Job Description

About Stoke:

Stoke Therapeutics (Nasdaq: STOK) is a biotechnology company dedicated to restoring protein expression by harnessing the body's potential with RNA medicine. Using Stoke's proprietary approach, the company is developing antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) to selectively restore naturally occurring protein levels. Stoke's first medicine in development, zorevunersen, has demonstrated the potential for disease modification in patients with Dravet syndrome and is currently being evaluated in a Phase 3 study. Stoke entered into a strategic collaboration with Biogen in 2025 to develop and commercialize zorevunersen for Dravet syndrome. Under the collaboration, Stoke retains exclusive rights for zorevunersen in the United States, Canada, and Mexico; Biogen receives exclusive rest of world commercialization rights

STK-002 is Stoke's proprietary antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) in clinical development for the treatment of autosomal dominant optic atrophy (ADOA), the most common inherited optic nerve disorder. STK-002 has been granted orphan drug designation by the FDA. A Phase 1 study (OSPREY) of STK-002 in people with ADOA is now underway. The company is also conducting early research in Syngap1, a severe and rare neurodevelopmental disorder, in collaboration with Acadia Pharmaceuticals.

Stoke's initial focus is on diseases of the central nervous system and the eye that are caused by a loss of ~50% of normal protein levels (haploinsufficiency). Proof of concept has been demonstrated in other organs, tissues, and systems, supporting broad potential for the Company's proprietary approach.

Position Purpose:

The Director/Senior Director, Medical Affairs - RMD (Southwest) will be a core member of the global medical affairs team and will help establish core medical capabilities at Stoke Therapeutics. This is a field-based role and will primarily be responsible for representing Stoke Therapeutics with a network of external clinical experts or key opinion leaders (KOLs) in a regional area, while advancing prioritized Medical Affairs activities in collaboration with cross-functional teams. The role will initially be an individual contributor role, actively engaging a defined group of Stoke clinical investigators and key opinion leaders (KOLs) in developmental and epileptic encephalopathies (DEEs) and leading or supporting clinical discussions with national and regional payers in the US primarily, while also supporting international investigator and KOL engagement as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with clinical operations and development teams to support Stoke clinical study efforts, including site identification and engagement to advance enrollment while fostering collaborative research relationships with academic and community KOLs.
• Establish and maintain highly credible, scientific relationships with academic and medical thought leaders.
• Serve as field medical point of scientific/clinical contact or support for national and regional payers, healthcare systems, integrated delivery networks and other managed care organizations
• Work closely with internal team members to facilitate and support congress strategy at scientific meetings, including KOL engagement planning, insight gathering on key topics, and interpretative reports to share with cross functional teams.
• Develop, share, and discuss ongoing clinical insights with cross-functional members to ensure awareness and understanding of KOL perspectives to inform and guide strategic decision-making.
• Develop strategic profiles for top experts and clinical staff at centers of comprehensive care, to help identify key opportunities for ongoing education and collaboration.
• Develop key performance and reputation measures to ensure ongoing alignment of Stoke activities to KOL and HCP expectations and needs.
• Collaborate closely with other functions including clinical, commercial and PR/IR/Advocacy to engage and support external stakeholder needs through activities such as scientific education, advisory boards, investigator meetings, publications, congresses, and other activities of interest.
• Must be able to perform duties typically associated with a normal office environment when not traveling.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Advanced scientific or clinical degree, with at least 10+ years in relevant clinical/scientific fields and 5+ years of Medical Affairs experience, with significant focus on field medical activities.
• Experience with prelaunch and rare diseases in epilepsy, neurology highly preferred.
• Prior track record of success and proficiency in role working directly with clinical and academic experts is required.
• Knowledge of and engagement experience with national and regional payers is a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated skills in leading and mentoring others.
• Good judgment, ability to adapt and change in a shifting environment.
• A strategic, passionate, self-starter who takes initiative.
• Ability to work independently and function effectively as a team member.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license and the ability to travel as necessary.

Location(s):

Stoke is located in Bedford, MA. This position is remote, field- based in the continental United States, and is responsible for a regionally designated area

Travel:

This position will require approximately 60%+ travel, including the ability to travel overnight, internationally, and occasionally on weekends.

Compensation & Benefits:

At Stoke Therapeutics, we are committed to offering a comprehensive, competitive and thoughtfully designed total rewards program.

The anticipated salary range for this role is Director level is $236,000 - $266,000 and at the Sr. Director level is $294,000 - $329,000. The final offer will be determined based on a variety of factors, including role scope, experience and qualifications, education, market benchmarks, internal equity, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, Stoke offers an annual bonus and equity participation.

Our benefits package includes medical, dental and vision insurance; life, long- and short-term disability insurance; paid parental leave; a 401K plan with company match, unlimited vacation time, tuition assistance and participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).

Culture & Values:

At Stoke, we believe that innovation, the ability to successfully advance our ground-breaking science and having fun as a team are enhanced by being together in person, at least periodically. We allow for flexibility in work arrangements that balance individual's needs and preferences with the needs of our business and our desire to foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Our values guide our work to deliver meaningful medicines for people who need them. We are committed to being true to ourselves, to our colleagues, and to the people with severe diseases who are counting on us. We embrace diversity within a unique culture that is defined by our values. Our employee-led Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DIB) Committee underscores the importance of DIB to who we are and what we do.

Interested candidates: Please visit Stoke's website to learn more and apply directly to the position listed on our Career Center:

For more information, visit .

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability or protected veteran status.

Stoke participates in E-Verify.

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