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Executive Director, Field Medical Affairs / Medical Science Liaison at Alurion Talent Group. Remote Location: Minnesota (Remote). DiaMedica Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel treatments where there is a significant unmet clinical need or where no current therapies are available.. At DiaMedica, we are committed to advancing novel therapies that address significant unmet medical needs. Our lead clinical candidate, DM199, is poised to transform care for patients at risk of acute ischemic stroke and preeclampsia—conditions where current therapies fall short. As we expand, we seek an Executive Director of Field Medical Affairs to build and lead our medical field presence, ensuring scientific exchange, clinical trial execution, and long-term strategy that drives meaningful patient impact.. This is more than a leadership role—it’s a chance to shape medical affairs strategy from the ground up. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in advancing DM199 through its clinical development journey, ensuring strong scientific engagement with trial sites, investigators, and thought leaders. Over time, you will also lead the transition into executing DiaMedica’s medical strategy in close partnership with the Head of Medical Affairs, Medical Director, and executive leadership.. Key Responsibilities:. Clinical Development Focus (Immediate Priorities). Trial Site Engagement: Serve as a scientific resource for DM199 trial site investigators and study coordinators, ensuring investigator engagement, recruitment, and patient retention.. Site Expansion: Collaborate with Clinical Development to identify, assess, and enroll additional clinical trial sites as needed.. Scientific Communications Platform. Identify and oversee a qualified vendor partner to develop the DM199 scientific communications platform, establishing strategic pillars that emphasize:. Burden of disease. Unmet need. Pathophysiology. Plausible mechanistic target for DM199. KOL Engagement. Partner with vendor to map and prioritize the top 200 preeclampsia KOLs, leveraging clinical trial publications, society leadership, and scientific contributions.. Lead the 2026 Advisory Board, generating critical insights to shape medical affairs strategy and inform publication priorities.. Medical Affairs Build-Out. Evaluate the potential for field medical team expansion, balancing budget, clinical development needs, and anticipated commercial launch support.. Partner with the CMO to recruit and hire key medical affairs leaders, such as Head of Medical Strategy and Medical Communications.. Strategic Leadership (Longer-Term Evolution). Collaborate with Head of Medical Affairs, Medical Director, and senior leadership to design and execute the overarching medical strategy.. Integrate KOL, trial, and advisory board insights into DiaMedica’s broader clinical and commercial planning.. Represent DiaMedica at major medical congresses, symposia, and scientific advisory boards.. Required Qualifications:. Proven ability to establish credibility with investigators, KOLs, and scientific leaders through authentic, evidence-based dialogue.. Experience driving clinical trial engagement with measurable impact on recruitment and retention.. Skilled at navigating ambiguity in early-stage biotech environments, with a balance of strategic vision and hands-on execution.. Strong leadership capability to coach, scale, and inspire medical teams in a growing organization.. Education & Experience. Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent) required.. 10+ years in Medical Affairs with significant experience in clinical development interface; small-to-mid-size biotech preferred.. Expertise in neurology, obstetrics, or related therapeutic areas highly valued.. Demonstrated success in advisory board execution, KOL mapping, and publication strategy.. Track record of contributing to medical affairs build-out and cross-functional collaboration.. What we offer. High-impact work where your decisions directly shape patient safety and program advancement.. Small, cross-functional team with visibility to leadership and opportunity to influence how our candidate moves through development.. Competitive compensation and equity; flexible working model.. DiaMedica offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.. DiaMedica Therapeutics Inc. 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.