Job DescriptionRole Summary
The US Oncology Pipeline, Scientific Director for Medical Affairs - SDMA is a regionally based position in our company's Research Laboratories, US Medical Affairs (our Research & Development Division USMA).
The role drives scientific excellence and optimizes field readiness across USMA’s five strategic pillars: 1) Scientific Exchange, 2) Company Trials, 3) Investigator-Sponsored Programs, 4) Congresses, 5) Insights.
The SDMA is an experienced therapeutic area leader/subject matter expert possessing relevant medical affairs and field medical (FM) experience to guide and direct FM strategy and training in alignment with organizational priorities. Along with the USMA Field Leaders (Executive Director (ED)/Associate Vice President (AV)), the SDMA is responsible for regional FM strategy, training, and prioritization of Global Plans for USMA.
As a core member (or co-lead) of the US Regional Medical Affairs Team (RMAT), the SDMA partners with the Global TA team and cross-functional members to enable US regional implementation of the Scientific and Medical Affairs Research Team (SMART) Plan in part by: 1) Infusing local insights into Global Scientific Content (GSC) and Global Scientific Training (GST) plans, 2) Facilitating local pull-through of GSC and GST, 3) Orchestrating development and execution of aligned local training, and 4) Evaluating training effectiveness and field application.
Responsibilities and Primary Activities
Infuses local insights into GSC and GST plans, facilitates local pull-through of GSC and GST, and plans and implements aligned local training as needed.
Identifies and prioritizes US field resources, training needs, and activities across the Oncology pipeline portfolio inclusive of Emerging Innovative Strategies (EIS) team.
Develops and provides input into field resources to supply the Regional Medical Scientific Directors with timely, relevant, and approved materials for medical and/or scientific training and ensures content and training needs are met.
Partners with GST, GSC, US Regional Director of Medical Affairs (RDMA) (where applicable), US Global Clinical Trial Organization, Global Medical and Scientific Affairs (GMSA) TA leads, and relevant internal and external SMEs to orchestrate and deliver regional training deemed necessary by RMATs and Field Team
Ensures alignment and pull-through of pre- and post-congress regional training and content.
Collaborates with the US Medical Affairs Executive Director (USMA ED) and the US RDMA where applicable, to define prioritized USMA Field strategy and implementation goals.
Actively participates in bi-directional information exchange and sharing of best practices across the various roles and teams in USMA, including Health Systems, to optimize USMA Field execution.
Collaborates with the USMA FM Alignment Director to ensure consistent standards, processes, and harmonization for training activities (e.g., clinical immersions, verbalizations, journal clubs, etc.)
Provides input into strategic congress priorities for USMA and participates in activity planning at key scientific congresses.
Aligns with USMA Leadership Team (LT) and has responsibility for or input into the integrated US Country Medical Affairs Plan (CMAP), including US Field Medical Plan (FMP)/Field Engagement Plan (FEP) and field training plan for Oncology pipeline and EIS.
Continuously scans the healthcare environment and analyzes emerging trends in the therapeutic and competitive landscape to optimize US FM Team capabilities.
May be responsible for one or more of the following in collaboration with USMA Field Leaders and in response to TA needs:
Serving as point of contact for the development and maintenance of US new-hire scientific foundational on-boarding in close collaboration with ED, Team Leads (TLs), and relevant SMEs.
Working with USMA Leadership and relevant Global Medical Affairs Capabilities (GMAC) stakeholders to ensure a consistent verbalization process for new hires as well as tenured Regional Medical Scientific Directors with respect to new data/indications/disease areas.
Serving as a key scientific interface between GMSA and Headquarters functions and the US field
Collecting and communicating scientific insights from US field engagements to inform company strategies.
At the request of the GMSA Global Director of Scientific Affairs (GDSA), providing our company's Investigator Studies Program (MISP) support for assigned TA that may include Areas of Interest (AOI) consultation and dissemination, MISP data highlights/updates/training, and scientific review aligned with incumbent expertise.
Minimum education required:
An advanced degree (e.g., MD, PhD, PharmD) relevant to the specific disease area and recognized medical expertise in the Oncology space.
Required experience and skills:
A minimum of 5 years of medical affairs experience or equivalent clinical/research experience in Oncology, specifically expertise in the pipeline space
A minimum of 3 years of working in Oncology (clinical, research, or pharmaceutical environment) or within a highly relevant TA with demonstrated scientific acumen.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and execute strategy.
Ability to clearly articulate complex scientific concepts one to one and in group settings
Experience leading complex projects with demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously and to function in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to work in a complex organizational environment and to effectively operate in a team-oriented structure promoting inclusion, maintaining trust, and respecting others.
Excellent relationship and networking skills to effectively work across a heavily matrixed organization.
Knowledge of US healthcare system, national and society treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, FDA regulations, and OIG guidelines
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Preferred experience and skills:
Field MA experience
University-level teaching experience
Understanding of adult learning principles and innovative delivery platforms
Experience in pharmaceutical industry training organizations.
Ability to learn about new subject areas and environments quickly and comprehensively.
Ability to work well independently across several projects and address complex problems with discipline.
Excellent Word, PowerPoint, and Excel skills.
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