Job Summary (Primary function)
The Executive Medical Director will lead the Medical/Scientific Director Group within US Medical Affairs for the Inflammation and Autoimmune therapeutic area. This individual will be responsible for providing strategic medical leadership, ensuring the alignment of medical and scientific activities with the company's goals, and fostering the development of innovative medical strategies to support the launch and lifecycle management of products. The role requires a deep understanding of inflammation and autoimmune diseases, strong leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple functions.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Leadership:
·Develop and implement medical strategies for the inflammation and autoimmune therapeutic area.
·Provide medical and scientific guidance to cross-functional teams, including clinical development, commercial, regulatory, and market access.
·Ensure alignment of medical affairs activities with overall business objectives and regulatory requirements.
2. Medical Affairs Activities:
·Oversee the design and execution of Phase IV studies, post-marketing commitments, and real-world evidence generation.
·Lead the development of scientific communication materials, including abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations for scientific conferences.
·Provide medical support for promotional and non-promotional activities, ensuring scientific accuracy and compliance with regulations.
3. Team Leadership and Development:
·Lead, mentor, and develop a team of medical and scientific directors.
·Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning within the team.
·Ensure the team is aligned with the company’s values, vision, and goals.
4. Stakeholder Engagement:
·Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders, healthcare professionals, and patient advocacy groups.
·Represent the company at scientific and medical conferences, advisory boards, and other external engagements.
·Serve as a key point of contact for external medical and scientific inquiries.
5. Collaboration and Cross-Functional Integration:
·Collaborate with clinical development, regulatory affairs, commercial, and market access teams to ensure integrated medical and commercial strategies.
·Provide medical insights to support product development and lifecycle management.
·Participate in cross-functional committees and working groups to drive strategic initiatives.
Qualifications:
·MD, PhD, or equivalent advanced degree in a relevant medical or scientific discipline.
·Minimum of 10 years of experience in medical affairs, clinical development, or related roles within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
·Expertise in inflammation and autoimmune diseases.
·Proven track record of leadership and team management.
·Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
·Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
·Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
·Experience in launching and managing products in the inflammation and autoimmune therapeutic area.
·Strong network of relationships with key opinion leaders and professional societies in the field.
·Experience with real-world evidence generation and health outcomes research.
Key Competencies:
·Strategic Vision
·Leadership and People Development
·Collaboration and Influence
·Scientific and Medical Acumen
·Communication and Presentation Skills
·Regulatory and Compliance Awareness
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.
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