Director of Medical Affairs, Oncology
Posted 1 hour 51 minutes ago by MSD Malaysia
Lead a best in class oncology medical affairs team and work in collaboration with cross functional counterparts to provide expert strategic input, leading on Value and Implementation and Medical Affairs objectives in the oncology therapeutic area. Hold overall responsibility for the development and delivery of UK Oncology Medical Affairs Plans in close alignment with Ireland, aligned with the strategic objectives for the UK and in partnership with the UK Medical Leadership Team.
Work within a UK framework in collaboration with our Regional Medical Affairs EMEAC and the Global Oncology Team, identifying areas of strategic interest within the UK scope and addressing those with a tactically focused Medical Affairs Plan. Approach the role with a healthcare professional focused perspective, developing professional relationships with scientific and clinical leaders in oncology and supporting efforts in key strategic areas. Extend interactions to regulatory bodies, payer groups and key advocacy groups. Lead the collaborative relationships with our oncology partners for the UK company. Partner with the EMEAC oncology lead, Regional Value and Implementation Teams and Oncology Global Medical Affairs to share medical/scientific expertise and collaborate with Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Legal and Marketing in the UK. Maintain responsibility for strategic collaboration towards new approvals and regulatory reporting as required. Ensure operational and fiscal excellence in the oncology medical affairs directorate, in close alignment with the UK Medical Leadership Team. Function in a non promotional capacity for 100% of the time spent in the role.
Key Responsibilities- Collaborate with the Medical Affairs United Kingdom and Ireland Leadership team (UKILT), the UK Oncology Cross functional Leadership team and lead the Oncology Medical Affairs Directorate.
- Strategically plan for the implementation of oncology medicines and utilise the team and cross functional partnerships to create strong strategic Medical Action Plans (MAPs) for each key area or asset.
- Deliver, through leadership of the team, tactics in the MAPs to a high standard of medical affairs excellence, administering new capabilities and innovation as needed.
- Represent the company medical function as the senior leader for the oncology portfolio at clinical or scientific meetings or by direct 1:1 interactions, building relationships with top tier stakeholders in healthcare provision, academic research, commissioning and NHS England.
- Lead the UK, working closely with External Affairs and Scientific Policy, to ensure detailed mapping of emerging and evolving UK life sciences capabilities and opportunities to connect these with MAPs and global strategies.
- Develop and maintain a detailed knowledge of the company early and late pipeline with strategic collaboration and alignment with discovery, development, value, access and regulatory teams to provide strategic directives and foresee organisational setup.
- Undertake advice seeking activities for pipeline medicines and define the potential impact on patients early in the development cycle.
- In close collaboration with the Head of Health Technology Assessment and Outcomes Research, maintain oversight of the UK medical affairs Phase3b and Phase4 (RWD) projects, with matrix leadership of study operations and budget, delivering an inclusive integrated evidence plan (IEP) with robust and timely data generation and publication.
- In partnership with market access and commercial colleagues, deliver effective horizon scanning activities and HTA submissions, and create access programmes where appropriate to deliver medicines earlier to patients.
- Assess the directorate team's capabilities and operational status to ensure the team excels in meeting UK regulatory and governance frameworks.
- Ensure directorate members are audit ready for MHRA audits and lead the team during audits.
- Support the implementation of the UK and Ireland medical affairs training programme and contribute to its development.
- Champion cross functional partnership and dismantle silo working when delivering team objectives.
- Develop and mentor talent to fulfil their potential, attract new talent to the organisation and address under performance effectively.
- Deputise for other UKILT medical members when appropriate.
- Medical or pharmacy degree, or higher science degree with industry experience and a clear demonstration of achievements.
- Significant medical affairs experience is essential; clinical development experience is a bonus.
- Oncology experience is essential.
- High level of knowledge of the ABPI Code of Practice, preferably a final signatory status.
- Demonstrated understanding of the identification, application and adoption of innovative technologies and processes in the pharmaceutical and/or healthcare delivery environments.
- Proven leadership with a focus on talent development skills and a history of managing teams.
- Proven relationship building skills with scientific leaders (either in the pharmaceutical industry or in a healthcare/academic setting).
- Understanding of the wider NHS environment and key opportunities for pharma and the NHS to partner effectively within the scope of the ABPI Code of Practice.
- ABPI Code of Practice
- Change Agility
- Healthcare Education
- Healthcare Management
- Management Process
- Medical Affairs
- Medical Review
- Oncology
- People Leadership
- Professional Networking
- Results Oriented
- Scientific Communications
- Stakeholder Engagement
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