Duties and Responsibilities
- Represent UK&I in the EU Medical Affairs Leadership Team, give appropriate feedback to global and regional initiatives
- Assure development of effective medical strategies and their local execution in accordance with local leadership team
- Develop, lead and manage UK&I Medical Affairs Oncology/Hematology team
- Actively participate in the UK&I leadership team
- Provide Medical Affairs input to the UK&I affiliate team
- Oversee the investigator initiated research (IIR) in the UK and parts of the EU
- Work with the UK&I Medical Team to develop and maintain effective relationships with Key external experts (KEE) and investigators. Conduct site visits as needed.
- Assure provision of education and training to Medical and commercial teams
- Work with local Director Clinical Operations and Clinical Research Associates to support site selection, patient recruitment and management of national and international clinical studies
- Cooperate with the Medical Director IAI on organisational alignment and best practice sharing
- Participate and/or facilitate data presentation and discussion at national advisory boards and investigator meetings
- Serve as an expert on call to address questions from healthcare professionals
- Define and develop required team competencies (with HR) to recruit and retain local medical team
- Monitor team performance in terms of goals and delivery against medical plans; identify areas for development
- Allocate and oversee utilization of local medical budget
- Act as senior company representative both internally and externally
- Provide medical review and sign-off/certification of promotional and non-promotional materials aligned to the ABPI code of practice
- Lead the UK organisation in compliance with the ABPI code, legal requirements, Incyte SOPs and contribute positively to a strong culture of business integrity and ethics
Requirements
- MD with 10+ years in academic, clinical, or industry setting required
- ABPI / IPHA final medical signatory
- Successful people management experience required with min 2+ years
- Haematology/oncology experience required.
- Familiarity with GCP/ICH/FDA requirements as well as clinical trial design, biostatistics, medical writing, product safety, and regulatory affairs.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Strong public speaking skills.
- Excellent leadership and management skills.
- Ability to influence and work effectively across functions and operate in a matrix environment.
- Ability to travel 20%.
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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