Senior Medical Director

<meta><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><b><strong style="color:rgb(37,37,40);font-size:18pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">About the role</strong></b></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><br></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="color:rgb(37,37,40);white-space:pre-wrap;">The Senior Director, Global Medical Affairs will report to the VP, Medical Affairs and Advocacy and will provide medical leadership for MIPLYFFA (NPC) and other assets as directed.&nbsp; The role will be responsible for building and refining the medical affairs strategy as well as </span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">executing the tactical activities for current and future Zevra assets</span><span style="font-size:14pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">.</span><span style="color:rgb(37,37,40);white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp; The ideal candidate will be a highly self-motivated, collaborative, scientifically-oriented, and accomplished Medical Affairs leader with a flexible, hands-on and team-oriented style. </span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">They will provide medical support and leadership to field medical affairs and partner with cross-functional teams including marketing, sales, and market access.</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><br></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:8pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Key activities will include:</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:8pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">·</span><span style="font-size:4pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Establishing and leading the global medical strategy for MIPLYFFA</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:8pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">·</span><span style="font-size:4pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Leading execution of relevant medical communications and engagement activities</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:8pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">·</span><span style="font-size:4pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Driving evidence generation, including support of expanded access programs</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:8pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">·</span><span style="font-size:4pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Engaging with key opinion leaders</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:8pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">·</span><span style="font-size:4pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Supporting payer-engagement strategy</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:8pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">·</span><span style="font-size:4pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Compliantly supporting commercial activities, and patient advocacy initiatives</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:8pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">·</span><span style="font-size:4pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="color:rgb(38,35,33);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Building, leading, and shaping a field-based Medical Science Liaison (MSL) team</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:8pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><br></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:8pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">This position will be based in Boston, Massachusetts.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:10pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><br></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:18pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><b><strong style="white-space:pre-wrap;">W</strong></b><b><strong style="color:rgb(37,37,40);font-size:18pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">hat you'll do</strong></b></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:14pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="font-size:14pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Develop and lead the Medical Affairs strategy post-launch/pipeline and facilitate the functional goal setting process.</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Serve as the cross-functional medical affairs lead to support marketing, sales, advocacy, market access, and other collaborative planning and tactical execution across the company</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Maintain high level of scientific and medical expertise and serve as key medical resource in the diagnosis, treatment and management of targeted disease areas and associated products&nbsp;</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Serve as the medical reviewer for abstracts, publications, disease-related and product related promotional materials and non-promotional scientific materials, including reimbursement dossiers and payer materials</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lead and support clinical studies and evidence generation activities including Phase IV clinical studies, registries, and expanded access programs</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Develop and communicate medical information and scientific communication content and key findings externally and within the company</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Provide medical expertise to the commercial organization to compliantly assist in the development and execution of commercial activities, including training</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="color:rgb(38,35,33);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Recruit, hire, and onboard a high-performing field-based MSL medical team.</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="color:black;font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Lead/support the development of content and resources to support external engagement activities by the field medical affairs team and support/oversee the training of the team.</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="color:rgb(38,35,33);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Provide ongoing coaching and mentorship for MSL team, offering constructive feedback and development opportunities.</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="color:rgb(38,35,33);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture.</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="color:rgb(38,35,33);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Develop and oversee MSL engagement strategies to support scientific exchange with key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare providers, and external stakeholders.</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="color:rgb(38,35,33);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Partner with Medical Excellence to establish KPIs and metrics to evaluate and measure effectiveness of the MSL teams.</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="color:rgb(38,35,33);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Provide leadership in generating insights and ensuring compliant communication of scientific data.</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="color:rgb(38,35,33);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Demonstrate, and lead by example, compliant behavior in all aspects of company work.</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="color:rgb(38,35,33);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Ensure compliance with company policies, legal standards, and industry regulations.</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><b><strong style="color:rgb(37,37,40);font-size:18pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Qualification</strong></b><b><strong style="font-size:18pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">s</strong></b></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="font-size:14pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Advanced scientific or clinical degree (MD, PhD) required.</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Strong strategic and business acumen as evidenced by at least 8 years in Medical Affairs, with at least 5 years building and leading medical affairs plans in the US</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Expertise in rare diseases and rare disease drug development</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Medical Affairs planning and execution&nbsp;</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="color:black;font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Evidence Generation</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="color:rgb(38,35,33);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Strong understanding of the healthcare landscape, including KOL engagement, clinical trial data, and medical education</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="color:rgb(38,35,33);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Experience implementing or optimizing digital field medical platforms (e.g., Veeva CRM, analytics dashboards) and using data to drive performance and insights</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="color:rgb(38,35,33);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Highly motivated, decisive, and results-oriented with flexibility and creativity to excel in a rapidly growing and changing environment</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="color:rgb(38,35,33);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="color:rgb(38,35,33);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Proven track record of excellent communication and collaboration skills, including recognition by cross-functional partners; works well independently while exhibiting professional maturity, confidence, and competence</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="color:rgb(38,35,33);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Experience working with all levels of management and consulting with key business stakeholders</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><span style="font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="color:rgb(38,35,33);font-size:11pt;white-space:pre-wrap;">Skilled at positively influencing stakeholders in a team environment for greater outcomes</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><br></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;text-align:start;"><b><strong style="color:rgb(37,37,40);white-space:pre-wrap;">Equal Employment Opportunity Statement</strong></b><br><span style="color:rgb(37,37,40);white-space:pre-wrap;">Zevra is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;text-align:start;"><b><strong style="color:rgb(37,37,40);white-space:pre-wrap;">Notice to External Recruiters</strong></b><br><span style="color:rgb(37,37,40);white-space:pre-wrap;">Zevra does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firms. Recruiters are requested not to contact employees or hiring managers. All candidate submissions must be coordinated through our Human Resources team and require a prior written agreement. Any resumes sent without such an agreement will not create any implied obligation.</span></p> <meta><p style="font-family:&quot;Basel Grotesk&quot;,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-weight:400;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:0.25px;margin:4px 0px;padding:0px;"><b><strong style="white-space:pre-wrap;">About Zevra Therapeutics, Inc.</strong></b><br><br><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">We are a rare disease therapeutics company leading with science to make life-changing therapeutics available to patients with significant unmet needs. We involve key thought leaders, physicians, patients, care partners, and advocacy groups in all of our clinical and regulatory development strategies.</span><br><br><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">With a keen understanding that drug development often requires creative solutions, we have the insight and expertise to forge new pathways to success that others have missed. By following the data without bias, our transparent narratives and common-sense perspective have successfully overcome complex development challenges to make much-needed therapies available to patients.</span><br><br><span style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Nimble and dauntless, we push boundaries beyond what is thought to be possible and advance new therapies that have the potential to bring meaningful improvement to patients’ lives.</span></p>