Some opportunities happen only once in a lifetime - like a job where you have the chance to change lives. At Alexion, people living with rare and devastating diseases are our Guiding Star. We are driven to continuously innovate and create meaningful value in all we do to help patients and families fully live their best lives. We value the uniqueness and diversity of our employees and recognize that nurturing the diverse perspectives and strengths of our people translates into innovative breakthroughs for patients.
**Associate Medical Director**Location: Barcelona
Reports to: Beata Maj; Executive Director, MeTa+ GMA International Lead
This is what you will do:The Associate Medical Director will contribute to the development and execution of the strategy in Amyloidosis by providing strong scientific and medical expertise with an in-depth understanding of the disease area and unmet medical needs, consistent with the GMA's mission to maximize patient outcomes and advance the evidence-based medical standard of care. The Associate Medical Director role will support leadership in amyloidosis in the International region, strategic planning, tactical execution, and leadership activities, contributing to international strategic planning, international tactics design, and execution.
This role will require matrix leadership and broad internal cross-functional collaboration with global functions (Commercial, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, etc.) with a focus on the International Region and Japan.
You will be responsible for:Representing the International team and regions at the appropriate sub-teams as the regional Medical Affairs medical expert for the cross-functional group.Providing medical leadership, insights, and strategy to the ALX amyloidosis local medical teams across the International region.As part of the Global Medical Affairs Team, providing expertise for the development of a global strategic and developing international tactical medical plans to deliver in alignment with the brand's strategic objectives in cross-functional collaboration, including budget planning.As International Medical Lead and expert in amyloidosis, developing, implementing, and executing the TA Medical Tactical Plan for the International region. Developing and executing the annual budget plan for tactics.Providing expertise as appropriate to Global Medical Affairs and International Markets for the development of local Medical strategies and support the execution of the associated Medical deliverables.Providing strategic guidance to scientific communication, external medical education, internal medical training, Medical Information, and other functions.Developing and executing major registration LCM programs and evidence generation activities.Providing medical review of externally sponsored research and internal proposals, including the review of the Final Report.Serving as the medical expert and resource in support of the therapeutic area, including content development and medical input into regulatory and safety documents.Establishing strategic partnerships with centers of excellence and KOLs in areas of scientific interest and serving as a conduit for the flow of information both out to the medical community and into the company, including development and execution of Global KOL medical engagement strategy as well as designing and managing global and regional medical advisory boards.You will need to have:Advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD, PharmD).Experience in Medical Affairs function (Minimum 4 years of Industry experience with 2+ years in Medical Affairs preferred).Proven ability to generate, analyze and interpret clinical trial and published data.Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.Excellent communication skills both written and verbal and strong presentation skills.Problem-solving and organizational skills.Experience/ability to work in a matrix cross-functional environment.Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated track record and ability to drive results as an effective team member and project leader.Ability to build partnership between HQ, International Region and Japan, and affiliates.Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing conditions.Ability to manage multiple projects and products simultaneously to ensure timely, on-target and within budget accomplishment of tasks.Strong sense of ethics and responsibility.Ability to travel up to 25%.The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment with flexible arrangements. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.
We would prefer for you to have:Rare disease experience.
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