Country Medical Director

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals

About The Position

Leading all medical affairs functions of the country, including medical support of licensed products, Phase IV clinical development, new product approvals and support in the evaluation of product complaints that have clinical significance. Is member on country strategic teams including the country management team and various interaction on Regional (CEMEA – Canada/Europe/Middle East/Africa) and Global level. Is the medical counterpart of the Country Manager/GM, located in the Greater Toronto Area. Shares medical/clinical expertise and strategically supports his/her counterparts in other functional areas such as Commercial, Market Access, Patient advocacy, Clinical Development, Finance, Compliance and Legal. The Country Medical Director reports to the Sr Medical Director, Mid size Markets and is a member of the Midsize Markets Medical Leadership team.

Requirements

M.D. (Medical Doctor) and/or PhD and/or equally qualified academic healthcare professional with proven leadership experience in Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industry. Degree in medical/natural science (M.D., PhD) is preferred.
Minimum of 15 years industry working experience after completion of academic education which includes leadership roles with proven people management experience. Experience in rare / orphan disease preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, as evidenced by a record of publications and/or public speaking. Bilingual (French) an asset
This position requires a mature personality with excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to interact with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external, on a variety of levels and issues and build relationships of credibility and trust.
Broad understanding of the regulatory (Health Canada/PAAB/GCP/ASC/IMC) environment in Canada
Extensive cross-functional project leadership experience married to an ability to operate effectively in a complex matrix organization.
Track record in the effective management of third-party suppliers and external consultants.
Strategic thinker with excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
Commercial acumen, demonstrating a desire and drive to work in a commercially driven business environment.
Resilient self-starter, who can act independently and learn quickly.
Team builder, capable of interacting effectively with external contacts and at every level within the company.
Perceptive, creative person with the ability to contribute new ideas and to build consensus.
Outstanding leadership skills, effective in marshaling support across an organization.
Passion and enthusiasm for clinical development, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining standards at the highest possible level.
Able to represent Alnylam to key external stakeholders and potential future partners.
Able to manage complex decisions with excellent prioritization skills.
Empathetic style with the ability to enthuse and motivate others to action.

Nice To Haves

Experience in rare / orphan disease preferred.
Bilingual (French) an asset

Responsibilities

Contributes to the review and implementation of the long and short-term business strategies to optimize markets for future and current products and development of rational strategic and operational plans. This includes the management of country medical budgets.
Provides input into clinical research strategy and enables Phase IV clinical research like registries for launch and licensed products and gives input on new product development for a successful launch into the marketplace.
Gives leadership to the Country medical team about liaison with medical organizations and opinion leaders; e.g. clinical investigators or scientific consultants.
Ensures the presence of appropriate scientific team members at national and international meetings and other academic activities.
Gives guidance on timelines for studies in accordance with overall Program priorities, strategic goals and ensures adherence.
Provides direction, management and coaching of local medical team members and ensures appropriate development activities are planned and implemented.
Contributes to the training, leadership and continuing education for commercial and medical affairs departmental staff.
Ensures values and strategic imperatives of the company and of Medical Affairs are well understood and applied through the Medical community.
Be member of the country management team and actively interact with other departments to ensure a good understanding of Medical Affairs roles and an excellent collaboration among teams with a common work team spirit.
Be a member of the Midsize Markets Medical Leadership team.