Director, Medical Affairs

Alumis Inc. is a precision medicines company with the mission to transform the lives of patients with autoimmune diseases. Even with treatment innovations of the last two decades, many patients with immunologic conditions continue to suffer - our goal is to fundamentally change the outcomes for these patients. 

Responsibilities:

• Support late-stage and launch readiness strategy for ESK-001 in dermatology, serving as the cross-functional medical lead for executional initiatives.
• Translate clinical data into high-impact medical education, scientific communications, and evidence-generation strategy.
• Develop and execute comprehensive medical education plans (CME and non-CME) aligned to strategic imperatives and HCP education needs.
• Drive execution of medical congress activities, including abstract planning, insight capture, on-site engagement, and coordination with field teams.
• Serve as the day-to-day medical lead for KEE (key external expert) engagement planning, field medical resource development, and internal field alignment.
• Partner with MSL leadership on field strategy, training, insight management, and field-facing content development.
• Support the medical strategy and execution of scientific publications in collaboration with Scientific Communications, including data communication and external authorship management.
• Plan and execute scientific advisory boards across HCP segments (Tier 1, Emerging, APPs) to gather insights and refine positioning.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical Development, Commercial, Regulatory, Legal, and Program Management to ensure alignment across data, messaging, and launch milestones.
• Represent Alumis at major dermatology congresses and serve as a medical voice supporting the strategic goals of the ESK-001 program.

Experience, Education, and Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

• Must thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment while remaining proactive, resourceful, and adaptable.
• Deep understanding of the dermatology therapeutic landscape, especially immunology and psoriasis.
• Exceptional ability to translate clinical and mechanistic data into medical strategy and execution plans.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional initiatives in support of late-stage development or product launch.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with both internal stakeholders and external thought leaders.
• Experience delivering scientific insights and HCP-facing content in a clear, concise, and strategic manner.

 

Basic Qualifications:

• Advanced clinical or scientific degree (MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, NP/PA) required.
• Minimum of 5 years combined experience in the pharmaceutical industry, clinical practice, or academic setting focused on dermatology or immunology.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated success developing and executing medical strategy for late-stage programs or product launch.
• Experience in designing and executing medical education (CME and non-CME), congress planning, and KEE engagement.
• Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives with strategic clarity and operational precision.
• Seen as a credible, collaborative scientific leader by internal and external stakeholders.
• Highly strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities and the ability to translate ambiguity into clear action.
• Ability to travel and engage with HCPs and KOLs across the US and internationally.
• Embodies Alumis values and commitment to transforming care for patients with immune-mediated diseases.
• Title commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

The salary range for this position is $210,000-250,000 This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the Company’s compensation practices.

This position is located in South San Francisco, CA, with an expectation to be onsite Tuesday through Thursday. While we prefer local candidates, remote applicants will be considered.

Alumis Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Alumis compensation packages include generous stock option grants for all employees as well as an annual bonus program.  

Other benefits include:

• Health insurance premiums paid at 90% for employee, 80% for dependents
• Free access to Genentech Bus & Ferry Share program
• $100 monthly cell phone stipend
• Unlimited PTO for Exempt employees
• Free onsite gym and a kitchen stocked with yummy snacks and drinks!

 

We are a hard-working, collaborative team on a mission to transform patient’s lives-- and we aspire to elevate, challenge and nurture one another along the way.