Director, Medical Affairs Strategy (Hematology/Oncology)

Sumitomo Pharma Director, Medical Affairs Strategy (Hematology / Oncology) Montgomery, Alabama

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, psychiatry & neurology, and cell & gene therapies. For more information on SMPA, visit our website here or follow us on LinkedIn.

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Job Overview

The Director, Medical Affairs Strategy (Hematology / Oncology) will be a key member of the Medical Affairs team reporting to the Executive Director, Medical Affairs Strategy.

In this role, individuals are responsible for Medical Affairs strategic direction and management for Pipeline Hematology / Oncology asset(s), leading the Medical Affair planning for both internal company programs and external facing interactions. The job will oversee the management peri-, pre-, and post-launch activities related to Medical Affairs function.

This individual will lead program coordination with Clinical Development leadership to ensure alignment between Medical Affairs, Advocacy, Translational Medicine, and Commercial launch strategy and guide the tactical implementation of Medical Affairs plans. The Associate Director will also collaborate with company outreach and patient advocacy efforts to ensure that Medical Affairs activities align with these patient-focused programs.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure leadership and alignment of all Medical Affairs activities and budgets for Pipeline Hematology / Oncology Product(s) within SMPA.
• Manage the development of Medical Affairs strategic plans and scientific platforms in support of Pipeline Hematology / Oncology Product(s).
• Represent the Oncology Products Medical Strategy Team within the Medical Affairs leadership and executive leadership teams.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert within Medical Affairs Team provide medical training, evaluation, motivation, and control of activities in alignment with the company’s corporate strategies and objectives.
• Lead cross-functional medical alignment with the US Field Medical team, Medical Communications & Operations, and international colleagues.
• Develop and direct the implementation of plans that will be executed through multi-modal medical education channels.
• Manage the development and implementation of detailed scientific Publication Plans, Medical Advisory Boards, and Patient Advisory Boards.
• Represent the Medical Affairs department on the lifecycle team to provide medical affairs input.
• Proactively seek and create relationships with key opinion leaders and scientific advisory groups.
• Work closely with the commercial organization to align medical and pharmacoeconomic perspectives.
• Partner with the Clinical Development organization for ongoing and post-marketing clinical development activities.
• Provide detailed and compliant medical review and approval of external resources.
• Define and attend relevant medical and scientific conferences.
• Provide input into budget and long-term Medical Education programming or Medical Sponsorships.
• Develop Areas of Research Interest that support a robust Investigator Initiated Study program.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and healthcare guidelines.
• Serve as Medical Affairs Lead on select therapeutic topics.
• Provide feedback on Medical Information response documents.
• Ability to travel (domestic and some international) up to 30%.

Key Core Competencies

Education and Experience

Advanced degree in medical science (MD, PharmD, PhD) or equivalent professional hematology / oncology clinical experience; with knowledge of the acute myeloid leukemia (AML) landscape is required. 8-10 years of relevant professional experience in biotech, pharmaceutical industry, or related healthcare experience is preferred.

Compensation : The base salary range for this role is $187,800 to $234,700, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity : Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

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Salary : $187,800 - $234,700