medical Director RWE

Pharma Search Partners, Inc.; Nutley (NJ); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharma Search Partners, Inc. seeks a Medical Director to lead medical affairs strategy for Alzheimer's disease products. The role involves developing and executing the medical plan, including post-marketing research, education, grants, advisory boards, and scientific communications.

Responsible for medical content approvals and liaising with external stakeholders. The position requires an advanced science degree and 8+ years in pharma/biotech, with FDA/ICH knowledge and prior leadership

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in sciences with 8+ years in pharma/biotech.
• Familiarity with FDA/ICH guidelines for clinical studies.
• Leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee real-world evidence planning and data generation activities.
• Provide strategic input to Medical Affairs plans and lifecycle management.
• Mentor associate directors and contribute to medical strategy development.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders to strengthen medical reputation.

Skills

Medical leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Advanced degree in sciences (PhD/MD/PharmD)

Job description

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The Medical Director will provide medical leadership for medical affairs strategy, planning and supportive tactics for Alzheimer's Disease. This role will be responsible for working with key stakeholders to develop and execute the medical affairs plan, including post-marketing research, medical education, research grants, medical advisory boards, and scientific communication/publication components of overall medical operating plan. Responsibilities include providing strategic development, planning, implementation and oversight of real-world studies within the Medical Affairs department for products in the therapeutic area. The Medical Director will utilize expert medical/scientific knowledge in assigned therapeutic area to provide strategic input for the development of product strategies and liaise with external stakeholders to solicit feedback and strengthen Client’s medical reputation in the disease state community. This role is responsible for approval of medical and scientific content of all relevant materials/communications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning and execution of real-world evidence and data generation activities
• Contribute to the Medical Affairs Plan and provide ongoing training and mentoring to associate directors
• Contribute to the development of medical strategy for major products and/or indications and provide critical medical input into the lifecycle management strategies in responsible therapeutic areas.
• Plan and implement real-world studies for assigned products.
• Serve as a medical leader and subject matter expert for relevant external (HCPs, strategic alliances etc.) and internal stakeholders.
• Serve as a medical expert to provide direction for assigned products on key internal business processes including active participation in relevant medical review committees.
• Work with key internal stakeholders to support development and communication of medical plans for the therapeutic area and track progress for reporting.
• Seek all relevant approvals of medical and scientific content for assigned therapeutic areas.
• Incorporate insights from scientific trends and treatment landscape by participating in external events and activities.
• Liaise with external stakeholders to solicit feedback and strengthen Client’s medical reputation in the disease state community.
• Direct and manage financial planning/forecasting and budget management, vendor management, timeline development & tracking, and assess resource needs for respective program(s) within scope of work.
• Manage talent within own area in terms of goal setting, performance management, development, and engagement.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in sciences (Ph,D, PharmD or MD) or related field with 8+ years experience in the pharma/biotech industry.
• Preferred experience in the therapeutic area including in an in-house Medical Affairs role in a strategic decision-making capacity.
• Practical knowledge of FDA regulations/ICH guidelines regarding clinical studies in relevant therapeutic area.
• Substantial experience across areas of Medical Affairs' functions in the therapeutic area is preferred.
• Past leadership experience with management responsibilities (budgets, resources, vendors etc.) for cross-functional teams at a country/ large-region level.
• Skills: Communication & Cross-functional Influence, Critical Thinking & Business Agility, Healthcare Environment Dynamics, MA Strategic Thinking, Mentoring/ People Development, Resource Planning & Management, Technical Breadth (Medical Affairs)