Associate Director, Pharmaceutical Professional Education Lead
Apply NowCompany: KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Location: Cambridge, MA 02139
Description:
About KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and delivering life-changing oral therapies for individuals affected by rare diseases with significant unmet needs. Our lead investigational product is sebetralstat, a novel, oral, on-demand treatment for hereditary angioedema (HAE). Sebetralstat is under regulatory review by the U.S. FDA, with a PDUFA goal date of June 17, 2025. In addition, we have completed Marketing Authorization Applications for sebetralstat to the European Medicines Agency and multiple other global regulatory authorities.
About Sebetralstat
Sebetralstat is an investigational, novel oral plasma kallikrein inhibitor for the treatment of hereditary angioedema (HAE). We have filed multiple regulatory applications seeking approval of sebetralstat as the first oral, on-demand treatment for HAE in individuals aged 12 and older and are investigating its use in children aged 2 to 11. If approved, sebetralstat has the potential to become the foundational therapy for HAE management worldwide.
For more information about KalVista, please visit www.kalvista.com or follow on social media at @KalVista and LinkedIn.
About the role:
The Professional Education Lead is responsible for designing, developing and implementing educational programs that enhance the knowledge of our HCP/patient customers, internal teams and external stakeholders. In this role, you will ensure alignment with company goals, regulatory requirements and industry best practices to drive scientific engagement, product awareness and clinical adoption.
Responsibilities:
Program Oversight
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
Performance Measurement & Compliance
Qualifications:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Important Notice to Third-Party Recruiters & Staffing Agencies:
The current job openings advertised on this website are for the sole purpose of candidates to apply directly. Unsolicited and anonymous CVs submitted in any manner to KalVista employees, including to employee personal e-mail accounts, are considered to be the property of KalVista and will not qualify for a fee to be paid. Referral fees will only be payable where KalVista has agreed with an agency to work on a specific appointment, and then only in conjunction with a fully-executed contract for service.
If any Agency representative contacts a KalVista Hiring Manager or company employee, other than a member of the KalVista Talent Acquisition team, to solicit an appointment to engage on a job opening, that Agency will not be considered for that specific job opening or future opportunities with KalVista.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing and delivering life-changing oral therapies for individuals affected by rare diseases with significant unmet needs. Our lead investigational product is sebetralstat, a novel, oral, on-demand treatment for hereditary angioedema (HAE). Sebetralstat is under regulatory review by the U.S. FDA, with a PDUFA goal date of June 17, 2025. In addition, we have completed Marketing Authorization Applications for sebetralstat to the European Medicines Agency and multiple other global regulatory authorities.
About Sebetralstat
Sebetralstat is an investigational, novel oral plasma kallikrein inhibitor for the treatment of hereditary angioedema (HAE). We have filed multiple regulatory applications seeking approval of sebetralstat as the first oral, on-demand treatment for HAE in individuals aged 12 and older and are investigating its use in children aged 2 to 11. If approved, sebetralstat has the potential to become the foundational therapy for HAE management worldwide.
For more information about KalVista, please visit www.kalvista.com or follow on social media at @KalVista and LinkedIn.
About the role:
The Professional Education Lead is responsible for designing, developing and implementing educational programs that enhance the knowledge of our HCP/patient customers, internal teams and external stakeholders. In this role, you will ensure alignment with company goals, regulatory requirements and industry best practices to drive scientific engagement, product awareness and clinical adoption.
Responsibilities:
Program Oversight
- Create, lead, and execute HCP and patient speaker programs in partnership with HCP/patient marketing, sales, and compliance
- Organize and execution of HCP advisory boards, product theaters and congress planning/engagements in partnership with HCP marketing and supporting vendors
- Manage ongoing relationships with HCP and patient speaker bureau members and lead annual pro. ed. planning for the marketing team
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
- Commercial liaison between medical pubs team to ensure strategic partnership and information sharing
- As a commercial team member, you will work closely with compliance in creation of policies and supporting pull through in the field
- As a member of the HCP marketing team, you will work closely with MLR and marketing team members such as patient marketing, marketing operations, and commercial project management
Performance Measurement & Compliance
- Track and assess the effectiveness of educational programs through feedback, engagement metrics, and learning assessments
- Ensure all educational activities comply with legal and compliance standards. This includes monitoring and program reconciliation/close out support
- Report on program success, impact, and areas for improvement to leadership
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5-8 years of experience in pharmaceutical HCP marketing, professional education or learning & development
- Proven track record in developing and delivering speaker programs
- Experience collaborating with KOLs, medical associations, and regulatory bodies
- Strong knowledge of clinical data, drug development, and therapeutic areas relevant to the company's portfolio
- Excellent communication, presentation, and instructional design skills
- Ability to translate complex scientific information into practical, engaging content
- Proficiency in digital learning platforms, virtual training tools, and content management systems
- Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Bachelor's Degree required
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Important Notice to Third-Party Recruiters & Staffing Agencies:
The current job openings advertised on this website are for the sole purpose of candidates to apply directly. Unsolicited and anonymous CVs submitted in any manner to KalVista employees, including to employee personal e-mail accounts, are considered to be the property of KalVista and will not qualify for a fee to be paid. Referral fees will only be payable where KalVista has agreed with an agency to work on a specific appointment, and then only in conjunction with a fully-executed contract for service.
If any Agency representative contacts a KalVista Hiring Manager or company employee, other than a member of the KalVista Talent Acquisition team, to solicit an appointment to engage on a job opening, that Agency will not be considered for that specific job opening or future opportunities with KalVista.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.