Associate Director/Director Medical Affairs Oncology
Basking Ridge, NJ (HQ)
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Job Description
Job Summary:
The Associate Director/Director, Medical Affairs, Oncology will oversee some of the medical affairs activities of the Oncology therapeutic area, along with the Senior Director, Medical Affairs, Oncology. The Associate Director/Director is responsible for contributing to the medical strategies and overall US medical affairs plan for oncology, including, medical information responses, the scientific communications including poster presentations and publications (in conjunction with the Publication team), the design and medical monitoring of US-based clinical studies, and the approval of educational grants. The Associate Director/Director works with the MSL team in developing and managing regional relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), working with KOLs on externally-sponsored study requests, providing internal (& relevant external) training, and preparing/supervising responses to Medical Information requests so that customers will be informed about the Oncology products and therapeutic areas in which Ipsen markets. Key internal partners include the Medical Affairs and clinical operations group running the Oncology studies, the Oncology commercial team, and global Oncology franchise medical personnel.
Essential Functions
Responsibilities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams within Ipsen to provide medical/scientific expertise and marketplace feedback
• Contribute to the scientific publication plan in US and design and run clinical studies in conjunction with Medical Affairs Operations group
• Ensure appropriate scientific, disease and Ipsen product training for the MSL team and other internal partners
• Develop and supervise the execution of the Oncology KOL identification process
• Through the Medical Affairs Information Dept and MSL team, create & disseminate medically sound information to support the safe & effective use of Ipsen Oncology products (adhering to Regulatory and Ipsen guidelines)
• Offer medical input and manage budgets for clinical grants and medical education support activities (through Grants manager)
Skills/Requirements
Experience and Education (minimums)
• MD with experience in Oncology preferred, PhD with Oncology experience
• Board eligible or certified Oncologist preferred
• Minimum 2-3 years in pharmaceutical industry for the Associate Director level, minimum of 3-6 years of experience for the Director level, with most in Medical Affairs, but some clinical trials/research experience a plus.
• Experience in presenting and publishing scientific information a plus
• Knowledge of clinical trial design, biostatistics
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to make sound judgments
• Must be a strategic thinker who can look ahead and clearly anticipate future needs, consequences, and trends
Written:
• Experience in preparation of materials for use by Medical Affairs and experience in review/editing promotional materials
• Skill level with relevant PC and software programs including Microsoft Word and Power Point
• Ability to communicate scientific and clinical information clearly and credibly
Verbal:
• Poised, knowledgeable verbal scientific presenter with experience in presentations within the pharmaceutical industry and in external venues such as medical congresses
• Ability to communicate clearly and crisply in scientific and clinical venues
• Ability to communicate effectively with scientific professionals in a way that commands respect
Interpersonal
• Ability to interact easily with all levels within the organization; tactful; mature; flexible; must have ethics and integrity
• High level of collaboration and influencing skills
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams
• Excellent people leadership and organizational skills
Essential Functions – Physical Position Requirements: Machines and/or Equipment Used
• PC literacy required; MSOffice skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Regularly required to operate standard office equipment (personal computer, photocopy machine, fax machine, etc.)
• Ability to work on a computer up to 7 hours a day
• Regularly required to sit for long periods of time, and occasionally stand and walk
• Regularly required to use hands to operate computer and other office equipment
• Close vision required for computer usage
Working Conditions
Standard office environment without unpleasant or hazardous conditions. Work entails typical physical demands involved in office work.
Ability to travel up to 25%
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principles functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance workload.
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, marital status, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. conducts background screening, reference checks, and drug testing as part of its pre-employment screening process. This description is not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements for the position. This position may change or assume additional duties at any time. The employee may be requested to perform different or additional duties as assigned.
