Associate Medical Director

Eisai US

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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 assists in the development of medical affairs strategy, planning and supportive tactics for assigned therapeutic area. The Associate Medical Director is responsible for working with key stakeholders to execute the medical affairs plan, including operationalizing post-marketing medical affairs studies and developing corresponding scientific communication and publication plans, congress management, medical education, review of proposals for research grants and CME, organizing and hosting medical advisory boards, and supporting internal training as needed. The Associate Medical Director utilizes expert medical, clinical and scientific knowledge in assigned Neuroscience to provide tactical input for the development of product strategies. Maintain relationships with external stakeholders to solicit feedback and strengthen Eisai’s medical reputation in the disease state community. The Associate Medical Director is responsible for review and approval of medical and scientific content for 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 therapeutic area is preferred.
• Proven performance in earlier role.
• 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 to the development of medical strategy
• 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 medical affairs studies for assigned product(s).
• Contribute to the development of 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
• Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. For additional information on Company employee benefits programs, visit https://careers.eisai.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees