Intellia may change the published salary range based on company and market factors. Additional compensation includes a performance-based annual cash bonus, a new hire equity grant, and eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards the value of which are determined annually at the Company’s discretion. For more information about Intellia’s benefits, please click here .

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