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Sumitomo Pharma Director, Medical Affairs Strategy (Women's Health) Baton Rouge, Louisiana 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 Strategy (Women’s Health) will be a key member of the Medical Affairs team reporting to the Executive Director, Medical Affairs Strategy. The job is responsible for strategic direction and alliance management for the Women’s Health (WH) therapeutic area and set strategy for both internal company programs and external facing interactions.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Develops and aligns Medical Affairs strategic plans with brand strategic imperatives that support impactful insights, data generation, and data communication plans.
- Serve as a Medical Strategy lead for the Pfizer alliance for Women’s Health.
- Oversee the strategy and development of Medical Affairs plans and scientific platforms for relugolix combination therapy.
- Develop the Medical Strategy Team within the US.
- Ensure cross-functional medical alignment with the US Field Medical team and other departments.
- Direct the implementation of multi-modal medical education channels.
- Oversee the development and implementation of detailed scientific Publication Plans & Medical Advisory Board Plan.
- Play a visible role in developing relationships with key opinion leaders.
- Work closely with the commercial organization to align medical perspectives with commercial strategies.
- Partner with Research & Development for ongoing and post-marketing activities.
- Define and attend relevant medical and scientific conferences.
- Provide strategy and oversight for the development of a supportive US Investigator Initiated Study program.
- Provide medical review and approval of external resources, communications, and publications.
- Develop and oversee Medical Affairs annual operating budget.
- Ensure compliance with corporate and healthcare guidelines.
- Ability to travel (up to 25%) for scientific congresses and meetings.
Key Core Competencies
Education and Experience
Advanced degree in medical science (MD, PharmD, PhD); MD preferred. 8 years of relevant Medical Affairs work experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
The base salary range for this role is $225,200 to $281,500, with additional benefits including unlimited paid time off and comprehensive health insurance.
Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer.
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