Director, Medical Affairs Strategy (Hematology/Oncology)

Sumitomo Pharma Director, Medical Affairs Strategy (Hematology / Oncology) Boise, Idaho Apply Now

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with key operations in the U.S. 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.

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.

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 other relevant teams.
• 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 directly with key opinion leaders and scientific advisory groups.
• Work closely with the commercial organization to bring medical and pharmacoeconomic perspectives to commercial strategies.
• 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, communications, and publications.
• Define and attend relevant medical and scientific conferences to coordinate medical affairs activities.
• Provide input into budget and long-term Medical Education programming.
• Develop Areas of Research Interest that supports a robust Investigator Initiated Study program.
• Ensure that all interactions and activities in the US adhere to corporate and healthcare compliance guidance.
• Serve as Medical Affairs Lead on select therapeutics topics.
• Provide feedback on Medical Information response documents.
• Ability to travel (domestic and some international) to attend scientific congresses and meet key stakeholders.

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 or pharmaceutical industry is required.

The base salary range for this role is $187,800 to $234,700. Our robust time-off policy includes unlimited paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and additional time off during the last week of December.

Compliance

Achieve and maintain Compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal and operational rules and procedures.

Confidential Data

All information encountered is considered confidential.

Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer.

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Salary : $187,800 - $234,700