The Director, Medical Affairs Rare Disease (ELA) will provide support to all US medical affairs activities related to the Rare Disease- Liver portfolio, as required. The Medical Director is responsible for assisting in the delivery of asset-aligned medical strategy, including cross collaboration with key internal partners as well as managing relationships with key opinion leaders. This role works closely with the Head of US Medical Affairs, Rare Disease and the therapeutic area leads to provide strategic medical insight and operational input into core medical affairs activities.
Responsibilities:
Drives the medical strategy for elafibranor-Rare Disease in partnership with the Head of US Medical Affairs, Rare Disease and the therapeutic area leads
Assist in the development and execution of asset specific medical tactical plans aligned to strategy including evidence generation, scientific communications, interactions with external experts, and patient centric activities
Works with the therapeutic area leads to ensure that relevant market insights are used to inform product development and brand strategy
Engage with internal senior stakeholders to provide insights, data, launch plans and recommendations that will influence brand decisions
Help represent Client at key external events and congresses and liaise with relevant external stakeholders to enhance the scientific and clinical understanding of the brand(s)
Partner closely with colleagues in US Medical (ie Publications, Medical Information, RWE, Medical Excellence), Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Value and Access, Health Outcomes and other key functions
Ensures that all Medical and business activities are carried out in compliance with Client standards, standard operating procedures and external regulations Knowledge, abilities & experience
Experience:
Minimum of 10 years' experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry and/or relevant experience with at least 7 years in Medical Affairs
Hepatology and/or Rare Disease experience
Able to evaluate, interpret and present highly complex data
Ability to lead cross functional working groups and teams with a complex matrix organization Experience with financial and resource planning and management is essential
Ability to influence strategically and persuade tactfully, to obtain desired outcomes while maintaining effective, positive organizational relationships
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Experience in product launch and life cycle management
Skills:
Hepatology and/or Rare Disease experience
Able to evaluate, interpret and present highly complex data
Ability to lead cross functional working groups and teams with a complex matrix organization Experience with financial and resource planning and management is essential
Ability to influence strategically and persuade tactfully, to obtain desired outcomes while maintaining effective, positive organizational relationships
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Experience in product launch and life cycle management
Experience in preparation of materials for use by Medical Affairs and experience in review/editing promotional materials
Education:
Advanced and/or bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline (MD, PhD, or PharmD preferred)
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