Medical Director, Medical Affairs Psychiatry - Remote Opportunity

Do you want to join a team where the mission is meaningful, the challenges are complex, and you can directly see the results of your hard work? At Lundbeck, we are tirelessly dedicated to restoring brain health, so every person can be their best. Inspired and driven by our purpose, we are the only global biopharmaceutical company focused solely on brain diseases. We have a robust and innovative pipeline, bringing forward transformative therapies to address unmet needs in neurology and psychiatry. Join us on our journey of growth!

This is a remote opportunity.  Open to candidates anywhere in the greater United States.

SUMMARY:

The Medical Director, Medical Affairs Psychiatry will serve as one of the internal medical affairs experts for the USMA function and medical & scientific expert for assigned brand (s) under a therapeutic area.  The medical director will ensure the team develops strong strategic input in pursuit of co-development of brand strategy. The medical director is responsible for building and growing strong internal relationships (e.g.  US Brand Teams, Global Medical Affairs) as well as external relationships ensuring accurate, robust, and appropriate medical/scientific exchange of knowledge and clinical expertise. The medical director will work closely with Sr. Medical Director and serve as the internal medical/scientific US cross-functional point of contact (Global, Clinical Development, Health Outcomes, Scientific Communications, Regulatory, Brand Teams, etc.) driving corporate objectives and goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• By leading the Brand Medical Strategy Team (MST)  the Medical Director will ensure the co-development of brand overall strategy .

• Responsible for keeping intimately aware on evolving disease areas trends to continuously anticipate changes and assess impact to US and Global scientific and brand strategy.

• Builds strong networks in the US medical community by developing relationships with key opinion leaders in the scientific community; building productive relationships with investigators, thought leaders and centers of excellence across the scientific community.

• The Medical Director will work closely with Sr. Medical Director to define the most effective strategy team structure depending on business needs (i.e. Medical Strategy Teams, Brand Team Meetings, Global)

• Leads brand evidence generation plans working closely with Value Evidence and participates in the local clinical and IIT proposal process by the development and review of proposals and protocols of studies.

• Reviews business development opportunities, translating business needs to cost-effective development strategies that provide a competitive advantage and meet regulatory requirements.

• Provides medical input and serves as first point escalation into Promotional Advertising Review Committee for all promotional and external materials, and participation in Labeling meetings, where appropriate, with sign-off authorization

• Provides US medical and scientific input to the pharmacovigilance group (may serve as member of the safety committee) regulatory documents and interactions

• Depending on size and needs of the team the medical director will lead, manage, coach, and develop team members (such as Associate Directors) to support high performance, and to align with strategic direction for Lundbeck

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and SKILLS:

• Accredited advanced clinical degree MD, PharmD, PhD.

• 6+ years of progressive medical/scientific affairs experience within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry; at least 3 years driving medical strategy

• Strong experience of collaborating with cross-functional teams, global medical affairs, and commercial teams.

• Ability for building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

• Strong interpersonal skills to work closely with both external physicians/scientists and in-house cross-functional teams

• High proficiency in driving decision-making, problem-solving ability and strong scientific analytical skills

• Excellent planning and organization skills.

• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and integrity, representing the company’s high ethics, moral behavior, and professionalism.

• The Company requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Newly hired employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof upon hire, or request a medical or religious accommodation

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Medical Degree

• Clinical of Pharma experience in Therapeutic Area highly desired

• Clinical experience within academia or clinical practice desired

• Specialty MD training in Therapeutic Area (board certification or eligibility in psychiatry or neurology).

• Experience in product launches and/or conducting clinical studies

• Management and professional development of staff at several levels

• Experience with copy approval and promotional review

• Regulatory knowledge and exposure, including experience with FDA.

TRAVEL

Willingness/Ability to travel up to 40% domestically. International travel may be required.

The range displayed is a national range, and if selected for this role, may vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s geographical location, qualifications, skills, competencies and proficiency for the role. Salary Pay Range: $245,000 - $275,000 and eligibility for a 25% bonus target based on company and individual performance, and eligibility to participate in the company’s long-term incentive plan. Additional 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 career site.

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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.

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