Medical Affairs Lead

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-read…