Sr. Director, Medical Affairs Latin America

Crinetics; São Paulo; Presencial; BRL 150.000 - 200.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A leading biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Senior Director of Medical Affairs for Latin America. This role involves building the Medical Affairs function, engaging with key opinion leaders, and contributing to the company's strategic goals in the region. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in medical affairs and leadership, with a focus on improving patient outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of patients with endocrine diseases.

Qualificações

• Minimum of 13 years of experience in a related discipline.
• 10 years in a supervisory/leadership role.

Responsabilidades

• Build out the Medical Affairs function in alignment with global strategy.
• Engage with KOLs and establish local advisory boards.
• Lead the Medical Affairs team and set goals.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Communication

Medical Affairs

Clinical Research

Formação académica

Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, DNP)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Sr. Director, Medical Affairs Latin America

Sr. Director, Medical Affairs Latin America

Crinetics is a pharmaceutical company with global Headquarters based in San Diego, California developing much-needed therapies for people with endocrine diseases and endocrine-related tumors. We were founded by a dedicated team of scientists with the simple belief that better therapies developed from rigorous innovation can lead to better lives. Our work continues to make a real difference in the lives of patients. We have a prolific discovery engine and a robust preclinical and clinical development pipeline. We are driven by science with a patient-centric and team-oriented culture. Crinetics is known for its inclusive workplace culture. This is an exciting time to join Crinetics as we expand our operations in Latin America and shape our organization into the world’s premier fully-integrated endocrine company from discovery to patients. Join our team as we transform the lives of others.

Position Summary:

Please note, the candidate for this role will need to be located in Brazil.

Reporting to the SVP, Medical Affairs, the Senior Director Medical Affairs Latin America, is a crucial hire for the success of the company’s ambitions in Latin America. The successful individual will be responsible for building out the Medical Affairs function in parallel with the organizational expansion. This is a truly exciting position, offering the opportunity to contribute to the development and success of a biopharmaceutical company right from the beginning and to make a real difference to patients’ lives.

Developing the Medical Affairs function in alignment with global strategy requires a hands-on approach. Key aspects of the role include identifying and engaging with KOLs, research clinical networks in Latin America, establishing local advisory boards, developing, and driving medical education and communications, and playing a pivotal role in any early access programs. The successful applicant will also be expected to contribute to the design, evaluation, and execution of development programs as it pertains to Latin America. More broadly, the individual will participate in key decision-making for the region’s Medical Affairs activities through participation in several standing committees and teams. The successful candidate will be driven to thrive in a biotech environment, be comfortable with ambiguity and will possess an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit. Although initially a standalone position, the Sr. Director, Medical Affairs, Latin America will in due course be responsible for attracting and recruiting a Latin America medical team. The new incumbent will also be a part of the Latin America Leadership Team and as such will play a key role in contributing to and developing the broader regional strategy for Crinetics.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

These may include but are not limited to:

Leadership of the Medical Affairs team:

• Determine the needs for a medical affairs team in Latin America and build a structure in alignment with the Latin America Medical Affairs leadership
• Hire the right talent for the needed positions and ensure an onboarding program that allows the new employees to perform
• Set the goals in collaboration with team members and after cross functional alignment
• Develop and Coach team members

Medical Affairs Strategy and Tactics:

• Based on the Global Medical Affairs (“MA”) strategic plans develop and align Latin America Medical Plans for relevant assets and indications
• Lead and oversee the execution on MA strategic imperatives and tactical plans to enhance healthcare practitioner education and improve patient outcomes
• Build on established professional relationships with the Key Opinion Leader community and develop new relationships as appropriate to exchange scientific knowledge and identify current and future business opportunities, patients both for clinical trials and commercial planning
• Work closely with the clinical development and regulatory professionals as well as strategic alliance partners
• Provide Medical Affairs expertise to the Commercial organization as needed to assist in the development and execution of compliant commercial activities
• Partner with various functions in developing a CME strategy and implement process for review and approval
• Ensure the provision of Medical Information services in Latin America, in alignment with global Medical Information.
• Support compliant medical affairs review of promotional materials
• Other duties as assigned

Membership of the Country Leadership team:

• The incumbent will be a member of the Latin America leadership team and as such provide input in the strategy and execute on relevant tactics related to the region.

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, DNP) and a minimum of 13 years of experience in a related discipline
• A minimum of 10 years in a supervisory/leadership role
• 2+ years of active clinical care or clinical research experience preferred
• At least 5 years of previous Field Medical or Medical Affairs experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Clear understanding of regional medical practice, clinical decision-making and healthcare systems affecting patient care
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (fluent in both English and Spanish)

Preferred:

• Extensive knowledge of Endocrinology Rare Diseases in field medical affairs is preferred

Travel:

You may be required to travel for up to 40% of your time.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Crinetics is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion or similar philosophical beliefs, disability, marital and civil union status, age, genetic information, veteran status or any personal attribute or characteristic that is protected by applicable local, state or federal laws in the countries in which we operate globally.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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