Director, Medical Affairs Strategy (Women's Health)

Sumitomo Pharma Director, Medical Affairs Strategy (Women's Health) 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 Overview

The Director, Medical Strategy (Women’s Health) will be a key member of the Medical Affairs team reporting to the Executive Director, Medical Affairs Strategy.

This job is responsible for strategic direction and alliance management for the Women’s Health (WH) therapeutic area and set strategy for both internal company programs and external facing interactions. This role will effectively lead and communicate with cross-functional team members to share and gain insights that help SMPA meet the unmet medical needs in Women’s Health – Endometriosis and Uterine Fibroids.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develops and aligns Medical Affairs strategic plans with brand strategic imperatives that support impactful insights, data generation, and data communication plans.
2. Serve as a Medical Strategy lead for the Pfizer alliance for Women’s Health.
3. Oversee the strategy and development of Medical Affairs plans and scientific platforms for relugolix combination therapy.
4. Develop the Medical Strategy Team within the US.
5. Ensure cross-functional medical alignment with the US Field Medical team and other departments.
6. Direct the implementation of plans through multi-modal medical education channels.
7. Oversee the development and implementation of detailed scientific Publication Plans & Medical Advisory Board Plan.
8. Play a highly visible role during exchanges within the medical/scientific community.
9. Work closely with the commercial organization to align medical and commercial strategies.
10. Partner with the Research & Development organization.
11. Define and attend relevant medical and scientific conferences.
12. Provide strategy and oversight for the development of a supportive US Investigator Initiated Study program.
13. Provide detailed and compliant medical review and approval of external resources.
14. Develops and oversees Medical Affairs annual operating budget.
15. Ensures compliance with corporate and healthcare guidelines.
16. Ability to travel (domestic and some international) up to 25%.

Key Core Competencies

1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
2. Ability to effectively collaborate and deliver excellent work in a fast-paced environment.
3. Must have excellent interpersonal skills.
4. Ability to analyze complex issues critically.
5. One-Team attitude with cross-functional collaboration.
6. Capable of translating brand goals into actionable strategies.
7. Proven track record of detailed, medically accurate writing.
8. Experience representing stakeholders in medical activities.

Education and Experience

1. Advanced degree in medical science (MD, PharmD, PhD); MD preferred.
2. 8+ years of relevant Medical Affairs work experience.
3. Experience leading in a matrix team environment is a plus.
4. Strong computer skills and knowledge of database management.

The base salary range for this role is $225,200 to $281,500. Our total rewards package includes merit-based salary increases, short incentive plan participation, and eligibility for our 401(k) plan and various insurances.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.

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) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer.

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