Head of Medical Affairs Cell Therapy ACE, Executive Director

Arbeitsbeschreibung

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Job Description

Reporting to VP, Global Medical Affairs Cell Therapy, this role will be accountable for leading the Cell Therapy team in the ACE region. The role is based in Stockley Park/ UK. Applicants from other locations will be considered.

RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):

• Develops, represents and leads the execution of Cell Therapy Medical Affairs Strategy across the ACE Region
• Collaborates with the cross-functional ACE Cell Therapy Teams and be a member of the ACE KLT
• Contribute to the global strategy, representing the ACE region , and be a member of the MALT
• Is responsible for the execution of the Plan of Action (POA) for all products in all countries in the region and for tracking the execution of each tactic.
• Is responsible for the budget management and spending with accuracy (95% )
• Co-Chairs the RMM Implementation team and the Material Review Board committee for ACE products
• Ensuring the successful dissemination of innovative clinical information to HCPs and fostering medical and scientific information exchange from and throughout the specific disease communities- including international conferences
• Developing and maintaining positive professional relationships with HCPs and scientific cooperative groups based on mutual respect and reciprocal scientific information exchange related to medical therapies. This includes obtaining feedback from the independent community of relevant healthcare professionals with regard to disease areas of focus and relevant studies
• Leads programs that ensure the delivery of timely, accurate and succinct communication of fair-balanced clinical and scientific presentations to healthcare professionals, both proactively and in response to requests for information, consistent with promotional compliance and regulatory requirements
• Provides timely coaching and constructive feedback within this matrix organization, for Medical Affairs and to other key functional stakeholders.
• Responsible for evaluating research and trials proposals , including: Investigator sponsored research [ISRs]; Observational research; and Real World Data through registries
• Acts as a patient advocate to ensure the successful delivery of therapy; will respond to call centers to triage issues as required
• Supports robust scientific internal and external training activities and medical communication skills

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Extensive Medical Affairs experience with one or more of the following advanced degrees in life sciences: MD, or PharmD,
• Strong clinical experience in hematology oncology therapeutic areas is preferred
• Strategic thinking skills with demonstrated ability to successfully lead the ideation, development of a plan and move to action;
• Demonstrated success managing teams (directly or indirectly) across global matrix organizations
• A willingness and ability to work hands-on and with a sense of urgency, in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Existing global contacts with hematology institutions and/or hospitals strongly preferred
• Solid working knowledge of regulatory and compliance environment
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively present to and engage with a wide range of audiences
• Computer proficiency in all common IT work tools
• Ability to travel frequently (+/- 50%)

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