Medical Affairs Director, Strategy USA Nemolizumab

Company: Galderma S.A.
Location: Boston
Posted on: September 20, 2023

Job Description:

With a unique legacy in dermatology as well as decades of cutting-edge innovation, Galderma is the pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that spans the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermo-cosmetics, and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin we're in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.

We look for people who focus on getting results, embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers, patients, and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Across our company, we embrace diversity and respect the dignity, privacy, and personal rights of every employee.

At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our bold ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.

Position Summary

The USA Medical Director Strategy Nemolizumab serves as an internal scientific expert to support the business unit as representative for a specific Therapeutic area or product. This role acts as a medical affairs interface for the dedicated teams (i.e., sales, marketing, and commercial) supporting, coordinating, and implementing projects according to the business unit's needs and specifications. This position also provides clear and consistent medical and scientific input throughout the late stage development and commercialization phases for all related products/services in the area of expertise.

Essential Functions

• Collaborates with key internal U.S. and Global stake holders in the business unit (e.g., Medical Affairs, Development, Regulatory, and Commercial colleagues) to generate and provide scientific insights and recommendations in the execution of strategy and tactics, as appropriate
• Produces, coordinates, manages, and presents medical and scientific content for given medical area (e.g., abstracts, posters, publications, medical decks, speaker programs, advisory boards, product-related education materials, study guides, internal-presentations) including Medical and strategic review of all deliverables produced by vendor agencies
• Directs the development of the strategic publication/communication plan and remains current on new data and developments in a given medical area
• Produce, coordinate, and manage medical and scientific content of educational materials in collaboration with medical education agencies and medical communication colleagues as needed
• Provide scientific information and literature review in support of Medical Information and MSL colleagues
• Identifies, develops, and maintains relationships with scientific influencers (MDs, PAs); collaborates with scientific influencers and advocacy partners (professional and patient organizations) to learn of customer needs, scientific gaps, trends, opportunities for clinical trials, business development, etc.
• Trains external scientific influencers/speakers on content for medical and promotional events; participates in speaker training programs as medical/scientific expert
• Develops educational materials in collaboration with Marketing and Commercial Excellence to assist in field sales training as needed
• Ensures the integrity of the scientific data used in all promotional claims and materials for internal and external use
• Other duties as assigned
  
  Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field is required;
  • Advanced degree is (PhD, PharmD or MD) required
  • MD preferred, with a focus in dermatology and/or immunology and biologics
  • Seven or more years of related medical affairs experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices and/or CRO (contract research organization) industry
  • Ability to interface effectively with a variety of technical platforms for the collection, review, and dissemination of medical information
  • Solid understanding of FDA, OIG, HIPAA, and other regulatory guidelines relevant to the pharmaceutical industry; related experience within the United States (i.e. understanding of US regulatory environment)
  • Experience within a corporate setting and an understanding of the relationship between marketing/brand teams and medical/regulatory affairs teams is preferred
  • Ability to think strategically to guide publication-related activities in accordance with industry standards and good publication practices
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
  • Proficient with MS Office
  • Meeting planning and facilitation skills required
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills required
    
    What We Offer in Return
    
    You will be working for an organization that embraces diversity & inclusion and believe we will deliver better outcomes by reflecting the perspectives of our diverse customer base.
    
    Next Steps
    
    
    • If your profile is a match, we will invite you for a first virtual conversation with the recruiter.
    • The next step is a virtual conversation with the hiring manager
    • The final step is a panel conversation with the extended team
      
      Our people make a difference
      
      At Galderma, you'll work with people who are like you. And people that are different. We value what every member of our team brings. Professionalism, collaboration, and a friendly, supportive ethos is the perfect environment for people to thrive and excel in what they do.
      
      Employer's Rights:
      
      This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not an employment contract, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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