Associate Director, Medical Affairs Psychiatry - Remote Opportunity
- Employer
- Lundbeck
- Location
- Deerfield, IL, United States
- Start date
- Mar 20, 2021
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- Discipline
- Clinical, Medical Affairs
- Required Education
- Other
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- BioMidwest
Job Details
This is a remote position: Open to candidates anywhere in the greater United States
SUMMARY:
The Associate Director, Medical Affairs Psychiatry serves as the internal scientific expert for assigned product(s), executing medical strategies and activities which align with cross-functional brand objectives, building and growing strong advocacy and KOL relationships and collaborating with other functions (e.g., Value Evidence, Regulatory, Clinical Development, Brand Teams, Global Medical Affairs etc.) in order to reach shared objectives and goals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Drives medical strategy in collaboration with Sr. Medical Director and leads development, implementation and execution of key medical initiatives that align with the tactics of the Brand Team(s).
- Develops and maintains expertise in designated therapeutic area(s).
- Involvement in publication strategy and planning, including review of abstracts, posters, manuscripts for publication and scientific symposia presentations.
- Provides therapeutic area expertise, review and evaluation of proposals for external clinical research.
- Provides scientific training and/or support to other staff internally across functions as needed.
- Develops, coaches and mentors others within R&D, as requested.
- Collaborates with Global Medical Affairs team where appropriate.
- Liaises and manages relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in conjunction with the Sr. Medical Director, Medical Science Liaisons and other internal staff (e.g., Commercial, Clinical Development, Regulatory, etc.); and performs outreach activities in the field by working with other investigators, practicing physicians, patient organizations, and other health care providers.
- Provides scientific input into Promotional Advertising Review Committee (and other review committees) for all promotional and external materials, participates in labeling meetings, where appropriate, and facilitates Sr. Medical Directors sign-off authorization.
- Involved in development of SOPs for the activities conducted by Medical Affairs, and ensures all activities are following ICH, and other international regulatory guidelines and relevant GCPs and SOPs.
- Participates in budgetary processes as part of annual business planning and review of expenses within Medical Affairs.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and SKILLS:
- Accredited advanced clinical degree, MD, PharmD or PhD.
- 3+ years of relevant medical/scientific affairs experience within the pharmaceutical, biotech or medical device industry inclusive of setting and/or implementing medical strategy.
- Strong experience of collaborating with cross-functional teams, global medical affairs, medical information and commercial teams.
- Analytical skills - ability to combine practical, clinical knowledge with analytics/statistics to provide guidance on the design and execution of clinical studies.
- Strong communication skills - ability to educate and train clinicians and other stakeholders.
- Strong influence management skills - able to present compelling messages to influence key stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal skills - credible professional who can effectively communicate with a wide array of individuals, including stakeholders from other regions and cultures.
- Experience with promotional review. Familiarity with OPDP, PhRMA code, and key regulations in the pharmaceutical industry.
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
- Thorough knowledge of psychiatry therapeutic area is strongly preferred including current scientific basics, treatments, and thought leaders.
- Professional society membership(s) relevant to psychiatry.
- Regulatory knowledge and exposure, including experience with international regulations relating to GCP, conduct of clinical trials overseas.
TRAVEL
- Willingness/Ability to travel up to 10-20% domestically. International travel may be required.
The range displayed is specifically for those potential hires who will work or reside in the state of Colorado, if selected for this role, and may vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and proficiency for the role. Salary Pay Range: $160,000 - $200,000 and eligibility for a 20% bonus target based on company and individual performance, and eligibility to participate in the company's long-term incentive plan. Benefits for this position include flexible paid time off (PTO), health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, and company match 401k. Additional benefits information can be found on our site .
Why Lundbeck
Lundbeck is unique from other biopharmaceutical companies in that we are 70 percent owned by a research-focused foundation. We have a deep heritage of discovery and have brought breakthrough therapies to millions of people across the globe. And we're just getting started! Our success is driven by our great people and inclusive culture, which is guided by our beliefs of being Patient-Driven, Courageous, Ambitious, Passionate & Responsible. Are you ready to make an impact, one patient at a time?
Lundbeck offers a robust and comprehensive benefits package to help employees live well and protect their health, family, and everyday life. Information regarding our benefit offering can be found on the U.S. career site .
Lundbeck is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to disabled veterans and other individuals with disabilities during our employment application process. If, because of a disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit the U.S. career site .
Lundbeck is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law, rule, or regulation. Lundbeck participates in E-Verify .
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Lundbeck is a global pharmaceutical company specialized in brain diseases. For more than 70 years, we have been at the forefront of neuroscience research. We are tirelessly dedicated to restoring brain health, so every person can be their best.
Millions of people worldwide live with brain diseases, and far too many suffer due to inadequate treatment, discrimination, a reduced number of working days, early retirement, and other unnecessary consequences. Every day, we strive for improved treatment and a better life for people living with brain diseases - we call this Progress in Mind.
Read more at www.lundbeck.com/global/about-us/progress-in-mind
Our approximately 5,800 employees in more than 50 countries are engaged in the entire value chain throughout research, development, production, marketing, and sales. Our pipeline consists of several R&D programs, and our products are available in more than 100 countries. We have research centers in Denmark and the US, and our production facilities are located in Denmark, France, and Italy. Lundbeck generated revenue of DKK 17 billion in 2019 (EUR 2.3 billion; USD 2.6 billion).
For additional information, we encourage you to visit our corporate site www.lundbeck.com, and connect with us on Twitter at @Lundbeck and via LinkedIn.
Company
At Lundbeck, we are tirelessly dedicated to restoring brain health so every person can be their best. Headquartered in Copenhagen with a U.S. home office in Deerfield, Ill., Lundbeck is the only global biopharmaceutical company focused solely on brain diseases. Our legacy in neuroscience goes back seven decades and we have a long heritage of innovation. Lundbeck has developed and commercialized some of the world’s most widely prescribed therapies for psychiatric and neurological disorders. Today, we remain uncompromisingly committed to improving the quality of life for people impacted by brain disorders. Lundbeck is unique from other biopharmaceutical companies in that we are 70 percent owned by a research-focused foundation. We have a deep and productive pipeline, and we continue to bring forward symptomatic therapies to help people live better lives, while simultaneously pursuing disease-modifying treatments.
Offices in:
- Deerfield, IL - Lundbeck US Home Office
- LaJolla, CA - Lundbeck La Jolla Research Center, Inc.
- Bothell, WA - Lundbeck Seattle BioPharmaceuticals, Inc
Diversity matters, and inclusion creates powerful organizations
To ensure that we reflect the diversity of our patients and their needs, we are focused on creating the context, culture, and systems where all Lundbeck employees - no matter who and where they are - can be their authentic self and perform at their best. In practice, this means that individuals feel empowered not despite their differences but because of them. We know that people are sometimes put into boxes - some of these boxes are of our own choosing and some of these boxes are chosen for us. For this reason, Lundbeck is taking a systematic, business-led approach to D&I that looks into and breaks down these boxes. Our bold action on inclusion includes an ambitious two-year plan that enables equality of opportunity through fairness and transparency, promotes openness, tackles bias and discrimination, and fosters belonging through our unique Lundbeck culture. From the highest levels of Lundbeck to the shop floor, we are working to ensure D&I is an integrated practice and mindset.
Benefits
Lundbeck offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
• Medical, dental, vision effective day 1 of employment
• Generous vacation, sick leave, holiday shut down and company paid holidays
• 401k match with immediate vesting
• Parental Leave
• Hybrid work model for office-based roles
To view more details about our Benefits, please click on the link below.
Lundbeck 2023 Benefits Summary
Sustainable Development Goals
In 2020, we based the key aspects of our sustainability strategy on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We found we have a significant impact on seven of the 17 Goals:
• Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
• Goal 5: Gender Equality
• Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
• Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities
• Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
• Goal 13: Climate Action
• Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
Key examples are Goal 3 that is closely linked to our corporate purpose and dedication to restore brain health and Goal 13 that drives our efforts to prepare for a zero emissions future. We will use our influence and act to promote Goals 5, 8, 12 and 16. Across our sustainability actions, we are seeking partnerships with others to enable change and maximize impact (Goal 17).
Who We Are
A highly specialized pharmaceutical company that has conducted neuroscience research for more than 70 years. We develop innovative treatments to restore brain health and transform the lives of millions of people worldwide.
What We Strive For
Global leadership in brain health. Whatever your area of specialization, you will be part of our company-wide commitment to develop and advance treatments that improve the lives of people with brain disease.
What Drives Us
A culture of innovation, collaboration, and respect. We inspire curiosity, expect integrity, and pursue our achievements through knowledge-sharing, patient engagement, and the passion to deliver our end goal.
Our Societal Commitment
We understand we carry a huge responsibility for the societies we serve, and use our knowledge and voice to raise awareness, challenge standards, and increase opportunities – for patients and each other. We are at the forefront of treatment innovation, and together we continue to make a difference to people living with brain diseases.
Our Investment in You
As one way we invest in your career, we offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefit package that matches benchmark and general market conditions in our individual business locations.
Employee Satisfaction
The success of our strategy, “Expand and Invest to Grow Lundbeck” hinges on our combined competencies – and competence hinges on highly qualified and motivated employees. Our Employee Satisfaction Survey (ESS) gives us the pulse on employee motivation by asking about key elements in our work lives including management, work climate and development opportunities. We follow up on the ESS with concrete initiatives aimed at maintaining our focus on our unique workplace culture and providing personalized and aligned development opportunities for our employees.
Our Beliefs
• Patient-driven We put patients at the center of our fight for health and human dignity.
• Courageous We dare to confront unsolved healthcare challenges.
• Ambitious We set high expectations for ourselves because people in need have high expectations of us.
• Passionate We persist in developing life-changing therapies because life should not be interrupted by brain disease.
• Responsible We act with respect and integrity in everything we do
CONNECT
- Website
- https://www.lundbeck.com/global
- Phone
- 224-507-1000
- Location
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6 Parkway North
Deerfield
Illinois
60015
United States
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