Global Medical Head, Infectious Disease
About The Position
The Global Medical Head – Infectious Disease shapes product and disease-area strategy, drives product launches and lifecycle management, provides strategic direction for evidence generation, education, and publications, and engages externally to further the company’s scientific leadership. This leadership position reports directly to the Vice President, Franchise and Medical & Scientific Affairs (FMSA), and is responsible for all aspects of the global medical strategy and plan. The role is a member of the FMSA leadership team, has direct reports, and is expected to build a strong network with colleagues in regions and countries. The role calls for leaders who remain deeply connected to medical practice and healthcare delivery; collaborate effectively across diverse cultural, geographical, and functional groups; communicate and influence by distilling complex information into key messages; think strategically and creatively; and demonstrate business acumen. The position is expected to work from the office an average of at least three days per week, with flexibility balanced against that expectation.
Requirements
- MD, PhD, or PharmD.
- 7–10 years of pharmaceutical-industry experience, ideally in Medical Affairs, working at country and global or regional levels; strong academic experience in infectious diseases will also be considered.
- Experience leading teams at global or regional level and a track record of establishing high-performance teams; strong, demonstrable leadership skills are required.
- Strategic and innovative thinking and executive presence.
- Demonstrated success delivering results in a complex matrix environment, building capabilities, and leading large-scale, impactful medical initiatives.
- Strong analytical mindset and ability to rapidly assess large amounts of information and distill it into key messages and actions.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement global strategic medical plans, including innovative evidence, confidence, and practice-change initiatives.
- Communicate global strategy effectively to regional and country teams and accommodate regional and country needs.
- Collaborate with key BPM functions, including Medical Excellence, Evidence Generation, Patient Centricity, Medical Information, and Publications; collaborate across functions such as Commercial, Pricing and Market Access, and Research and Development; and work with regions and markets.
- Provide quality input to company planning and decision-making processes, including Brand Strategic Plans, prioritized early assets, and lifecycle management.
- Ensure operational effectiveness and efficiency through continuous improvement, and develop and track key performance indicators.
- Represent Medical in cross-functional and cross-departmental projects of special interest.
- Ensure V&I activities comply with company standards and standard operating procedures.
- Manage the team budget.
- Coach, mentor, and performance-manage direct reports, and contribute to succession and talent management.
- Foster a high-performance culture and strong team spirit.
Benefits
- Short-term incentive bonus opportunity.
- Eligibility to participate in an equity-based long-term incentive program.
- Qualified retirement program (401(k) plan).
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Paid leaves.
- Health benefits, including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage, subject to applicable plan terms and conditions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
