Do you thrive in cross-functional leadership roles?
Do you have the expertise to shape and execute global medical strategies?
Fraser Dove International is partnering exclusively with a pioneering biopharmaceutical organisation. Operating globally, they are committed to developing therapies that empower patients to transform their lives and elevate their health.
Our client is seeking a visionary leader to drive the success of their global medical strategy and lead scientific engagement with the healthcare community.
Discover more about our VP Medical Affairs opportunity; its objectives, duties/responsibilities, and the skills, experience, and competencies needed to succeed.
Your objectives:
As the VP Medical Affairs, you will be measured against the following objectives:
Build, lead, and refine the global medical affairs organisation to align with company strategy.
Develop and execute a comprehensive global medical strategy supporting launch and commercialisation.
Drive insights, evidence generation, and communication that demonstrates product value to patients, physicians, and payers.
What you will do:
As the VP Medical Affairs, your duties and responsibilities will include: • Developing and executing a global medical strategy. • Overseeing disease state education initiatives. • Engaging with scientific and medical opinion leaders, patient groups, and professional societies. • Driving congress planning and publication strategies. • Managing global, regional, and local evidence generation efforts, including advisory boards. • Communicating product value focusing on unmet needs, efficacy, safety/tolerability, and differentiation. • Gathering actionable insights to inform development and brand strategies. • Collaborating cross-functionally with clinical development, commercial, and payer teams to ensure successful launches.
What you will bring:
These are the skills and experience you will need to succeed as the VP Medical Affairs: • An MD (preferred), PhD, or PharmD qualification. • At least 15 years of global or regional medical affairs experience with a proven track record of success. • Expertise in developing and executing medical strategies. • Experience in obesity and/or metabolic disease (strongly preferred). • Leadership experience with budgeting and resource management responsibilities. • Uncompromising ethics, passion for teamwork, and solution-focused communication skills. • A drive for problem-solving, continual learning, and mentoring talent.
Got what it takes?
To apply for the VP Medical Affairs, click the 'Apply' button below or contact the Executive Search Consultant - Georgia Harding - on +44 (0)203 355 7050.
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