Executive Medical Director, Medical Affairs (Global Subject Matter Expert)

Overview

Ready to join a team committed to developing and commercializing gene therapies for patients and families devastated by rare neurological genetic diseases? AveXis is advancing cutting-edge science, starting with our proprietary gene therapy for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). We are in the midst of an incredible journey and are looking for passionate individuals to join us on this important mission.

AveXis, a Novartis company, is dedicated to developing and commercializing novel treatments for patients suffering from rare and life-threatening neurological genetic diseases. Our initial product is a proprietary gene therapy approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of pediatric patients with SMA. In addition to developing a treatment for SMA, AveXis also plans to develop other novel treatments for rare neurological diseases, including Rett syndrome and a genetic form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis caused by mutations in the superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) gene.

The Executive Medical Director, Global Subject Matter Expert Medical Affairs will support regions/counties in executing the consolidated regional Medical Affairs strategy, ensure accurate, robust and appropriate medical/scientific exchange of knowledge and clinical expertise with regional/country stakeholders including support in Market Access discussions for a rare disease and partner with internal stakeholders in driving success.

This role will work closely with the Field Teams, Medical Communications, Medical Information, and HEOR functions in data generation activities, publications, and presentations (whether targeted to specific individuals, institutions, or at congresses) to (1.) ensure the proper capture, interpretation, and analysis of external insights, and (2.) address any scientific decision support needs from inquiries coming into AveXis through all of the above functions and channels.

Responsibilities

• Provides input into regional engagement plans with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and other key external stakeholders that are aligned with the regional and country Medical Affairs plan.
• Maintains in-depth understanding of the disease state, product, competitors, marketplace, related medical areas, and regulatory guidelines.
• Acts as the primary resource to external stakeholders (e.g. caregivers, patients, healthcare professionals) but also internal AveXis personnel who request information on company products, ensuring accurate and appropriate responses.
• Captures and provides timely insights on emerging clinical and scientific trends back to the organization.
• Delivers timely, fair balanced, objective, scientific and economic information and education to health care customers, managed markets/healthcare/payer systems.
• Actively contributes to the execution of the company's strategy at scientific meetings in support of RMD meeting/booth coverage and KOL meetings.
• Provides medical input into Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR), disease models, epidemiological studies, market research, and real-world study proposals.
• Travel as needed to the stakeholder groups throughout the regions and countries to proactively execute the above responsibilities and effect the desired outcomes.

Qualifications

• M.D. required.
• Specific spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) clinical experience, in either an industry, clinical, or laboratory setting.
• Neurology, Neurodegenerative disease and/or pediatric specialty experience, in either an industry, clinical, or laboratory setting.
• Experience with data analysis, synthesis and presentations.
• Experience interacting with other providers (HCPs), opinion leaders (KOLs), and researchers (PIs).
• Experience with Payer organizations preferred.
• Overall strong ability to understand the disease state, mechanism of action, value proposition - both from an absolute and relative/competitive standpoint - combined with speaking and presentations skills (i.e. gravitas) to ensure trustful and authoritative interactions with all stakeholder sets (KOLs, payers, patients, patient advocacy groups, etc.).
• This position requires 50% - 70% international travel.

The level of this position will be based on the final candidate's qualifications.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AveXis is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, sexual orientation or veteran status.

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