Associate Director of Cardiovascular Division

Company Overview: At Essen Health Care, we care for that! 

 As the largest privately held multispecialty medical group in the Bronx, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a Population Health model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering urgent care, primary care, and specialty services, as well as nursing home staffing and care management. Founded in 1999, our over 20-year commitment has fueled an unwavering dedication toward innovating a better healthcare delivery system. Essen has expanded from a single primary care office to an umbrella organization offering specialties from women’s health to endocrinology, from psychiatry to a vast array of other specialties. All clinical services are offered via telehealth or in-person at over 35 medical offices and at home through the Essen House Calls program. 

Essen House Calls provides in-home primary and specialty care in the New York Metro area. We are looking for the most talented and effective individuals to join our rapidly growing company. From medical providers to administration & operational staff, there is a career here for you. Join our team today! 

The Associate Director (AD) of the Cardiovascular Division provides strategic, operational, and scientific leadership to support the development, launch, and lifecycle management of cardiovascular products or programs. This role partners cross-functionally to ensure alignment with clinical, regulatory, commercial, and medical objectives while maintaining the highest standards of scientific integrity, compliance, and patient focus.

Strategic Leadership

• Contribute to and execute the cardiovascular division’s short- and long-term strategy.

• Support portfolio planning, indication expansion, and lifecycle management initiatives.

• Analyze competitive landscape and emerging trends in cardiovascular medicine.

Scientific & Medical Oversight (if Medical/Clinical focused)

• Provide subject-matter expertise in cardiovascular disease areas (e.g., heart failure, hypertension, dyslipidemia, arrhythmias).

• Review and contribute to clinical trial protocols, study reports, and publications.

• Support interactions with key opinion leaders (KOLs), investigators, and advisory boards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial, Market Access, and Pharmacovigilance teams.

• Ensure alignment of medical strategy with commercial objectives while maintaining compliance.

• Support global and regional team coordination as needed.

Operational & Program Management

• Lead or support cardiovascular projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met.

• Oversee vendors, CROs, or external partners as applicable.

• Contribute to SOP development and process improvement initiatives.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure all activities adhere to internal policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards.

• Support regulatory submissions, audits, and inspections as required.

Team Leadership & Development

• Mentor junior team members and contribute to talent development.

• Act as a role model for scientific excellence, collaboration, and accountability.

Education

• Advanced degree preferred: MD, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent in a life science or medical discipline.

• Relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree with significant experience may be considered.

Experience

• 7–10+ years of experience in cardiovascular medicine within pharma, biotech, medical affairs, clinical research, or related fields.

• Demonstrated experience working cross-functionally in a matrix environment.

• Prior leadership or project-management experience preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of cardiovascular disease areas and therapeutic landscapes.

• Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication and presentation abilities.

• Ability to influence without authority and work effectively across functions.

• High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience supporting product launches or late-stage development programs.

• Exposure to global or regional cardiovascular strategies.

• Strong relationships with cardiovascular KOLs or professional societies.

Working Conditions

• Office-based or hybrid role; travel may be required (up to X%).

• May involve participation in scientific meetings, investigator meetings, or advisory boards.

Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.