Description
The Medical Director for the Hematology-Oncology Center of Excellence provides strategic medical and scientific subject matter input to IQVIA in this therapeutic area informed by their training, experience and expertise.
Responsibilities:
- Work independently under the supervision (direct or indirect) of the Hematology-Oncology Center of Excellence Head and COE Leadership team.
- Provide scientific and clinical advice to internal stakeholders developing proposals, including protocol design, clinical development plan, insights on mechanism of action of the investigational product, and review of protocol for scientific and regulatory soundness.
- Maintain awareness of latest literature to keep abreast of scientific progress in hematology and oncology.
- Participate in client meetings, proposal discussions, and bid defense meetings.
- Provide advice, coaching, and preparation of project teams to align executional strategy to medical understanding and considerations.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders and leaders in the organization.
- Act as an internal and external consultant throughout the research and development life cycle and the duration of the clinical trials.
Qualifications:
- Oncologist (MD) with training in the relevant therapeutic area.
- Typically requires a minimum of five to seven years of prior relevant experience.
- Practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics within research and development.
- Board-certified - Oncology.
Professional Skills:
- Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Innovative and strategic thinker.
- Strong business acumen, excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
- Excellent customer relations skills.
- Flexible and able to work in situations where specifications may or may not be well defined.
- Confident and capable in the use of technology, applications and other media.
Interpersonal Skills:
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and clients.
- Maintains a positive outlook at work.
- Effective mentoring and training skills.