Medical Lead – OTC Brands

Opella•Morristown, NJ

29d

About The Position

The Medical Lead will take responsibility for the medical and scientific stewardship of our OTC brands which includes pharmacologic and related non-pharmacological products. The main responsibilities include scientific innovation based on credible scientific evidence and actionable medical insights; effective collaboration internally and externally to evolve scientific engagement and improved consumer health outcomes; translation of global medical strategies into local medical plans for our brands; and the promotion of development and implementation of self-care solutions to improve consumer health outcomes.

Requirements

M.D., Pharm.D., PhD. or equivalent health care related postgraduate degree
In-depth knowledge of clinical drug development, pharmacovigilance, risk benefit assessment, regulatory framework for pharmacological products and promotional product claims
At least 5-7 years of experience in clinical functions supporting Consumer Healthcare or pharmaceutical industry
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work in cross-functional teams
Excellent oral and written communication skill

Responsibilities

Scientific innovation and development of differentiated promotional claims based on credible evidence and actionable medical insights that are aligned with the Brand purpose
Effective collaboration internally and externally to evolve scientific engagement with key internal and external experts, health authorities and shapers of health care systems
Strong knowledge of FDA regulations and processes, including experience with briefing books and acting as the medical representative during FDA meetings
Solid understanding of clinical trials and real-world evidence, with the ability to effectively communicate complex medical data
Enhance effective self-care and improved consumer health outcomes by promoting and developing creative, evidence-based, consumer-oriented solutions for brands
Provide strategic medical stewardship for the allergy therapeutic area product portfolio to ensure differentiated product positioning, innovative life cycle management and development of implementable, empowering self-care solutions
Strong collaboration and partnership with a cross functional team to ensure end to end medical leadership for our Brands from ideation through to launch and support of base products
Strong partnership with the global medical team to ensure delivery of global brand in US
Develop capabilities to enable delivery of quality medical and strategic stewardship and ensure simplification
Provide strategic medical and scientific insights from the therapeutic area to support CHC R&D efforts
Collaboratively present and align US clinical/scientific strategies and priorities with global and commercial CHC organizations and deliver on local medical commitments.