Executive Director, Global Market Development (Friedreich’s Ataxia) – Solid Biosciences
Solid Biosciences is a precision genetic medicine company focused on advancing a portfolio of gene therapy candidates targeting rare neuromuscular and cardiac diseases, including Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne), Friedreich’s ataxia (FA), catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT), TNNT2-mediated dilated cardiomyopathy, BAG3-mediated dilated cardiomyopathy, and additional fatal, genetic cardiac diseases. We are advancing a diverse pipeline and delivery platform in the pursuit of uniting experts in science, technology, disease management, and care.
Patient-focused and founded by those directly impacted by Duchenne, Solid’s mission is to improve the daily lives of patients living with devastating rare diseases.
We are seeking a strategic and externally focused Executive Director, Global Market Development (Friedreich’s Ataxia) to lead the development and execution of Solid’s global key opinion leader (KOL) strategy for the FA program. This individual will play a critical role in shaping global external engagement, deepening scientific and clinical partnerships, and accelerating awareness and preparedness for Solid’s gene therapy programs. The role has a strong international focus, particularly across Europe, with exploratory engagement in the Middle East, and will require extensive global travel.
This role will report to the Chief Operating Officer and is a remote position (U.S. or Europe-based candidates strongly considered), with significant international travel required.
Key Position Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a global KOL engagement strategy for Friedreich’s Ataxia
- Build relationships with neurologists, cardiologists, geneticists, and FA experts globally
- Map treatment centers, hospitals, and academic institutions
- Partner with Medical Affairs and Opinion Leader Programming to generate actionable insights
- Execute advisory boards and scientific engagements
- Represent Solid at global congresses
- Support clinical site identification and readiness
- Ensure compliance with global regulatory standards
Experience Requirements
- Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent preferred)
- 15+ years in biotech/pharma with demonstrated global KOL experience
- Rare disease or neuromuscular expertise preferred
- Experience in European markets required
- Gene therapy and clinical development knowledge
- German and/or French fluency preferred
- Ability to travel 40–60%
Key Position Attributes
- Strategic and externally oriented
- Strong relationship builder
- Executive presence
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Highly collaborative
Compensation
The base compensation range for this role is: $254,000 - $298,500
Base salary offered is determined through an internal analysis utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.
Regular employees are eligible to receive both short-term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward individual performance and align incentives to Solid’s long term company performance.
Benefits and Solid Advantages
At Solid Biosciences we offer a highly competitive total rewards and benefits package, intended to support all aspects of our employees’ lives and well-being. Additionally, for those employees working onsite at our Hood Park Headquarters, we offer a variety of onsite resources to support those working in our offices.
- Competitive Health and Dental programs with flexible plan offerings, including FSA and HSA programs
- 401(k) program participation with competitive company matched contributions
- Eligibility to participate in Solid’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Mobile phone subsidy for eligible employees
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Vision Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Pet Insurance
- Employee Discount Program on Travel, Entertainment, and Services
- Daily Subsidized Lunch Delivery (onsite @ Hood Park)
- Free Onsite Full-Service Gym (onsite @ Hood Park)
- Employee Parking (onsite @ Hood Park)