Description
Do you have expertise in, and passion for, Medical Affairs in Oncology? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact patient outcomes in the Medical Director, US Oncology Medical Affairs role at a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life-changing medicines?
The Medical Director, Small Cell Lung Cancer is a pivotal role within the US Oncology Medical Affairs organization. Reporting directly to the Medical Head, this position is accountable for driving medical plans for specific or multiple indications within a designated disease area.
Key responsibilities include:
- Driving Medical Plan Development: Coordinate development of the integrated Medical Affairs Plan (iMAP), complete key projects, and track budget spend
- Leading Launch Readiness: Support Launch Readiness Reviews (LRR) by coordinating and supervising pre-launch activities, ensuring timely execution of endorsed LRR plans
- Shaping Field Engagement Strategy: Synthesize field insights into practical tactics, connect with business collaborators, and modify plans as necessary
- Implementing MALT Directives: Complete all Medical Affairs Leadership Team (MALT) initiatives as requested
Cross-functional collaboration includes:
- Facilitating Quarterly Reviews: Support quarterly iMAP reviews at the Core Medical Team (CMT) in collaboration with the Medical Lead
- Reviewing Promotional Materials: Support the Promotional Materials Review Team (PMRT) by reviewing derivative content for scientific accuracy and compliance
- Providing Cross-Functional Coverage: Support the Medical Lead on the CMT
External engagement and stakeholder management involves:
- Driving Key External Expert (KEE) Engagement: Implement and supervise KEE engagement plans with follow-up to improve engagement and impact
- Implementing Advisory Boards: Independently set meeting objectives, develop discussion guides, and lead communications with vendors to execute effective Advisory Boards
- Leading Congress Activities: Plan congress activities, gather insights, handle communications, and partner with Field leadership to ensure effective pull-through at events
Evidence and medical education includes:
- Overseeing Evidence Reviews: Conduct evidence publication reviews and participate in Medical Education Grants Office (MEGO) selection processes
- Implementing Medical Projects: Complete Medical projects while staying within scope and budget
Patient-centricity involves:
- Building Patient Insight Capability: Work closely with Medical Affairs colleagues on research alliance initiatives, capability development programs, and tools/technology initiatives
Compliance and ethics require:
- Maintaining Compliance Standards: Adhere to all ethical and compliance standards as determined by the organization and/or market regulations
Essential requirements include:
- Advanced Medical/Scientific Degree (Masters minimum; advanced degree strongly preferred in a scientific background)
- 3+ years of Medical Affairs experience in the pharmaceutical industry (including at least 1 year of headquarter experience)
- Headquarters Medical Affairs Experience: Prior experience in pharmaceutical industry headquarters Medical Affairs functions
- Stakeholder Management Expertise: Validated experience in relationship and collaborator management with the 3 P's (Payers, Providers, and Patients)
- Project Management Skills: Demonstrated project and relationship management experience
- Clinical Research Knowledge: Experience with evidence generation and clinical trial methodology
- Business Acumen: Foundation knowledge in business operations and strategy
- Financial Management: Foundation knowledge in financial management and budget tracking
- Matrix Team Functionality: Specialist-level experience working effectively in matrix organizations
Preferred requirements include:
- PharmD, MD, PhD
- Technical & Regulatory Expertise: Understanding of technical, regulatory, policy, and real-world evidence generation dimensions
- Budget Management: Direct experience leading departmental or project budgets
- Strategic Planning: Experience developing and delivering country-level medical affairs plans
The annual base pay for this position ranges from $193K to $289K.