Role Overview 

We are seeking a seasoned and visionary leader to serve as Vice President, Medical Affairs. This executive will bring a proven track record of success in pharmaceutical leadership and medical affairs experience, ideally in ophthalmology across retina, glaucoma, dry eye, and cornea/external disease.  The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in medical strategy and cross-functional team leadership, with a passion for advancing innovation in ophthalmology.  This role will be pivotal in driving medical affairs strategy, building scientific evidence, and fueling launch trajectories for our ophthalmic product portfolio. 

Key Responsibilities 

Medical Affairs

• Develop and implement medical affairs strategies to support pre-launch and post-launch activities.

• Drive scientific dissemination through publications, presentations, and Key Opinion Leader engagement.

• Serve as the internal expert on ophthalmic diseases, providing strategic input across Research & Development, regulatory, and commercial functions.

Scientific Evidence & Launch Support

• Build and lead cross-functional teams to generate and communicate compelling scientific evidence.

• Support successful product launches through strategic medical planning and stakeholder engagement.

Leadership & Strategy

• Build and mentor a high-performing medical affairs team.

• Collaborate with executive leadership to shape corporate strategy and investor communications.

• Represent the company at scientific, regulatory, and industry forums.

Experience 

• MA, MS, MD, DO, or equivalent degree.

• 15+ years of experience in ophthalmology, with leadership roles in clinical development and medical affairs.

• Demonstrated success in supporting product launches.

• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across medical and commercial functions.

• Deep understanding of regulatory requirements and clinical operations.

·  The role requires the ability to travel up to 30% of the time, including domestic and possible international trips.

Physical Requirements & Reasonable Accommodation

This position requires the ability to:

·       Travel which may involve driving a car or utilizing other forms of transportation like planes, trains, or taxis. Must be able to navigate various environments, including office buildings, parking lots, outdoor settings, and transit centers.

·       Operate a computer and communicate effectively in a remote work environment.

·       Sit for extended periods, engage in video or phone meetings, and use standard office equipment.

·       Lift and transport materials up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.

Salary and Benefits Information 

We know our people are the driving force behind the success of our mission and vision. That’s why we offer a competitive benefit package to attract the very best talent to our team and to take care of our employees and their families.​​​​​​​ Below is a snapshot of our U.S. benefits package for full-time employees. 

• Generous medical, dental, and vision health insurance plans 

• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care 

• Short-term, long-term, and life/AD&D insurance 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• 20 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and 12 sick days 

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 100% company match up to 4% and immediate vesting 

• Hybrid work options 

• Wellness Resources 

• Stock Options 

Compensation

The base salary range for the Vice President, Medical Affairs is $300,000-$340,000 USD annually. Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including but not limited to experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

For more information, visit www.tenpointherapeutics.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram.

About Tenpoint Therapeutics

Tenpoint Therapeutics is a global, commercial biotechnology company focused on developing groundbreaking treatments to improve vision in the aging eye. Our pipeline includes paradigm-shifting therapeutics for ophthalmic indications with significant unmet medical need, including presbyopia, cataracts, and geographic atrophy.

Our lead product, YUVEZZI™, is the first and only dual-agent eye drop for the treatment of presbyopia in adults and was approved by the FDA on January 28, 2026. Presbyopia, the gradual loss of near vision that typically begins around age 45, affects about two billion people globally and 128 million people in the U.S. YUVEZZI™ is expected to be broadly commercially available in the U.S. in Q2 2026.