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Sumitomo Pharma

Senior Director, Medical Affairs Strategy

Sumitomo Pharma, Hartford, Connecticut, us, 06112


Sumitomo Pharma Senior Director, Medical Affairs Strategy Hartford, Connecticut

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan 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.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.Critically evaluates information gained from published studies and HCP interactions.Develops and sustains relationships with key HCPs.Represents the Medical Affairs department on the RETHYMIC lifecycle team.Assesses and approves long-term Medical Education programming.Provides input into the development of Areas of Interest supporting research.Leads internal and external training on congenital athymia disease state.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 adhere to corporate and healthcare compliance guidance.Ability to travel (domestic and some international) to attend scientific congresses.Key Core CompetenciesExcellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate.Must have excellent interpersonal skills.Ability to analyze complex issues critically.One-Team attitude with the capability to work cross-functionally.Capable of translating brand goals into actionable strategies.Proven track record of detailed, medically accurate writing.Experience representing a broad range of stakeholders.Education and ExperienceAdvanced degree in medical science (MD, PharmD, PhD); MD preferred.Biotech or pharmaceutical industry clinical research experience.8+ years of relevant Medical Affairs work experience.Experience leading in a matrix team environment is a plus.Strong computer skills and knowledge of database management.The base salary range for this role is $274,800 to $343,500. Our total rewards package includes merit-based salary increases, short incentive plan participation, and comprehensive benefits.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) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer.For more information about EEO and the Law, please visit the following pages:Equal Employment Opportunity is THE LAW.

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