Senior Vice President, Global Medical Affairs

Join a team! We are a global diversified pharmaceutical company enriching lives through our relentless drive to deliver better health outcomes. We develop, manufacture and market a range of products, primarily in gastroenterology, hepatology, neurology, dermatology, medical aesthetic devices, international pharmaceuticals. Our 7,000 employees share a common goal and values, propelling us to provide essential care to millions of people globally. We seek dedicated individuals who share our sense of urgency, unity, and excellence.

We are looking for a trustworthy and respectful individual who consistently does the right thing. Someone who is imaginative and proactive, with a keen eye for what is possible. A perceptive and adaptive person who is action oriented. We need a disciplined, focused, and accountable team member. If you embody these values, come join our company and help us shape the future.

We are all in it together to make a difference. Be a part of a culture that doesn't just wait for change but actively creates it—where your skills and values drive our collective progress and impact.

The Senior Vice President, Global Medical Affairs will report to the Chief Medical Officer and Head of R&D with primary responsibility to lead and ensure successful execution of all medical affairs programs globally.

This senior role leads a growing team responsible for planning and executing medical affairs studies and programs for development and commercialization in assigned therapeutic areas. The role will also include oversight of many programs instrumental to the successful medical introduction of new indications and products. The individual will represent Medical Affairs to executive leadership, investigators, and the medical community, leading a team that includes Medical Information, MSLs, HEOR, Operations, and the medical device business.

Responsibilities:

• Provide deep therapeutic area subject matter expertise to an expanding and advancing portfolio that will cover several therapeutic platforms and disease areas.
• Partner with the cross-functional teams to oversee and assume responsibility for brand plans, including medical objectives, strategies and tactics leading up to launch and carrying through to later stages of commercialization.
• Ensure that scientific rigor and innovation continue to be integrated into all medical affairs-related development and strategies. Maintain excellent scientific standing among peers and the ability to address issues with an extremely high level of scientific rigor and creative solutions.
• Develop a world-class medical affairs team; ensuring that our medical team is being challenged and developed to be ready to take on new roles and programs as the pipeline evolves.
• Development and cultivation of long-term strategic partnerships with clinical experts, advocacy groups, and other external stakeholders
• Champion of high standards of compliance, ethics, and patient safety, putting patients at the center of all actions.
• Oversee the development of scientific content for medical communication and scientific education initiatives that occur as a result of studies.
• Staying abreast of current developments within pertinent medical and scientific therapeutic area through familiarity with current literature, attendance at medical society meetings, involvement with professional associations, and other avenues.
• Serves as principal spokesperson for the medical affairs function on highly significant matters
  
  

Qualifications

• Medical Degree, Ph. D or Pharm D required
• Minimum 15 years of experience, with a scientific degree required
• Strong understanding of healthcare systems, policies, and regulations.
• Commitment to improving patient care and outcomes.
• Led and supported the successful implementation of organizational change initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions and alignment with business goals.
• Served as a change agent by fostering a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging adaptability, and driving employee engagement throughout the change process.
• Proven track record of leading high performing teams with a focus on delivering results
• Excellent internal and external collaboration, with experience working successfully with cross-functional teams to achieve business results required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  
  

This position may be available in the following location(s): Bridgewater, NJ

We thank you in advance for your interest in growing and developing with Bausch Health. Kindly note that in order for all stakeholders to be successful, we do require a minimum of one year in your current role before applying to another one. Please ensure you have discussed with your current manager the intent of applying to a new role.

Any exception will have to be authorized by your HR Business Partner.

Bausch Health Companies Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates collaboration.

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