Medical Director

Jazz Pharmaceuticals; London; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Medical Affairs Director to lead the GEA strategy across Europe and International regions. The role demands extensive collaboration and oversight of medical literature, regulatory compliance, and team training, requiring a strong background in medical affairs and scientific expertise.

Qualifications

• Experience in medical affairs, preferably in Solid Tumour.
• Ability to understand clinical aspects of Solid Tumour portfolio.
• Experience working in a regional medical affairs role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of EUR/INT medical affairs GEA strategy.
• Ensure high-quality scientific educational activities.
• Act as a subject matter expert in GEA.

Skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Understanding of competitive study design

Computer skills

Education

Medical Doctor or Pharmacist

PhD or higher science degree

Job description

This is a remote role

Summary

The Medical Affairs Director will lead the development and execution of the Europe and International (EUR/INT) Medical Affairs GEA strategy. They will work with the Senior Medical Director and support them in developing the Scientific Strategy. This role critical to the future success of the organisation.

As a key member of the EUR/INT Therapy Area Brand Team, the role will demand high levels of cross functional collaboration.

The incumbent has responsibility for ensuring all activities are executed in

accordance with regulatory and legal frameworks including but not limited to ABPI, EFPIA and GCP regulations as well as Jazz Pharmaceuticals Policies and Healthcare compliance procedures.

Essential Functions

• Review and critically appraise scientific literature to identify key drivers that differentiate Jazz in GEA and work with cross functional members to create the overall brand strategy and tactical implementation plans
• Ensure the EUR/INT KOL and educational activities are of a high scientific quality and coordinated
• The incumbent will develop and maintain a high level of knowledge of GEA and related diseases in order to position him/herself as an expert in the field
• Act as GEA subject matter expert and facilitate knowledge transfer to country medical teams and country commercial teams
• Lead and contribute to the regional understanding of the competitive landscape in GEA and communicate intelligence to the medical and marketing team as appropriate
• Lead the team in the creation of training material and other scientific materials in collaboration with marketing and other appropriate internal stakeholders
• As a scientific authority support the associate medical director(s) in their review and approve medical content in promotional and non- promotional materials

Strategic and Tactical Planning

• Lead the development and implementation of the EUR/INT medical affairs GEA strategy aligned to commercial growth drivers

Data Generation and Publication Planning

• Lead development of GEA IEGP / publication plans ensuring that the needs of the EUR/INT data generation are covered
• Lead the publication of customer initiated data or reviews in line with Jazz GEA strategy
• Obtain the approval and implementation of these projects in line with relevant pharmaceutical regulations and Jazz SOPs as appropriate
• Lead the development and execution of GEA study plans to provide post marketing data to support the portfolio

External Relationships

• Guide & support the solid tumor team to interact and liaise with national and international KOLs in the field of GEA
• Guide & support development of EUR/INT KOL advocacy through provision of scientific and clinical information with the regional and country teams
• Deliver non-promotional clinical/scientific presentations relating to Jazz’s GEA portfolio and its development or differentiation as required
• Attend appropriate scientific congresses to stay abreast of developments as agreed by the senior medical director, soild tumour

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to understand the detailed science and clinical aspects of the Solid Tumour portfolio
• Excellent presentation skills, strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent command of spoken English
• Proven track record of launching new products in Specialty medicine, preferably in Solid Tumour
• Strong communication skills to facilitate collaboration at all levels of the organisation as well as with external customers
• Able to demonstrate clear understanding and experience of competitive study design and execution
• Willingness to travel frequently
• Excellent work ethic and demonstrates ability to matrix manage and work well in a cross functional team
• Proficiency in computer skills
• Experience in medical affairs, including regional experience

Required/Preferred Education and Licenses

• Strong preference for a medical doctor/pharmacist, ideally with experience in Solid Tumour
• PhD or higher science degree
• Preferred medical affairs experience
• Experience of working in a regional medical affairs role is highly desirable
• Good understanding of healthcare systems and the needs of payors

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