Associate Director, External Scientific Partnerships - US Medical Affairs

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Boston, MA

31d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you ready to make a difference in the world of rare diseases? As the Associate Director, External Scientific Partnerships, US Medical Affairs, you will be at the forefront of strategic initiatives with US-based health professional societies and associations. Collaborating with Director, ESP and TA Leadership teams, you will drive and deliver a comprehensive strategic engagement plan for our rare disease portfolio. Your role will involve professional society collaborations, HCP education, and engagement with Key Opinion Leaders, all aligned with US Medical Affairs' strategic goals. You will analyze and communicate key strategic external landscapes, enabling informed decisions that contribute to Alexion's success.

Requirements

• PhD, PharmD or equivalent experience in a scientific field preferred (BS, MS, MD, PhD, PharmD)
• 3-5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical field or alliance/partnership experience with large ESPOs and External Experts
• Knowledge in rare disease and enterprise thinking; ability to tap into connections across products
• Proven leadership and collaboration skills; shown capability in building relationships with diverse groups
• Ability to foster strong, compliant, productive alliances
• Proven ability to establish relationships with scientific associations and external experts
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed environment; lead multiple projects and collaborate cross-functionally
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
• Knowledge of drug development process and commercialization
• Strong project management skills; track record in working effectively with cross-functional teams
• Experience working in medical affairs
• Fluent in English
• Detailed knowledge of social media space, business channels, and advancing digital health
• Solid understanding of regulatory environment and industry standards
• Proven technical, organizational, project management, negotiation, and budgeting capabilities; self-starter
• 25% Travel anticipated

Responsibilities

• Maintain strategic relationships with US-based scientific societies and be responsible for execution of plans.
• Align partnership initiatives with TA strategies and Leadership Teams to ensure evidence-based care and build the HCP talent pipeline.
• Engage cross-functionally with Alexion leaders to optimize interactions related to scientific associations and identify collaboration opportunities.
• Contribute to project objectives in line with medical strategy, incorporating new clinical evidence and guidelines.
• Represent Alexion at key professional organization meetings and events, collaborating with internal collaborators.
• Strategically fund programs through sponsorships, ensuring effective budget management.
• Develop communications to ensure visibility of Alexion Professional Society partnerships.
• Track and evaluate performance metrics to inform future strategy.
• Undertake other strategic projects as assigned.

Benefits

• qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]
• paid vacation and holidays
• paid leaves
• health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees