The role can be based anywhere in Europe and may require international travel to various local markets as needed
We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we "follow the science" and that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. And we believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe.
The Regional Director Medical Affairs (RDMA) is responsible for driving execution of scientific & medical affairs plans for pulmonary hypertension in defined countries in Europe. They are impactful members of regional cross-functional teams, including regional Commercial, Center of Real-World Evidence (CORE), Policy and Market Access. They engage with their network of scientific leaders in their region. This is a regionally based position (i.e. residing in one of the affiliates of the region or regional hub) in our Company Research Laboratories Global Medical and Scientific Affairs ( our Research & Development Division GMSA).
Responsibilities and Primary Activities:
* Guides country our Research & Development Division GMSA staff to execute the annual scientific & medical plan for their assigned TA
* Chairs the Regional Medical Affairs Team to ensure execution of agreed medical tactics and leverage best practices
* Ensures scientific exchange is aligned with the global scientific communications platform
* Partners with regional Commercial, regional Center of Real-World Evidence (CORE), regional Policy and regional Market Access to drive development and execution of region plans
* Consolidates actionable medical insights from countries in their region
* Engages with a network of contracted Scientific Leaders (SL) and other key stakeholders (therapeutic guideline committees, payers, public groups, government officials, medical societies) from their region
* Supports, as regional TA expert, affiliates staff in engagement with their national scientific leaders
* Organizes regional expert input events to answer Our Company's questions regarding how to implement new indications: advisory boards and expert input forums
* Organizes regional symposia and educational meetings
* Supports countries with the development of local data generation study concepts and protocols
* Reviews investigator-initiated study proposals prior to headquarters submission (ex-USA)
* Manages regional programs (patient support, educational or risk management) to support appropriate and safe utilization of Our Company's medicines
Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
Minimum:
* MD, PhD or PharmD (MD preferred) and recognized medical expertise in the therapy area
* Five+ years' experience in country / region Medical Affairs
* Strong prioritization and decision-making skills
* Able to effectively collaborate with partners across divisions in a matrix environment
* Excellent interpersonal, analytical, communication (written as well as oral) skills, in addition to results-oriented project management skills
Preferred:
* Scientific leadership and other key stakeholders (payers, public groups, government officials, medical professional organizations) in the assigned therapeutic area