Disease Area Partner / Medical Strategy Lead (Oncology/Gynecology)

Roche • Zionsville, IN

86d • $131,100 - $243,500 • Remote

About The Position

The Disease Area Partner is a key strategic role within the Medical & Scientific Affairs (MSA) organization, responsible for the development and execution of the clinically-focused Medical Affairs strategy for an assigned portfolio. This individual will be instrumental in defining the comprehensive clinical strategy, working in close collaboration with other key scientific leads. They will be responsible for driving activities across three core pillars: Education, Evidence Generation, and External Engagement. The role requires extensive collaboration with a wide array of internal stakeholders across various departments, including Medical & Scientific Affairs, Marketing, Sales, Training & Development, Market Access, and Communications. Furthermore, the role necessitates strong partnerships with critical external stakeholders, including national clinical experts, oncologists, and relevant professional and patient associations, all with the aim of advancing biomarker testing.

Requirements

• Doctorate Level Degree + 3 years of relevant work experience OR Masters Level Degree in Science + 5 years previously relevant related experience OR Bachelors Level Degree in Science + 7 years relevant work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare professional designation preferred.
• Previous Pharmaceutical Industry experience of 2 years strongly preferred.
• Previous industry experience or clinical practice in Oncology (and/or gynecology) of at least 2 years is strongly preferred.
• Previous Medical Affairs Strategy experience of at least 2 years an asset.
• Previous other Medical Affairs experience (field, study management, operations) an asset.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse laboratory and healthcare professionals.
• Skilled in understanding, interpreting, and presenting scientific and medical topics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work in a matrixed organization.
• Business acumen and strategic prioritization/decision-making.
• Comfortable working in ambiguous, rapidly changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver multi-channel external education strategy for healthcare professionals.
• Support the development and delivery of training programs for internal stakeholders (e.g. sales, marketing, medical) and external pharmaceutical partner employees on the clinical utility of assigned portfolio.
• Serve as clinical expert for commercial teams to review and support marketing programs, materials, and product launches.
• Define and execute US medical affairs evidence generation plan including clinical studies to further validate clinical utility and patient impact of our diagnostic tests.
• Provide US expert clinical opinion and feedback to global R&D and medical affairs teams to ensure appropriate design of global studies.
• Contribute to the preparation and review of abstracts, posters, manuscripts and other scientific publications.
• Partner on the execution of pharmaceutical partnerships for companion diagnostic launches and integration into US practice.
• Build and nurture strong scientific relationships with national clinical experts and professional and patient associations.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and Company performance.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing