This is what you will do:Reporting to the Senior Director, the Global Medical Director will provide support for strategic planning and leadership for hematology and nephrology indications and expanding pipeline portfolio. Responsible for providing scientific and medical support with an in-depth understanding of the medical landscape. Support the development and implementation of long-term strategy with effective cross-functional collaboration. Support the Alexion Global Medical Affairs mission to maximize patient outcomes by setting and continuously advancing the evidence-based medical standard of care.You will be responsible for:In collaboration with the SD, develop and implement global medical TA strategy and plan for GMA activities (pre-launch and post -launch as applicable) for the specified therapeutic area by providing medical leadership, insight and strategy to TA global medical affairs team across functions and countries globally.Responsible for the following:Contributing to the situational assessment and the global product strategy development including harmonization of activities involving KOLs.Contributing to in-year global medical strategy, Implementation and budget plan for global initiativesProviding medical strategic recommendation for in-line life cycle management (LCM) and late phase pipeline programsContributing to Phase 3b/ 4 and ESR evidence generation strategy for late phase pipeline and in-line TA programsDeveloping and overseeing clinical study design (non-registration phase IIIb/ IV, registries, outcomes research etc.) for late phase pipeline and in-line TA programs in close collaboration with relevant functionsProviding medical review and ensure alignment with TA strategy of Externally sponsored research (ESR) proposals including the review of the Final ReportProviding clear strategic guidance to scientific communication, internal medical training, external medical education (CME, Symposia, medical education), medical info, PEVT teams in developing functional plans supporting global medical strategyProviding global medical guidance to country medical teams in developing country medical plans aligned with global medical strategyCollaborating with country medical TA lead to ensure local activities are aligned with global medical strategy and that Global Medical is sufficiently aware of country insights and needs. Alignment among Global and Country Medical Plans, adjust if needed.Serves as the medical expert and resource within ALXN in support of the therapeutic area. Responsible for the following:Contributing to and lead when appropriate content development and presentation for external medical education programs, and other Global Medical initiativesContributing to and participate in therapeutic training programs for Alexion personnel.Medical affairs review of field medical tools, internal commercial training material. - Pending MLR Workstream recommendationsContributing to Medical affairs review of post approval regulatory responses and annual safety reportsContributing to Medical affairs review of reimbursement dossiersMedical affairs review of congress abstracts and publicationsEstablishes strategic partnerships with centers of excellence and KOLs in areas of scientific interest and serves as conduit for flow of information both out to the medical community and into the company. Responsible for the following:Development and execution of Global KOL medical engagement strategyProviding TA KOL engagement strategy and guidance to country medical teams in developing country KOL engagement plansEstablishing and/or enhance partnerships with key academic institutions and develop relationships with global key thought leadersPlanning, designing and managing global medical Advisory Boards and gather insight from regional/local medical Advisory BoardsResponsible for the Global and Country Quarterly Management Review and will be consulted on defining Country-Specific Medical Plan.You will need to have:Must have a PhD, PharmD or MD level degree or equivalent1-4 years + experience in medical affairs organization ( med info, grant processing, field MSL team, KOL management, scientific communications)Experience in Medical Affairs functionExcellent communication skills both written and verbal.Regulatory and compliance experience in a Medical Affairs organizationExcellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated track record and ability to drive results as an effective a team member and project leaderPrevious Clinical Operations experience (design and implementation of clinical trials)Proven ability to manage budget and resourcesStrong business acumenAbility to build partnerships cross-functionallyFlexibility and ability to adapt to changing conditionsExcellent problem solving, organizational, and negotiating skillsMust demonstrate an energy and enthusiasm which brings a positive approach to all challenges sense of ethics and responsibilityTravel required up to 25%The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. 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:Experience leading cross-functional teamsExperience managing peopleExperience in the Pharmaceutical or biotechnology industryRare Disease ExperienceAstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.#J-18808-Ljbffr
