Senior Director, Scientific Affairs - Bone & Endocrinology

MISSION Mirum Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming the treatment of rare diseases. We are passionate about advancing scientific discoveries to become important medicines for rare disease patients. We are collaborative, creative, and experienced professionals and we’re looking to augment our team with other individuals who embody our values: care, be real, get it done, and have fun, seriously. POSITION SUMMARY The position will lead Scientific Affairs activities that support the overall strategic plan directed towards the diagnosis and management in rare disease. This individual will serve as a genetics and bone and endocrinology expert and support all appropriate activities across the company. This position is field-based requiring engagement with physicians, key opinions leaders in medicine and research, and patient advocacy leaders. JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES Key activities include: Leading data generation plans to address evidence gaps in the bone and endocrinology areas. Driving real-world evidence activities (e.g., phase IV studies, managed access programs, etc.) to inform regulatory, commercial and access requirements. Supporting the analyses and dissemination of data from real-world registries and data repositories for the therapeutic area. Overseeing secondary analyses of clinical trials data based on field insights and critical knowledge gaps. Contributing to the overall strategic plan and developing data generation and dissemination activities that support the plan Leading the development of scientific publications that support the overall Brand Plan and Medical Strategic Plan that are directed towards the diagnosis and management of the therapeutic area Partnering with other functional teams to develop educational materials for different stakeholders (e.g., physicians, patients) that aid in the diagnosis and management of the therapeutic area Educating appropriate internal teams on the therapeutic area Identifies, can gain access to, and develops professional relationships with thought leaders and other healthcare professionals, active and potential study investigators, and professional organizations within their assigned geography Engages in scientific exchange in response to thought leader requests Serve as a liaison between HCPs who express interest in conducting investigator-initiated research to facilitate review and consideration of research proposals Collaborating with external scientists and clinicians on projects related to the diagnosis and management for the therapeutic area Utilizes scientific resources to deliver impactful presentations to varying audiences and in a variety of different settings including (but not limited to) advisory boards and patient advocacy groups. QUALIFICATIONS Education/Experience: Advanced science or clinical degree at Masters level or above (e.g. MD, DO, Pharm.D., PhD, NP, PA, MPH, MHS, or MS) Minimum of 10 years of experience in medical affairs or clinical/scientific research and publications Knowledge in rare disease Background in clinical research including experience generating and analyzing data Previous experience as author on scientific publications Proven ability to write and edit content for scientific abstracts, posters, presentations, digital enhancements, and manuscripts aligned with scientific narrative and objectives Ability to work collaboratively with external stakeholders and internal cross-functional team. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Understanding of statistical methods in clinical study design, survival and longitudinal analysis Background in epidemiology and/or biostatistics to enable the identification of the appropriate analytic strategy to evaluate scientific questions Able to analyze data with Excel or equivalent Outstanding oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate complex scientific concepts in a compelling and concise manner to various internal and external stakeholders Excelle