Medical Director - Biotech
Job description
On behalf of an innovative biotech, we are looking for a Medical Director, reporting directly to the VP Medical Affairs Europe.
Mission
The Medical Director will provide medical leadership in the Italian country as local subject-matter expert in assigned therapeutic area, and he/she will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of the medical strategy and tactics.
Key responsibilities:
- Develop the country medical operational plan and ensure execution
- Support development of Study Protocols, Life Cycle Management Plans and other key study documents in conjunction with other line functions and with limited guidance
- Responsible for medical interpretation of data (clinical trials, registries, published literature, etc.) for in-development and/or marketed compounds
- Provide scientific and clinical input to study-related documents and analysis plans
- Work with the Global Communications team to develop and execute aligned strategies/tactics for maximizing our scientific communication efforts
- Align Global Medical Affairs objectives with those of Clinical Development and Commercial operations to ensure programs meet the needs of all stakeholders
- Lead and participate in Regional Medical and Scientific forums (i.e. advisory boards and educational) that involve scientific leaders
Ideal candidate profile:
- Matrix team experience with opportunity to develop and demonstrate leadership skills
- Exposure to regional medical and commercial management
- Involvement in region-wide trials and product or TA-related project
- Good understanding of the pharmaceutical business
- Skilled in working in cross-functional teams
- Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with external experts within TA
- Familiarity with clinical trial processes across different phases of development and resolving clinical trial-related issues
- Clinical research experience in an academic or industrial setting, with experience in analysis of research data and publications; working knowledge of biostatistics; working knowledge of GCP, scientific and clinical research methods and clinical study design, regulatory requirements for clinical studies
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; high-level negotiation skills
- Ability to work and adapt in a fast-pace and evolving environment
Education and Experience:
- Medical doctor (physician) with experience in specific Therapeutic Area or with a broad medical background developmental value
- Relevant pharmaceutical or related industry experience (5+ years)
- Experience in Medical Affairs within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
- Good understanding of global Medical, Regulatory and Commercial environments
- Possess understanding of government and industry guidelines, regulations, laws, etc., for appropriate scientific/medical exchange and communication with customers
Working Conditions:
- Location: Lombardy, (Office/Field) based position
- Travel: Up to approximately 30% travel required
Luogo
North Italy
Settore
Biotech
Tipo di impiego
Permanent
Esperienza
Executive
Funzione Lavorativa
Medical