Executive Director, Cardiopulmonary

California, US residents click here. The job details are as follows: What We Do We build on the strength of our research and development expertise and a distinctive, entrepreneurial culture that encourages diversity, innovation, creativity, sustainability, and, simply, fun. Since inception, our mission has been to find a cure for pulmonary arterial hypertension and other life-threatening diseases. Toward this goal we have successfully gained FDA approval for five medicines, we are always conducting new clinical trials, and we are working to create an unlimited supply of manufactured organs for transplantation. We are the first publicly-traded biotech or pharmaceutical company to take the form of a public benefit corporation (PBC). Our public benefit purpose is to provide a brighter future for patients through (a) the development of novel pharmaceutical therapies; and (b) technologies that expand the availability of transplantable organs. At the same time, we seek to provide our shareholders with superior financial performance and our communities with earth-sensitive energy utilization. Our company was founded by an entrepreneur whose daughter was diagnosed with a life-threatening condition. She sought to find treatment options and a cure for her daughter and patients like her. We are founder-led, and relentless in our pursuit of “medicines for life”. We continue to research and develop treatments for cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, and other orphan diseases. How you’ll contribute This position will provide expert-level consultation, strategy and input on advanced lung disease programs, studies and KOL education and support. Responsible for driving enrollment in UT-sponsored clinical studies, educating peers on evidence for early afterload reduction in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), and contributing clinical expertise to product development strategy. This position requires strong communication skills and a deep understanding PAH, PH-ILD, IPF and PPF with demonstrated excellence in clinical and medical practices. Drive enrollment in UT-sponsored clinical studies by engaging in peer-to-peer interactions and fostering site engagement Provide strategic insights to accelerate research and innovation Educate peers on evidence for early afterload reduction to improve outcomes in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), with a focus on the roles/potential roles for UT therapies Educate peer ILD clinicians on prevalence of pulmonary hypertension (PH) and benefits of screening, early diagnosis, and treatment Contribute clinical and therapeutic expertise to the Medical Affairs Research Committee (MARC) meetings (investigator sponsored studies) and product development strategy (preclinical through phase IV) Provide strategic advice to Global Medical Affairs with respect to new cardiopulmonary-related indications and markets (e.g., idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and/or progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF)) Engage and provide expertise to PAH, PH-ILD, and pulmonary fibrosis medical meetings and organizations to increase awareness of treatment best practices and highlight UT clinical studies and product development All other duties as required For this role you will need Minimum Requirements MD Board-certified with extensive clinical experience in pulmonology 10 years of experience working in a relevant hospital / clinical setting and/or the life sciences industry Proven track record in medical advocacy, clinical research, and therapeutic area expertise Demonstrated outstanding ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing scientific and medical information to a diverse audience of both internal and external personnel in small and large audience settings Keeping up-to-date with the latest medical advancements and healthcare management strategies Strong team, leadership, planning, communication, and organizational skills Ability to work independently Proficient with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Ability to travel up to 60% At United Therapeutics, you’ll realize quickly that it is not an ordinary place to work! When you join our company, you will learn, grow, contribute, have fun, and be challenged... all while making a difference in the lives of our patients. While United Therapeutics does not require vaccination for Covid-19 at this time, we strongly encourage all employees and visitors to remain up to date on vaccinations and boosters to protect one another from illness. Employees working in customer-facing roles must adhere and comply with customers’ credentialing guidelines, which may require vaccination against Covid -19, the influenza virus, and other illnesses that could be harmful to healthcare staff and patients. United Therapeutics Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities We strive to be an organization that engages the minds, hearts, and most spirited efforts of each of our employees. Our sense of purpose transforms what we do from work into mission, occupation into vocation and achievement into success. We challenge our employees with innovative and revolutionary projects, offer an environment which fosters high-level job performance and provide a highly competitive total rewards package. This is what makes United Therapeutics a stimulating place to work.