Executive Director Global Medical Strategy
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Feb 27, 2022
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The Executive Director, Global Medical Strategy is a key contributor and member of the Medical Affairs Leadership Team. Oversees the strategy and team for specific molecules/therapeutic area. Works cross-functionally with US and Ex-U.S. counterparts in Marketing, Market Access, Value Evidence, Clinical Development, and others to create and execute global Strategic Asset Plans for each global product. Coordinates the strategic generation of scientific data and the consistent and accurate scientific communication for NEKTAR’s products globally. Maximizes the partnership between global medical teams.
Must be comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment to advance the understanding of compounds through life cycle. The individual who assumes this position will interact with multiple levels of management within NEKTAR, and external stakeholders in the medical community as well as global regulatory authorities. She/he is accountable for the management and mentoring of direct reports. Effective communication skills, scientific acumen, and the ability to work in a dynamic environment are key traits for an individual in this role.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop global medical affairs strategy with planning and activities of cross-functional teams working closely with Development, Commercial, and other stakeholders.
- Responsible for annual data gap analysis to develop and evolve the product data generation plan for each global asset through its lifecycle.
- Serve on global medical leadership team to shape direction of overall medical organization.
- Recruit, manage, direct and mentor oncology medical product leads to ensure delivery of:
- Gathering Insights
- Engaging External stakeholder engagement
- Communicating (e.g., product narrative, scientific platform, publications, med ed)
- Generating Evidence
- Develop Global Core Content through leadership and developing core content.
- Develop in partnership with Executive Director, Publications all publication strategies/plans.
- Build and lead medical insights capability to inform global product and medical strategies.
- Develop, ensure consistent execution and timely delivery of outputs through the Global Medical Affairs teams.
- Ensures that regional and local affiliates are properly cognizant of all product-related data and organizes coordination of medical activities across all regions.
- Oversees development of manuscripts, presentations, international symposia, and posters.
- Interacts with experts in the field to obtain feedback on clinical aspects of global products and new data generation, interpretation, and dissemination.
- Provides input into regulatory documents, including product labeling.
- Provide cross-product Global Medical Affairs strategic perspective to key development and commercialization forums.
- Ensures compliance with all relevant Corporate Policies (CO) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
MD, PhD or PharmD with exceptional leadership experience in the Medical Affairs area; minimum of 10 years of experience in Medical Affairs with at least 5 years of global responsibilities; At least 5 years of demonstrated supervisory experience with the ability to lead and motivate others globally. Requires extensive understanding of the company's products, clinical development, commercialization strategy, the competition, and the pharmaceutical industry in general. Ability to travel up to 30% of time. Solid statistical knowledge with a demonstrated ability to interpret study findings and communicate appropriately. Skilled in managing and influencing people in varying cultural settings. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Skilled in Microsoft Office.
Preferred:
- Experience in Immunology and/or Oncology highly desired.
- Development or Clinical Study Management.
- Experience in a product launch environment.
- Knowledge of commercialization and business practices.
- Finance and budgeting experience, resource management experience.
- Extensive experience and knowledge of regulatory affairs and drug safety.
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