Global Medical Affairs Leader- Expert Engagement
About The Position
The Global Medical Affairs Leader for external engagement in GU/Radioconjugates connects scientific evidence with expert engagement to shape scientific conversations and elevate cancer care. Working with indication leads, GMALs, and cross-functional partners, the role designs and delivers a unified engagement strategy across assets and indications. The position reports to the Global Medical GU/Radioconjugates Franchise Head. The role leads global external engagement strategy and congress planning, oversees outreach processes from planning through debrief, and delivers global scientific exchange activities, including large in-person events. It promotes compliant, consistent scientific exchange; builds alignment with stakeholders; captures and applies insights; and defines and reports engagement objectives and outcomes to inform future medical strategy and investment. The role requires at least a master’s degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent qualifications and/or significant relevant experience, and at least four years of pharmaceutical, life sciences, medical, clinical, academic, or medical affairs agency experience. Travel of 10–20% is expected. The position is based on an average minimum of three office days per week, with individual flexibility.
Requirements
- Minimum of a master’s degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent medical/scientific qualifications and/or significant industry or therapeutic experience.
- At least 4 years of experience within pharma/life sciences and/or medical experience, such as clinical, academic, or medical affairs agency roles or organizations.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Experience managing multiple stakeholders.
- Experience delivering medical plans and strategic medical initiatives.
- Ability to influence others without authority.
- Strong project management skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Good understanding of drug development and commercialization processes, including outcomes research and payer access issues.
- Proven ability to generate, analyze, and interpret clinical trial and published data.
- Willingness to travel 10–20%.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced scientific degree, such as a PhD or PharmD.
- Three or more years in a headquarters Medical Affairs role or Global Clinical R&D.
- Oncology experience; lung cancer experience is preferred.
- Documented track record of successfully executing medical plans involving evidence generation, scientific communications, and external expert engagements.
- Awareness of compliance regulations in different markets.
Responsibilities
- Develop a cohesive global GU/Radioconjugates engagement strategy aligned with franchise priorities and a consistent scientific narrative across assets and indications.
- Coordinate congress engagement planning to maximize the impact and visibility of Global Medical at major conferences.
- Oversee GU/Radioconjugates Global Medical Affairs external engagement planning and outreach for major congresses, coordinating activities from planning through debrief.
- Deliver global scientific exchange activities, including large in-person events, aligned with therapy-area strategy and supporting practical adoption of evidence.
- Ensure Medical and business activities comply with company standards, standard operating procedures, and external regulations.
- Partner with indication leads, Medical peers, and GMALs to align priorities and drive consistent, high-quality execution.
- Capture and synthesize insights from experts and congresses, and incorporate learnings into strategies and medical plans.
- Define engagement objectives and success metrics, track outcomes, and communicate impact to senior leaders.
Benefits
- Short-term incentive bonus opportunity.
- Eligibility to participate in an equity-based long-term incentive program.
- Qualified retirement program, including a 401(k) plan.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Paid leaves.
- Health benefits, including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
