Vice President, Medical Affairs

Posted:
11/27/2024, 5:58:30 AM

Location(s):
California, United States ⋅ San Carlos, California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Join our Mission to Protect Humankind!

Vaxcyte is a clinical-stage vaccine innovation company engineering high-fidelity vaccines to protect humankind from the consequences of bacterial diseases, which have serious and costly health consequences when left unchecked. Working to eradicate or treat bacterial infections such as invasive pneumococcal disease, Group A Strep, periodontitis and Shigella is just the beginning. Our path to success is clear and well-defined, and Vaxcyte is set up to go the distance. 

WHAT we do is every bit as important as HOW we do it! Our work together is guided by four enduring core values:

*RETHINK CONVENTION: We bring creative and intellectual diversity to every facet of the work we do in order to innovate and re-innovate the way vaccines are delivered.

*AIM HIGH: We embody our collectively audacious goal to courageously make the most complex biologics ever attempted to protect humankind.

*LEAD WITH HEART: Everyone leads at Vaxcyte with a kindness-first, inclusive approach to collaboration and vigorous debate that advances our business objectives.

*MODEL EXCELLENCE:  The magnitude of our challenge requires our shared commitment to demonstrating integrity, accountability, equality and clarity across communications and decision making.
 
Summary:
 
Vaxcyte is seeking a VP, Medical Affairs to build and lead our global medical affairs team. This individual will be responsible for developing and executing the global medical strategy (initially focused on the US market), ensuring alignment with global objectives, and supporting the commercialization of our vaccines. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of vaccines, strong leadership skills, and a track record of successful collaboration with cross-functional teams.  Reporting to the Executive Vice President & COO, the VP, Medical Affairs will lead the medical affairs team to advance the pipeline of vaccine candidates from preclinical stages through to commercialization and post marketing.
Reports to: Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
 
Location: San Carlos, CA
 
Compensation:
The compensation package will be competitive and includes comprehensive benefits and an equity component.
 
Salary Range: $343,000 – $398,000 (SF Bay Area). Salary ranges for non-California locations may vary.
 
 
Vaxcyte, Inc.
825 Industrial Road, Suite 300
San Carlos, CA 94070
 
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Vaxcyte

Website: https://vaxcyte.com/

Headquarter Location: San Carlos, California, United States

Employee Count: 101-250

Year Founded: 2013

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Equity

Industries: Biopharma ⋅ Biotechnology ⋅ Health Care