Associate Medical Director, US Oncology Medical Affairs - Women's Cancer

Eisai US • Nutley, NJ

126d • $177,200 - $232,600

About The Position

At Eisai, satisfying unmet medical needs and increasing the benefits healthcare provides to patients, their families, and caregivers is Eisai’s human health care (hhc) mission. We’re a growing pharmaceutical company that is breaking through in neurology and oncology, with a strong emphasis on research and development. Our history includes the development of many innovative medicines, notably the discovery of the world's most widely-used treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. As we continue to expand, we are seeking highly-motivated individuals who want to work in a fast-paced environment and make a difference. If this is your profile, we want to hear from you. The Associate Medical Director, US Oncology Medical Affairs - Women's Cancer assists in the development of medical affairs strategy, planning and supportive tactics an assigned Oncology therapeutic area within Women's Cancer. This role is responsible for working with key stakeholders to execute the medical affairs plan, including post-marketing research, congress management, medical education, research grants, medical advisory boards, and scientific communication/publication components of overall medical operating plan and leads the country strategic development, planning, implementation, and oversight of Phase I through IV clinical trial programs and early new product development within the Medical Affairs department for assigned product(s). The Associate Medical Director utilizes expert medical, clinical and scientific knowledge in assigned therapeutic area to provide tactical input for the development of product strategies and maintains relationships with external stakeholders to solicit feedback and strengthen Eisai’s medical reputation in the disease state community. Additionally, the Associate Medical Director is responsible for review and approval of medical and scientific content of all relevant materials/communications.

Requirements

• Advanced scientific degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) with 4+ years of experience in the pharma/biotech industry or in academia.
• Practical knowledge of FDA regulations/ICH guidelines regarding conduct of clinical studies in relevant therapeutic area.
• Experience across areas of Medical Affairs' functions or phase II/III/IV clinical trials and diseases in the Oncology therapeutic area.
• Proven performance in earlier role.

Nice To Haves

• Communication & Cross-functional Influence
• Critical Thinking & Business Agility
• Healthcare Environment Dynamics
• MA Strategic Thinking
• Mentoring/ People Development
• Resource Planning & Management
• Technical Breadth (Medical Affairs)

Responsibilities

• Provide inputs and may oversee development of medical strategy for smaller brands.
• Ensure tactical alignment with Medical Affairs Plans for assigned product(s) and prepare progress updates as needed.
• Participate in the design strategies, planning and implementation of Phase IV clinical development programs for assigned product(s).
• Create IIS strategies and review proposals in conjunction with company policies.
• Participate in review of CME grants.
• Serve as a medical resource providing direction for assigned products on key internal business processes including active participation in relevant medical review committees.
• Support timely and relevant communications with external customers, thought leaders, strategic alliances, key organizations, and institutions.
• Provide inputs to overall development of budget and resources including talent pool and address deviations.
• May provide mentoring, guidance and training to new hires/less experienced colleagues.

Benefits

• Eisai Inc. Annual Incentive Plan
• Eisai Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan
• Company employee benefit programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree