Medical Director- Medical Affairs

Job Summary:

Reporting to the VP/Head of Medical Affairs, the Medical Director or equivalent role provides specialist medical/scientific strategic input into core medical affairs activities for zandelisib, MEI’s lead compound. Based on the candidate’s experience, specific activities may include, HCP/Payer, Professional Societies and Advocacy Group interactions that enhance the visibility of MEI and of zandelisib, as appropriate; the generation of clinical and scientific data that enhance the value of zandelisib through strategic input into the investigator-sponsored research platform and execution of real-world health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) and/or phase 4 studies, as appropriate; contribute to educational and scientific exchange initiatives (e.g., medical education, payer value dossier, ad boards).

Works closely with commercial teams to provide strategic medical input into core brand strategies and supports medical marketing activities, training and market access. The Medical Director provides scientific and technical support for assigned products; deliver scientific presentations; develops and maintains professional and credible relationships with hematology and hematology/oncology key opinion leaders; works closely and collaboratively with field MSLs, as well as provides relevant in-house training.

Role and Responsibilities (Include but not limited to):

• Contributes to and is accountable for the execution and delivery of the zandelisib Medical Affairs Plan.
• Fulfills the role of Global Medical Affairs Director Lead for zandelisib and contributes to strategic alignment with Medical Affairs counterpart(s) at Kyowa Kirin Co
• Develops, reviews and follows up on clinical studies and medical projects initiated within the relevant therapeutic area (e.g., post marketing clinical activities such as registry/database projects, epidemiological surveys, post-authorization studies (phase IV), ISR projects, etc.).
• Coordinates appropriate scientific and medical activities with internal stakeholders (i.e., commercial, clinical operations, discovery, statistics, regulatory, etc.) as they relate to on-going medical affairs projects.
• Acquires public knowledge of present and future competitor products and how they impact the internal medical and commercial strategy.
• Identifies data gaps that will inform the Investigator-Sponsored Research (ISR) program and HEOR initiatives
• May represents MEI at external meetings including investigator meetings, scientific association meetings, ad boards, etc.
• Assists in the development and review of scientifically accurate marketing materials, medical education programs, advisories, and symposia.
• In collaboration with MSLs, initiates, expands and maintains peer-to-peer KOL relationships aligned with MEI’s therapeutic areas of interest.
• Leads medical programs when required as part of post marketing requirements (e.g., Phase IV research).
• Supports other projects as required.
• Travel up to 40% of the time

Qualifications:

• Ability to interact externally and internally to support the U.S and global business strategy. Must possess excellent oral and written English communication skills.
• Proven record of being a successful medical leader.
• Prior experience working under an industry collaborative agreement a plus.

Job Requirements and Education:

• Doctoral degree required (board-certified oncologist preferred; Pharm D or PhD. 

• At least 5 years of relevant industry experience in oncology with preference for hematologic malignancies.
• Prior experience participating in or coordinating scientific exchange activities in oncology/heme malignancies
• Experience conducting and/or presenting at advisory boards and related forums
• Experience conducting HEOR and/or Phase 4 studies a plus
• Prior field-based medical affairs experience a plus

Employment type

Full time 

ADA Notations:

• Ability to sit for long periods of time, handling, feeling with hands, reaching with arms
• Regular communication (hearing/speaking)
• Lifting up to 25 lbs
• Routine office duties including computer keyboard use
• Vision requirements include close vision and ability to focus
• Noise conditions range from quiet to moderate

Equal Opportunity Employer