Medical Affairs Lead

WFH/RemoteRemotePosted 12 days ago

Role Overview

Axogen, Inc. - Common Stock is hiring a Medical Affairs Lead. This is a full-time remote role, with the team based in WFH/Remote. Part of Axogen, Inc. - Common Stock's Risk hiring, posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Junior-level Risk roles is $86k-$115k (based on 116 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job description

Axogen is committed to building and maintaining a strong and gratifying company culture that fosters professional growth. Our hands-on and personal approach makes transitioning to a new job a seamless and enjoyable process. Most benefits are effective on day one!

Axogen is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Why you’ll love working at Axogen:

Friendly, open, and fun team culture that values unique perspectives
Company-wide dedication to profoundly impacting patients’ lives
Comprehensive, high-quality benefits package effective on date of hire
Educational assistance available for all employees
Matching 401(k) retirement plan
Paid holidays, including floating holidays, to be used at your discretion
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Referral incentive program

Axogen Mission and Business Purpose

Our business purpose is to restore health and improve quality of life by making restoration of peripheral nerve function an expected standard of care. We aim to lead the markets we serve by always requiring the solutions we offer patients and caregivers provide an improved benefit-to-risk profile as compared to existing standards of care. To ensure we deliver improved benefit-to-risk solutions, we will guide and expect the market and design requirement specifications underlying our engineering, business development, and clinical research activities, objectively target advancements in standards of care.

Job Summary of the Medical Affairs Lead

The Medical Affairs Lead is an individual contributor within the Medical Affairs department, responsible for leading, developing, and optimizing surgeon-driven engagement programs and Key Opinion Leader (KOL) strategies across all markets. This role integrates program management, KOL engagement, and cross-functional leadership, with the flexibility to focus on either Program Management or KOL Engagement and Relationship Management, depending on business needs and individual expertise.

The Medical Affairs Lead contributes to both operational execution and strategic initiatives, partnering closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure high-quality, compliant, and impactful Medical Affairs activities aligned with organizational priorities.

Requirements of the Medical Affairs Lead

Required

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences or related field (advanced degree preferred).
3 years of relevant experience in Medical Affairs, life science event strategy, KOL management or medical program leadership.
Demonstrated experience managing and evolving complex, surgeon‑driven medical programs.
Strong ability to influence and collaborate with senior internal and external stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to leadership.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment.
Strong analytical capabilities with experience translating data into actionable insights.
Proficiency with MS Office and Medical Affairs reporting tools.
Willingness and ability to travel domestically up to 50% including weekends as needed.

Preferred

Experience supporting Medical Advisory Boards (MABs) and Visiting Surgeon Programs (VSPs) at a strategic level.
Experience contributing to departmental planning, budget ownership, or program optimization initiatives.

Responsibilities of the Medical Affairs Lead

The specific duties of the Medical Affairs Lead include but are not limited to:

Core Responsibilities

Serve as a primary Medical Affairs liaison for key opinion leaders, internal stakeholders, senior leadership, and external vendors
Support program and engagement strategy aligned to Medical Affairs and organizational priorities
Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Clinical, Commercial, R&D, and other functions to ensure aligned execution
Develop and deliver reports and executive-ready summaries related to Medical Affairs programs and engagement outcomes
Support post-engagement analysis, including insight synthesis and 30/60/90-day follow-ups
Identify gaps in processes or documentation and support continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure all Medical Affairs activities comply with federal and state laws, AATB requirements, and company policies and SOPs
Deliver work aligned with business objectives, timelines, and quality expectations
Support strategic decision-making through financial, program, and engagement analysis
Translate program outcomes and KOL insights into actionable recommendations
Identify opportunities to improve engagement quality, metrics, and overall medical impact
Contribute to the evolution of Thought Leadership processes and infrastructure

Program Management Focus

Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of Medical Affairs-driven programs, including:

Medical Advisory Boards (MABs)
Expert Panels
Visiting Surgeon Programs (VSPs)
Educational and Thought Leader meetings

Oversee end-to-end program logistics, including:

Scheduling and coordination
Venue sourcing and vendor management
Contracting and compliance documentation
Travel coordination and on-site execution

Manage and track program budgets, supporting financial planning and reporting
Ensure excellence in execution across both virtual and in-person programs
Identify and implement opportunities to enhance program design, efficiency, and medical impact

KOL Engagement & Relationship Management Focus

Own the KOL engagement lifecycle, including:

Identification and segmentation
Onboarding and engagement planning
Ongoing relationship management

Support execution of the KOL engagement strategy and relationship management roadmap
Maintain and optimize CRM systems and engagement tracking tools, ensuring accurate and compliant documentation
Coordinate KOL interactions across internal teams to ensure consistency and alignment
Gather and synthesize insights from KOL engagements to inform:

Clinical and medical strategy
Program development
Market understanding

Support speaker programs, training initiatives, and educational engagement activities
Supports facilitation of the KOL contracting process by working closely with internal Axogen business partners (Compliance and Business Directors) and new KOL's. Directly involved in contract negotiation processes and overall contract management
Support external representation activities by assisting with scientific meetings, advisory boards, and educational programming

Location

111 W. Oak Ave., Tampa, FL or remote (Tampa preferred)

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Benefits/Compensation

This position is eligible for an annual bonus.

Benefits offered for this position include Health, Dental, Vision, Matching 401K, Paid Time Off, 9 Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Medical Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Caregiver Leave, Basic Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Disability Insurance, as described in more detail in summary plan descriptions.

Salary Range

$76,537—$95,670 USD

Axogen follows healthcare system guidelines with respect to credentialing, vaccinations and other employment/compliance related requirements, as well as CDC guidance. Axogen reserves the right to amend its policies from time to time in its sole discretion.

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Is the Medical Affairs Lead role at Axogen, Inc. - Common Stock remote?

Yes. This is a remote role. The team is based in WFH/Remote, but the position itself does not require relocating to that office.

What does a Medical Affairs Lead at Axogen, Inc. - Common Stock earn?

Axogen, Inc. - Common Stock has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Medical Affairs Lead role at Axogen, Inc. - Common Stock posted?

This role was posted on July 9, 2026 (12 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

Is the Medical Affairs Lead role at Axogen, Inc. - Common Stock entry-level?

Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Axogen, Inc. - Common Stock has listed.

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