Description
The Global Medical Director, Respiratory role is a unique opportunity for an experienced, innovative, and proactive medical professional to facilitate the understanding of the value of medicines and vaccines, the science behind them, and the public impact they can offer.
The CPO organisation partners closely with R&D and Commercial to translate cutting-edge science into measurable health outcomes, grounded in the patient voice and external insights from healthcare systems and decision-makers worldwide.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Global Medical Portfolio and Asset Strategy Leads in the development and timely execution of practice-changing Global Medical Affairs Plans (MAP) and Integrated Evidence plans (IEP) in partnership with key stakeholders.
- Think globally, while deeply understanding priority Local Operating Company (LOC) needs and success measures.
- Partner across the internal ecosystem and with external partners to deliver Medical Plans that prioritize external impact above all else on time and on budget.
- Leverage insights and learnings to input into the design of clinical trials and development plans to optimize the positive impact for patients.
- Drive excellence in scientific engagement by developing a strong collaborative network of global external experts.
- Ensure colleagues have a robust knowledge of the relevant and emerging clinical evidence, supporting their training by partnering on the creation and delivery of high-quality scientific materials.
- Partner with Global Product Strategy, Market Access, and core country teams to support/advise on core claims and material review.
- Ensure appropriate medical governance oversight, including management of product-related issues with potential impact on patient safety.
- Develop deep subject matter expertise on the product and therapy area, as well as the ability to drive proactive strategic planning.
- Drive a culture and delivery mindset of future-ready innovation which supports faster and specific solutions for patients.
Requirements:
- MD/MBBS/PharmD or PhD in clinical/scientific discipline related to Therapy Area or disease.
- Considerable experience in Medical Affairs, including roles in LOCs and supporting pre/peri-launch phases of assets.
- Proven Medical Affairs experience in respiratory disease areas, specifically COPD and/or asthma, within a pharma or biopharma environment.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, budgets, and interactions simultaneously.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient.
- Outstanding listening, communication & collaborative team working and leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous clinical or scientific experience in the specific Therapy Area or disease.
- Robust understanding of internal and external codes of practice and regulations.
- Demonstrated matrix leadership in previous roles with ability to build strong networks, manage complexity, and cultural diversity.
- Experience in medical support for briefing documents for regulatory interactions and payor dossiers.
- General understanding of statistics, safety, regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated experience with developing global or local medical strategies and asset launches.
- Skilled at simultaneous consideration of scientific data and practical healthcare delivery needs from diverse health systems to optimize medical implementation of innovation.