Associate Director, Medical Affairs

Getting Hired; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech company in the UK is seeking an Associate Director for Global Medical Affairs focusing on Multiple Myeloma. The candidate will manage strategic development and execution of Medical Affairs activities and collaborate with various teams on impactful projects. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, and relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry is required. The role also involves travel to conferences.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry, ideally with an expertise in cell therapy and Multiple Myeloma.
• Proven track record within Medical Affairs.
• Self-starter with “can do” attitude.

Responsibilities

• Execute on tactics such as advisory boards, publications, training.
• Provide vision and direction for the assigned disease area.
• Capture insights on the assigned therapy area systematically.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Cross-functional collaboration

Ability to travel

Education

M.D., Pharm. D, PhD or qualification in Life Sciences, Immunology, or Oncology

Job description

Overview

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description

Associate Director, Global Medical Affairs

Stockley Park, 3 days a week

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Global Medical Strategy Team with a focus on Multiple Myeloma. In this role, the right candidate will receive a great opportunity to be part of one of the recent most impactful medical advancements in patient care and an opportunity to work towards better outcomes for patients with haematological malignancies.

Your main focus will be to partner with the MM Lead and Regional Leads in Australia, Canada, Europe (ACE) & International Markets being responsible for a range of key projects that are aligned to business needs. These could include but not be limited to strategic development and overall tactical execution of Medical Affairs activities related to the lifecycle management of the product & where relevant early and late-stage pipeline launch indications. You will collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical Development, HEOR, Market Access, Public Affairs, Marketing as well as with external clinicians and decision-makers.

This role will report to the Multiple Myeloma Strategy Lead.

Key responsibilities

• Partner within the Strategy Team to execute on required tasks and activities, deputising for them when required
• Partner closely with regional teams ensuring strategic and tactical pull through in an appropriate manner
• Execute on tactics such as advisory boards, publications, training etc. as needed
• Provide vision and direction for the assigned disease area, drive the development and execution of the cross-functional product and disease strategy
• Partner with members of the extended Global Medical Affairs team such as RWE, Scientific Communication, Publications to provide input, direction and review of materials
• Capture insights on the assigned therapy area systematically, both internal and external, and be able to translate these insights into actionable activities for the therapy area
• Provide guidance for the development and execution of the disease strategy, the medical Plans of Action (POAs) and cross-functional projects
• Participate in the exchange with the medical community and maintain a thought leader network
• Collaborate effectively and in a compliant manner with colleagues in other functional areas, e.g. Clinical Research, Sales and Marketing, Market Access, PVE
• Represent Global Medical Affairs to external and internal stakeholders, including groups of experts, medical professional groups, societies, regulatory groups and at national and international scientific meetings

Knowledge, Experience & Skills

• M.D. , Pharm. D, PhD or qualification in Life Sciences, Immunology, or Oncology
• Relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry, ideally with an expertise in cell therapy and Multiple Myeloma
• Proven track record within Medical Affairs
• Excellent communication skills
• Sound organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Strong written and verbal communication skills along with excellent judgment and ability to work in a team environment
• Proven ability to work across a cross functional matrix
• Self-starter with “can do” attitude
• Basic knowledge of budget and account management
• Able to travel to domestic and international conferences (travel 35%)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

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