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Sumitomo Pharma

Executive Director Head of Medical Strategy

Sumitomo Pharma, Annapolis, Maryland, United States, 21403


Sumitomo Pharma Executive Director Head of Medical Strategy Annapolis, Maryland 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

Executive Director Head of Medical Strategy

will be a key member of the Medical Affairs Leadership team reporting to the Vice President, Medical Affairs.

This job is responsible for managing the team of Strategy Heads for each therapeutic area and plays a critical role in developing the strategy with each Therapeutic Area Strategy Head and key role with internal company cross-functional alignment and external facing interactions.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Support one team, patient first, high energy, positive dynamic culture.

Align with CMO and VP of MA to drive medical affairs strategy for Sumitomo Pharma America Inc.

Provide input to Global/Sumitomo Pharma America Inc. R&D Strategy and other corporate functions.

Provide input to VP Medical Affairs to support budget creation and manage costs to keep within budget of Medical Affairs.

Lead, develop and mentor team members.

Specify, develop and sustain optimal internal processes, capacities and capabilities.

Develop and align Medical Affairs strategic plans with brand strategic imperatives based on external engagement, MSL/cross-functional input and impactful insights, supporting data generation, and data communication, education and awareness stakeholders.

Support alliances, ensuring coordination and alignment of all Medical Affairs activities and budget within SMPA and with alliance partners.

Oversee the strategy and development of Medical Affairs plans and scientific platforms.

Ensure cross-functional medical alignment with the US Field Medical team, Medical Communications & Operations, RWE & HEOR and ex-US colleagues.

Direct the implementation of plans that will be executed through multi-modal medical education channels, including publications, presentations, congresses, advisory boards, CME, medical symposia and other channels.

Oversee the development and implementation of detailed scientific Publication Plans.

Work with cross-functional team to develop and execute Advisory Board.

External engagement and maintain a highly visible role during exchanges within the medical/scientific community to develop close relationships with a group of scientific key opinion leaders.

Work closely with the commercial organization to bring the medical perspective to commercial strategies and tactics, aligning with Marketing & Market Access to collaborate on the most efficient and effective ways to work together.

Define and attend relevant medical and scientific conferences.

Support strategy and oversight for the development of a supportive US Investigator Initiated Study and Collaborative Research program.

Ensure all interactions and activities in the US adhere to corporate and healthcare compliance guidance in all activities, including those related to clinical trials, scientific interactions with internal and external groups, and responses to unsolicited requests for medical/scientific information.

Ability to travel (domestic and some international) to attend scientific congresses, participate in internal meetings, and meet key stakeholders in the development of Medical Affairs activities - up to 30% travel.

Key Core Competencies

Dynamic leadership skills.

Strategic thinking, critical analysis and reviewing primary data to develop insights.

Ability to independently engage external stakeholders.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as the position will interface with key opinion leaders and a wide range of internal employees.

Ability to effectively communicate, collaborate and deliver excellent work in a fast-paced, and rapidly changing dynamic company.

Must have excellent interpersonal skills, with experience in conflict management and relationship building.

Ability to analyze complex issues critically and develop realistic and accomplishable plans and solutions.

One-Team attitude with the capability to work cross-functionally with peers and other colleagues, as appropriate.

Capable of translating brand goals and objectives into actionable medical and scientific strategies.

Proven track record of detailed, medically accurate, and scientifically relevant writing and review skills in line with compliance requirements.

Experience representing a broad range of stakeholders in the development and communication of medical activities and plans.

Education and Experience

Advanced degree in medical science (MD, or PhD); MD with relevant specialization preferred.

8+ years of relevant Medical Affairs work experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry, or equivalent professional clinical experience.

Experience leading in a matrix team environment is considered a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range for this role is $274,800 to $343,500, which is part of our total rewards package including merit-based salary increases, short incentive plan participation, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, and generous time-off policy.

Compliance : Achieve and maintain compliance with all applicable regulatory, legal and operational rules and procedures.

Confidential Data : All information (written, verbal, electronic, etc.) that an employee encounters is considered confidential.

Mental/Physical Requirements : Fast-paced environment handling multiple demands. Must be able to exercise appropriate judgment as necessary. Requires a high level of initiative and independence.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

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