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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly experienced and strategic Medical Affairs Director to lead our medical and clinical initiatives. This role is critical in bridging the gap between clinical development, regulatory affairs, and commercial teams to ensure that our medical strategies align with business goals and patient needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medicine, clinical research, and pharmaceutical regulations, with the ability to translate complex medical data into actionable insights.
As the Medical Affairs Director, you will be responsible for developing and executing medical strategies that support the safe and effective use of our products. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including R&D, marketing, regulatory, and sales to ensure that all medical communications are scientifically accurate and compliant with industry standards. You will also serve as a key liaison with healthcare professionals, key opinion leaders (KOLs), and regulatory bodies to foster strong relationships and ensure alignment with current medical practices.
This position requires excellent leadership skills, as you will manage a team of medical professionals and oversee the development of clinical education programs, medical publications, and scientific advisory boards. You will also be responsible for monitoring post-market safety data and providing medical input into product lifecycle management.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a deep understanding of therapeutic areas relevant to our portfolio, possess excellent communication and presentation skills, and have a proven track record of leading medical affairs functions in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology setting. This is a high-impact role that offers the opportunity to shape the medical direction of our organization and contribute to the advancement of patient care.
Responsibilities
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- Provide medical expertise to cross-functional teams including R&D, marketing, and regulatory
- Establish and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders and healthcare professionals
- Oversee the creation of scientific publications, presentations, and educational materials
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and ethical standards in all medical communications
- Lead and mentor a team of medical professionals
- Support clinical development and post-marketing surveillance activities
- Collaborate with commercial teams to provide medical insights and training
- Review and approve promotional and non-promotional materials for scientific accuracy
- Monitor and analyze clinical data to inform product strategy
Requirements
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- Minimum of 8 years of experience in medical affairs or clinical development
- Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations and compliance standards
- Proven leadership and team management experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to interpret and present complex scientific data
- Experience working with cross-functional teams
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Familiarity with therapeutic areas relevant to the company’s portfolio
- Willingness to travel for meetings and conferences
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Do you have a medical degree or equivalent qualification?
- How many years of experience do you have in medical affairs?
- Can you describe a successful medical strategy you have led?
- Have you worked with cross-functional teams before?
- What therapeutic areas are you most experienced in?
- How do you ensure compliance in medical communications?
- Have you managed a team of medical professionals?
- What is your experience with clinical data analysis?
- Are you comfortable presenting to external stakeholders?
- Are you willing to travel for work-related purposes?
