Senior Director, Medical Affairs Strategy

Sumitomo Pharma Senior Director, Medical Affairs Strategy Providence , Rhode Island Apply Now

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with key operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), Canada (Sumitomo Pharma Canada, Inc.) and Europe (Sumitomo Pharma Switzerland GmbH) focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, psychiatry & neurology, and cell & gene therapies.Job OverviewThe Sr. Director, Medical Strategy (Rare Disease) 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 management for RETHYMIC (allogeneic processed thymus tissue–agdc), indicated for immune reconstitution in pediatric patients with congenital athymia.The role will provide set Medical Strategy for both internal company programs and external facing HCP and Payer interactions. The Sr. Director of Medical Affairs develops and maintains professional relationships with key physicians and other health care providers to conduct external scientific information exchange, gain clinical and scientific insights, and help identify unmet medical needs.Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesDevelops and aligns medical affairs strategic plans with brand strategic imperatives that support impactful insights, data generation, and data communication plans to support education and awareness to HCP stakeholders and healthcare payers.Leads the creation and execution of evidence generation plans to enhance the value of RETHYMIC in a real-world setting.Collaborates with Scientific Communication in the development and implementation of detailed scientific Publication Plans, Medical Advisory Boards, and Patient Advisory Boards.Critically evaluates information gained from published studies, and HCP interactions to develop key insights.Develops and sustains relationships with key HCPs to support compliant exchange of scientific and medical information.Represents the Medical Affairs department on the RETHYMIC lifecycle team.Assesses and approves long-term Medical Education programming or Medical Affairs Sponsorships.Provides input into the development of Areas of Interest supporting research.Leads internal and external training on congenital athymia disease state and label education.Engages with appropriate Market Access stakeholders.Presents data on RETHYMIC to scientific experts.Provides detailed and compliant medical review and approval of external resources.Reviews and approves custom responses to unsolicited requests for medical information.Serves as a subject matter expert in immunology.Attends relevant Immunology medical and scientific conferences.Develops and oversees Medical Affairs annual operating budget.Ensures that all interactions and activities in the US adhere to corporate and healthcare compliance guidance.Ability to travel (domestic and some international) to attend scientific congresses, participate in internal meetings, and meet key stakeholders.Key Core CompetenciesExcellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to effectively communicate, collaborate and deliver excellent work in a fast-paced environment.Must have excellent interpersonal skills, with experience in conflict management and relationship building.Ability to analyze complex issues critically and develop realistic plans and solutions.One-Team attitude with the capability to work cross-functionally.Capable of translating brand goals into actionable medical and scientific strategies.Proven track record of detailed, medically accurate, and scientifically relevant writing skills.Experience representing a broad range of stakeholders.Education and ExperienceAdvanced degree in medical science (MD, PharmD, PhD); MD with relevant specialization preferred.Biotech or pharmaceutical industry clinical research experience.8+ years of relevant Medical Affairs work experience.Experience leading in a matrix team environment is considered a plus.Strong computer skills and knowledge of database management required.The base salary range for this role is $274,800 to $343,500. Total compensation will depend on elements unique to each candidate.Confidential Data : All information encountered is considered confidential.Compliance : Achieve and maintain Compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal and operational rules.Mental/Physical Requirements : Fast-paced environment handling multiple demands.Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA)

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