Medical Director- Medical Affairs Rare Disease

Summary / purpose of the position The Director, Medical Affairs Rare Disease (ELA) will provide support to all US medical affairs activities related to the Rare Disease- Liver portfolio, as required. The Medical Director is responsible for assisting in the delivery of asset-aligned medical strategy, including cross collaboration with key internal partners as well as managing relationships with key opinion leaders. This role works closely with the Head of US Medical Affairs, Rare Disease and the therapeutic area leads to provide strategic medical insight and operational input into core medical affairs activities.

Main responsibilities / job expectations

The primary responsibilities of the role include:

• Drives the medical strategy for elafibranor-Rare Disease in partnership with the Head of US Medical Affairs, Rare Disease and the therapeutic area leads ·
• Assist in the development and execution of asset specific medical tactical plans aligned to strategy including evidence generation, scientific communications, interactions with external experts, and patient centric activities ·
• Works with the therapeutic area leads to ensure that relevant market insights are used to inform product development and brand strategy ·
• Engage with internal senior stakeholders to provide insights, data, launch plans and recommendations that will influence brand decisions ·
• Help represent the company at key external events and congresses and liaise with relevant external stakeholders to enhance the scientific and clinical understanding of the brand(s) ·
• Partner closely with colleagues in US Medical (ie Publications, Medical Information, RWE, Medical Excellence), Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Value and Access, Health Outcomes and other key functions ·
• Ensures that all Medical and business activities are carried out in compliance with the company standards, standard operating procedures and external regulations Knowledge, abilities & experience

  Education / Certifications:

• Advanced and/or bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (MD, PhD, or PharmD preferred)

  Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry and/or relevant experience with at least 7 years in Medical Affairs
• Hepatology and/or Rare Disease experience ·
• Able to evaluate, interpret and present highly complex data ·
• Ability to lead cross functional working groups and teams with a complex matrix organization
• Experience with financial and resource planning and management is essential
• Ability to influence strategically and persuade tactfully, to obtain desired outcomes while maintaining effective, positive organizational relationships
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Experience in product launch and life cycle management

Languages:

• English

  Key Technical Competencies Required Written ·

• Experience in preparation of materials for use by Medical Affairs and experience in review/editing promotional materials
• Skill level with relevant PC and software programs including Microsoft Word and Power Point
• Ability to communicate scientific and clinical information clearly and credibly Verbal
• Experience in preparation of materials for use by Medical Affairs and experience in review/editing promotional materials
• Skill level with relevant PC and software programs including Microsoft Word and Power Point ·
• Ability to communicate scientific and clinical information clearly and credibly Interpersonal
• Ability to interact easily with all levels within the organization; tactful; mature; ·
• Ability to make sound judgments
• Must be a strategic thinker who can look ahead and clearly anticipate future needs, consequences, and trends