Assoc Director, Medical Affairs

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Job Description
 

We are seeking a Medical Strategy professional to join the Global Medical Strategy team as a Assoc Director, Medical Affairs for Lymphoma and Leukemia. This role partners closely with the Global Medical Lymphoma/Leukemia lead to support the development and execution of medical strategy across the product lifecycle, including marketed products and pipeline indications. The position collaborates cross‑functionally with internal partners and external experts to ensure the generation and communication of scientific evidence in hematologic malignancies.

Key responsibilities

You will partner with the LL lead and be responsible for a range of key projects that are aligned to business needs. These could include but not be limited to strategic development and overall tactical execution of Medical Affairs activities related to the lifecycle management of the product & where relevant early and late-stage pipeline launch indications. You will collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical Development, HEOR, Market Access, Government Affairs, Marketing and in-function across different regions etc., as well as collaborate with external KOLs and decision-makers.

This role will report to the Head of Global Medical Lymphoma/Leukemia Strategy and will work in partnership with them and the team to perform all aspects of the role.

Key responsibilities

• Partner within the Strategy Team to execute on required tasks and activities, deputizing for them when required

• Execute on tactics such as advisory boards, publications, training etc.

• Provide vision and direction for the assigned disease area, drive the development and execution of the cross-functional product and disease strategy

• Partner with members of the extended Global Medical Affairs team such as RWE, Scientific Communication, Publications to provide input, direction and review of materials

• Capture insights on the assigned therapy area systematically, both internal and external, and be able to translate these insights into actionable activities for the therapy area

• Provide guidance for the development and execution of the disease strategy, the medical Plans of Action (POAs) and cross-functional projects

• Participate in the exchange with the medical community and maintain a thought leader network

• Collaborate effectively and in a compliant manner with colleagues in other functional areas, e.g. Clinical Research, Sales and Marketing, Market Access, PVE

• Represent Global Medical Affairs to external and internal stakeholders, including groups of experts, medical professional groups, societies, regulatory groups and at national and international scientific meetings

Requirements:

• BS, MS, M.D. , Pharm. D, PhD or qualification in Life Sciences

• Immunology, or Oncology experience

• Relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry, ideally with an expertise in cell therapy and Lymphoma/Leukemia

• Proven track record within Medical Affairs

• Excellent communication skills

• Sound organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Strong written and verbal communication skills along with excellent judgment and ability to work in a team environment

• Proven ability to work across a cross functional matrix

• Self-starter with “can do” attitude

• Basic knowledge of budget and account management

• Able to travel to domestic and international conferences (travel 35%)

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