This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description Capricor is seeking a Senior Director of Medical Affairs with deep expertise in biotechnology, ideally in rare diseases or cell therapies. This position will play a pivotal role in building the medical affairs function as we advance our lead programs following recent clinical milestones. - Define the roadmap for our scientific narrative. - Drive clinical scientific messaging. - Foster key relationships with healthcare professionals (HCPs), key opinion leaders (KOLs), and patient advocacy groups in the DMD and BMD communities. - Ensure high-integrity, compliant processes for stakeholder engagement. - Lead cross-functional efforts to bridge clinical development with commercialization readiness. - Foster deep relationships and evidence generation strategies necessary to drive program success and ongoing medical excellence. Qualifications - MD required, with experience in neurology, myology, cardiology, or a closely related field, and demonstrated clinical scientific competence. - Deep experience and commitment to excellence in medical affairs, with a proven track record in biotechnology or pharmaceuticals. - Experience working in a small company environment, thriving in dynamic, resource-constrained settings. - Passionate "can-do" mentality with evidence of high emotional intelligence (EQ) and collaborative teamwork. - Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to engage stakeholders at all levels. - Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, including cGMP, ICH, and FDA guidelines. - Ability to work independently, multi-task, and meet aggressive deadlines in a fast-paced environment. - Willingness to travel up to 30-40% for meetings, site visits, and conferences. Requirements - Previous experience with DMD, BMD, or other muscle or cardiomyopathic indications. - Experience with pre-launch or commercialization activities in a Medical Affairs capacity. - Experience with complex cell or gene therapy (ATMP) products. Benefits - $300,000 - $350,000 a year. Company Description Capricor Therapeutics, a trailblazer in cell and exosome therapy, is dedicated to redefining standards of care with innovative treatments rooted in scientific excellence. Guided by integrity and a passion for patient-centered impact, our team is shaping a brighter future for healthcare. Join us and contribute to a mission-driven group that’s transforming lives with every breakthrough.

Job Description Position Responsibilities - The Regional Medical Scientific Director (RMSD) is a credentialed (i.e., PhD, PharmD, DNP, MD) therapeutic and disease expert who engages in bidirectional exchange of scientific or medical information with Scientific Leaders (SLs). This MSL-type role provides balanced, factual, scientific information about non-product areas of interest to the Company and replies to scientific questions from SLs, including questions about Company products. The work of an RMSD is aligned to: Scientific Exchange, Research, Scientific Congress Support, and Scientific Insights. - RMSDs liaise between the scientific community and the Company to enhance the comprehension of scientific foundations and goals for approved, in-development, and active Company-sponsored trials and/or investigator-sponsored research studies. The RMSD serves as a role model for other field medical team members in ways that include on-boarding and/or sharing of therapeutic expertise. - This position will support our Company’s Gastrointestinal (GI) Immunology program Location details: This role covers Eastern Pennsylvania, Washington, DC, Maryland, Delaware, and Northern Virginia (e.g., Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William). Candidates must reside within the territory, preference for the Philadelphia or Washington DC metro areas. Travel up to 50% within the territory. Responsibilities and Primary Activities Scientific Exchange - Develops professional relationships and engages with national and regional SLs to ensure access to company-approved medical and scientific information on areas of therapeutic interest and Company products - Conducts peer-to-peer scientific discussions and maintains a reliable presence with those SLs to ensure they have a medical contact within the company - Addresses scientific questions and directs SL inquiries on issues outside of RMSD scope (e.g., grants) to appropriate company resources consistent with applicable policies - Maintains current knowledge and comprehension of dynamic scientific and clinical environment in the Company's Areas of Interest (AOI) for the RMSD’s specific therapeutic area. Research - Upon request from Global Center for Scientific Affairs (GCSA), - Initiates discussions with SLs and/or potential investigators that include scientific/data exchange within our AOI to determine the alignment with our research strategies, studies concepts, scientific merit, and qualifications for a specific compound or trial - Enhances the comprehension of the scientific foundations and goals of investigator-sponsored research - Identifies barriers to patient enrollment and retention efforts to achieve study milestones - Upon request from Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO), - Recommends study sites and identifies potential investigators to participate in phase II-IV clinical development programs, conducts Site Initiation Visits (SIVs), and detects barriers to patient enrollment and retention efforts to achieve study milestones. - Protocol lead responsibilities in collaboration with GCTO - Addresses questions from investigators and provides information regarding participation in Company-sponsored clinical studies Scientific Congress Support - Engages in scientific congresses and medical meetings, facilitates scientific and data exchange for both Company and competitor data. Scientific Insights - Gathers feedback, data, or information during routine activities that can help the company better comprehend medical or scientific needs, priorities, or concerns of SLs and/or patients Inclusive Mindset and Behavior - Demonstrates eagerness to contribute to an environment of belonging, inclusion, and empowerment - Leads by example and serves as a role model for creating, leading, and retaining an inclusive workforce Required Qualifications, Skills, & Experience Minimum - PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD - Proven competence and a minimum of 3 years of relevant therapeutic area (gastrointestinal) experience beyond that obtained in the terminal degree program - Ability to conduct doctoral-level discussions with key external stakeholders - Dedication to scientific excellence with a strong focus on scientific education and dialogue - Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and networking skills - A thorough comprehension of FDA, OIG, HIPAA, and other ethical guidelines, laws, and regulations relevant to the pharmaceutical industry and its customers - Ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively in a constantly changing environment - Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, OneNote) - Familiarity with virtual meeting platforms - Consistent adherence to field and corporate policies and Global Medical Scientific Affairs (GMSA) strategy, including field standard operating procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and administrative/operational responsibilities Preferred - Field-based medical experience - Research Experience - Demonstrated record of scientific/medical publication #eligibleforERP Required Skills: Clinical Immunology, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal Disease, Immunology, KOL Engagement, Medical Affairs, Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs, Pharmacy Regulation, Scientific Research, Stakeholder Engagement, Stakeholder Management Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement​ We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts U.S. Hybrid Work Model Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”. The salary range for this role is $190,800.00 - $300,300.00 This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits. You can apply for this role through https://jobs.merck.com/us/en (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting. San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. 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Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first The Medical Director actively uses their medical background, experience, and judgement to make determinations whether requested services, requested level of care, and/or requested site of service should be authorized. All work occurs within a context of regulatory compliance, and work is assisted by diverse resources, which may include national clinical guidelines, CMS and state policies and determinations, clinical reference materials, internal teaching conferences, and other reference sources. Medical Directors will learn Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid requirements and will understand how to operationalize this knowledge in their daily work. The Medical Director’s work includes computer-based review of moderately complex to complex clinical scenarios, review of all submitted clinical records, prioritization of daily work, communication of decisions to internal associates, and possible participation in care management. May occasionally participate in discussions with external physicians by phone to gather additional clinical information or discuss determinations which may require conflict resolution skills. Some roles include an overview of coding practices and clinical documentation, dispute, grievance, and appeals processes, and outpatient services and equipment, within their scope. The Medical Director may speak with contracted external physicians, physician groups, facilities, or community groups to support regional market priorities, which may include an understanding of Humana processes, as well as a focus on collaborative business relationships, value-based care, population health, or disease or care management. Medical Directors support Humana values throughout all activities. Use your skills to make an impact Responsibilities The Medical Director provides medical interpretation and determinations whether services provided by other healthcare professionals are in agreement with national guidelines, CMS and state Medicaid requirements, Humana policies, clinical standards, and (in some cases) contracts. The ideal candidate supports and collaborates with other team members, other departments, and Humana colleagues. After completion of mentored training, daily work is performed with minimal direction. Enjoys working in a structured environment with expectations for consistency in thinking and authorship. Exercises independence in meeting departmental expectations and meets compliance timelines. Supports the assigned work with respect to market-wide objectives and community relations as directed. Required Qualifications - MD or DO degree - 5+ years of direct clinical patient care experience post residency or fellowship, which preferably includes some experience in an inpatient environment and/or related to care of a Medicare type population (disabled or >65 years of age). - Current and ongoing Board Certification an approved ABMS Medical Specialty - A current and unrestricted license in at least one jurisdiction and willing to obtain additional license(s), if required. - No current sanction from Federal or State Governmental organizations, and able to pass credentialing requirements. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Evidence of analytic and interpretation skills, with prior experience participating in teams focusing on quality management, utilization management, case management, discharge planning and/or home health or post-acute services such as inpatient rehabilitation. Preferred Qualifications - Knowledge of the managed care industry including Medicare Advantage, Managed Medicaid and/or Commercial products, or other medical management organizations, hospitals/ Integrated Delivery Systems, health insurance, other healthcare providers, clinical group practice management. - Utilization management experience in a medical management review organization, such as Medicare Advantage, managed Medicaid, or Commercial health insurance. - Experience with national guidelines such as MCG® or InterQual - Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Geriatrics, Hospitalist, Emergency Medicine clinical specialists - Advanced degree such as an MBA, MHA, MPH - Exposure to Public Health, Population Health, analytics, and use of business metrics. - Experience working with Case managers or Care managers on complex case management, including familiarity with social determinants of health. - The curiosity to learn, the flexibility to adapt and the courage to innovate Additional Information Typically reports to a Lead Medical Director, depending on the line of business. The Medical Director conducts Utilization Management or clinical validation of the care received by members in an assigned line of business, member population, or condition type. May also engage in dispute, grievance, and appeals reviews. May participate on project teams or organizational committees. #physiciancareers Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required. Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Pay Range The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc. $223,800 - $313,100 per year This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance. Description of Benefits Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities. Application Deadline: 09-01-2026 About us Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. ​ Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first The Medical Director actively uses their medical background, experience, and judgement to make determinations whether requested services, requested level of care, and/or requested site of service should be authorized at the Inpatient level. All work occurs within a context of regulatory compliance, and work is assisted by diverse resources, which may include national clinical guidelines, CMS policies and determinations, clinical reference materials, internal teaching conferences, and other reference sources. Medical Directors will learn Medicare, Medicaid, and Medicare Advantage requirements and will understand how to operationalize this knowledge in their daily work. The Medical Director’s work includes computer-based review of moderately complex to complex clinical scenarios, review of all submitted clinical records, prioritization of daily work and communication of decisions to internal associates. The clinical scenarios predominantly arise from inpatient or post-acute care environments. A remote possibility exists of doing peer-to-peer discussions with an external provider. Some roles include an overview of coding practices and clinical documentation, dispute/grievance and appeals processes, and outpatient services and equipment, within their scope. Medical Directors support Humana values, and Humana’s mission, throughout all activities. Use your skills to make an impact Responsibilities The Medical Director provides medical interpretation and determinations whether services provided by other healthcare professionals are in agreement with national guidelines, CMS requirements, Humana policies, clinical standards, and (in some cases) contracts. The ideal candidate supports and collaborates with other team members, other departments, Humana colleagues and the Lead Medical Director. After completion of mentored training, daily work is performed with minimal direction. Enjoys working in a structured environment with expectations for consistency in thinking and authorship. Exercises independence in meeting departmental expectations and meets compliance timelines. Supports the assigned work with respect to market-wide objectives and community relations as directed. Required Qualifications - MD or DO degree - 5+ years of direct clinical patient care experience post residency or fellowship, which preferably includes experience in an inpatient environment and/or related to care of a Medicare type population (disabled or >65 years of age). - Current and ongoing Board Certification an approved ABMS Medical Specialty - A current and unrestricted license in at least one jurisdiction and willing to obtain additional license, if required. - No current sanction from Federal or State Governmental organizations, and able to pass credentialing requirements. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Evidence of analytic and interpretation skills, with prior experience participating in teams focusing on quality management, utilization management, case management, discharge planning and/or home health or post-acute services such as inpatient rehabilitation. Preferred Qualifications - Knowledge of the managed care industry including Medicare Advantage, Managed Medicaid and/or Commercial products, or other Medical management organizations, hospitals/ Integrated Delivery Systems, health insurance, other healthcare providers, clinical group practice management. - Utilization management experience in a medical management review organization, such as Medicare Advantage, managed Medicaid, or Commercial health insurance. - Experience with national guidelines such as MCG® or InterQual - Internal Medicine, Hospitalist, Family Practice, Geriatrics, Emergency Medicine clinical specialists - Advanced degree such as an MBA, MHA, MPH - Exposure to Public Health, Population Health, analytics, and use of business metrics. - The curiosity to learn, the flexibility to adapt and the courage to innovate Additional Information Typically reports to a Lead Medical Director. The Medical Director conducts post-service, inpatient care reviews for accurate billing of clinically valid diagnoses and care received. May also engage in disputes and grievance and appeals reviews. May participate on project teams or organizational committees. #physiciancareers Travel: While this is a remote position, occasional travel to Humana's offices for training or meetings may be required. Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Pay Range The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc. $223,800 - $313,100 per year This job is eligible for a bonus incentive plan. This incentive opportunity is based upon company and/or individual performance. Description of Benefits Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities. Application Deadline: 09-01-2026 About us Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers and our company. Through our Humana insurance services and CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large. ​ Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.