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Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Parsippany, New Jersey · Hybrid

Senior Global Medical Director, Reproductive Medicine

Medical AffairsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$237K - $340K

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Job Description:

As a privately-owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life-changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives.

Our independence helps us cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and long-term perspective that enables us to achieve growth and scale, while remaining agile and true to our ‘people first’ philosophy.

Built on a 70-year plus commitment to science and research, Ferring is relentless in its pursuit of science that drives powerful discoveries and therapies to help people build families, stay healthy, and stand up to the world’s oldest enemy: disease.

With Ferring, you will be joining a recognized leader, identified as one of “The World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Fast Company, and honored by Fortune with inclusion on its “Change the World List,” for addressing society’s unmet needs.

Ferring US is also Great Places to Work® Certified, distinguishing it as one of the best companies to work for in the contry.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a visionary Senior Director, Global Medical Affairs – Reproductive Medicine (RM) to shape our global medical strategy across one of Ferring’s most critical therapeutic areas. This is a unique opportunity to drive global impact, advancing innovative therapies that support patients and families worldwide.

You will serve as a global medical and scientific lead, driving scientific excellence, ensuring cross-regional alignment, and strengthening Ferring’s leadership in reproductive medicine.

You will play a leadership role in developing the global medical strategy for the RM portfolio, spanning pre-, peri-, and post-launch activities across key markets.

Key

Responsibilities

Define and execute the Global Medical Affairs strategy across U.S., EU, and International Markets. Support and oversee clinical trial activities as well as Life Cycle Management and Investigator Initiated Studies. Lead global medical launch planning and execution in partnership with regional teams.

Serve as the medical lead across commercialization and lifecycle management activities. Shape and oversee global evidence generation (Ph3b/4, RWE, investigator-sponsored research). Drive publication strategy and scientific communications at a global level.

Partner cross-functionally with Commercial, Clinical Development, Regulatory, HEOR, and Market Access. Build and engage global KOL networks, scientific societies, and advocacy groups. Support pipeline strategy and medical due diligence for business development opportunities. Oversee global congress strategy, advisory boards, and core scientific content.

Requirements

MD/DO with 10+ years combined clinical and pharmaceutical/biotech experience. Global or multi-regional Medical Affairs leadership experience. Expertise in Reproductive Medicine (REI or maternal health strongly preferred). Proven experience supporting global launches and lifecycle strategy.

Strong track record in evidence generation and scientific engagement. Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional and senior stakeholders globally. Exceptional communication skills with strong external presence. Collaborative, strategic, and execution-oriented leadership style.

Ferring + you At Ferring, we offer competitive total compensation along with an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.

From working hours that respect your lifestyle, a culture that is welcoming and equitable, and the chance to work with the industry’s most impressive people, these are just some of the ways we live our "People First" philosophy. Our Compensation and

Benefits

At Ferring, base salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range. The base salary range for this role is $237,000 to $340,000, which is the reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role.

The actual amount paid may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education and primary work location.

Additional compensation for this role will be provided based on competitive annual incentive compensation targets in the form of an annual bonus - payouts are based on individual and company performance.

Benefits for This Role Include

comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with a premium differential, inverse to base salary, to be paid by employees; a 401k plan and company match; short and long-term disability coverage; basic life insurance; wellness benefits; reimbursement for certain tuition expenses; sick time frontloaded yearly of 40 hours, or higher if state or local law requires; vacation time for full time employees to accrue between 112.5 and 150 hours yearly in the first four (4) years of employment, and additional accruals starting in the fifth (5th) year of employment; and 12 to 13 paid holidays per year.

We are proud to offer 20 weeks of paid parental leave, learn more about the parental leave offering in our benefits package here. For roles that are not field-based, Ferring has a hybrid work policy that is four days in the office, with the option to work one day remotely. Ferring is an equal opportunity employer.

All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws.

Join our team and your voice will be heard, and your contributions will be valued. If you love to come up with new ways to make a positive difference and see them through, you will fit right in. We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (including Disability/Protected Veterans).

We maintain a drug-free workplace. Location: Parsippany, New Jersey Ferring Pharmaceuticals a privately owned, research-driven, specialty biopharmaceutical group committed to building families and helping people live better lives.

We are leaders in reproductive medicine with a strong heritage in gastroenterology and urology, and are at the forefront of innovation in uro-oncology gene therapy. Ferring was founded in 1950 and employs more than 7,000 people worldwide.

The company is headquartered in Saint-Prex, Switzerland, and has operating subsidiaries in more than 50 countries which market its medicines in over 100 countries.

Learn more at ferring.com, or connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and X. At Ferring, we'll give you the tools to shape a career build on purpose. Join us and help People around the world to build families and live better lives. Click HERE to enlarge the picture.

At Ferring, our focus on Patient Advocacy drives our commitment to create more equitable health outcomes for all, at every stage of their healthcare journey.

We believe in everyone’s right to access the best treatment, pioneering into new therapeutic areas, and developing innovative ways to diagnose, treat and prevent diseases. Don't see the dream job you are looking for? Drop off your contact information and resume and we will reach out to you if we find the perfect fit!

Key Responsibilities

The role involves defining and executing the global medical affairs strategy for reproductive medicine across US, EU, and international markets. Key duties include overseeing evidence generation, leading global launch planning, and managing relationships with global KOLs and scientific societies.

Requirements

Candidates must be an MD/DO with over 10 years of combined clinical and pharmaceutical experience, specifically within reproductive medicine. Proven leadership in global medical affairs and a track record of supporting global launches are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
10+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical Trial OversightKOL EngagementCross-functional LeadershipStakeholder Management

Medical Affairs — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$289k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $265k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Medical Affairs pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Senior Global Medical Director, Reproductive Medicine at Ferring Pharmaceuticals a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Medical Affairs — ranked against 273 active Medical Affairs listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

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About Ferring Pharmaceuticals

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
St-Prex
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k with company match
Short and long-term disability
Basic life insurance
Wellness benefits
Tuition reimbursement