Associate Director, Franchise Medical Strategy, Global Medical Oncology, Lung Cancer

Role Summary

The Associate Director, Franchise Medical Strategy leads Launch Excellence and External Medical Engagement for the Thoracic and Head & Neck Cancers within Global Medical Oncology. As a member of the Thoracic Strategy Team, the role collaborates with Global Medical Teams and the Medical Matrix to deliver planning and execution solutions for the Thoracic and H&N Franchise, and partners with Lung Commercial Strategy, Scientific Engagement, Events and Meetings Center of Excellence, Strategy & Operations, and Digital Hub teams. Location: Princeton, NJ, US.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with Medical Product Leads, Medical Scientists and Matrix Team members in driving excellence in congress planning, franchise activities, external engagement strategy, pull through and execution for overall franchise related to Thoracic Cancers.
• Assists in customization and utilization of Medical Launch Playbooks to support new launch plans
• Assists in the development of new therapeutic area TL identification plans
• Assists development and distribution of unbranded educational resources through multi-channel, multi-format communications to prioritized targets.
• Assists in planning and execution of WW/US Medical Advisory Boards
• Assists planning & execution of TL engagements forums (Grand Rounds, Connection Forums, Thought Leader Encounters at congresses)
• Prioritizes high-impact initiatives and drives activities that deliver value to customers, with more focused execution
• Works closely with Commercial, Congress Strategy and S&O on innovative planning and execution solutions to maximize operational functioning at the Franchise level.
• Collaborate effectively with internal key stakeholders to facilitate the planning and execution of medical functional plan and other medical activities
• Effectively manage external vendors to deliver projects on time and on budget
• Consolidates and disseminates lessons learned, best practices, and innovative ideas across the Medical Matrix, Therapeutic Areas, and Regions

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years working in the pharmaceutical industry (Medical Affairs/Medical Strategy, Clinical Research) with experience in the lung cancer therapeutic area is preferred.
• Healthcare landscape knowledge & insight
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Business acumen skills - ability to work effectively with Commercial stakeholders
• Effective partnering and collaboration skills
• Influencing, persuasion, and negotiation skills
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Project management skills
• Problem solving/solutions orientation
• Ability to collaborate and cooperate in a complex matrix environment

Education

• Advanced scientific degree (PharmD, Advanced Nursing Degree, PhD).