Executive Medical Director, Global Medical Lead - HEME

Role Summary

Executive Medical Director, Global Medical Lead - HEME; lead the Hematology disease area within the Global Medical Strategy group. Responsible for developing Global Medical strategies for Exa-Cel (first FDA-approved CRISPR-Cas9 medicine) for Sickle Cell Disease and Infusion-dependent B-Thalassemia, including lifecycle management. Lead a global medical team, partner with International and North America regions, and collaborate with Development, Research, and Commercial to define and implement medical affairs strategy for Exa-Cel.

Responsibilities

• The Executive Director, HEME Global Strategy, will have global responsibility to build the Global Medical strategy for Exa-Cel.
• Communicate the Global Medical strategy to partner functions for further strategic and tactical guidance.
• Execute the Global components of the medical strategy plan.
• Partner with Clinical Development, HEOR, RWE, Regional Medical Affairs and partner functions to identify evidence gaps and coordinate evidence generation to generate data in support of global product initiatives.
• Ensure all Medical Affairs initiatives are aligned with overall brand plans and in compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.
• Determine staffing requirements for the group and successfully recruit, develop and retain an effective team. Evaluate and update processes and operating procedures for the group consistent with organizational guidance.

Knowledge And Skills

• Proven relationship-building competencies with external stakeholders
• Excellent understanding of healthcare systems in the assigned region and the needs of payors
• Strong ability to understand the disease state, mechanism of action, and value proposition from both absolute and relative/competitive standpoints
• Strong speaking and presentations skills for trustworthy interactions with KOLs, payers, patients, and patient advocacy groups
• Clear understanding of the pharmaceutical industry environment and ability to build a strategic plan in collaboration with the Global Medical team
• Ability to work effectively within a cross-functional and matrix environment
• Therapeutic experience is preferred
• Experience in a regional medical affairs role is highly desirable

Education

• Medical degree or PhD from a well-regarded institution; at least 7 years of industry experience, with at least 3 years in an industry managerial role leading clinical and/or medical programs; sub-specialty training in Hematology / Transplant medicine is preferred.
• Strong business judgment with understanding of financial investments and impact on product opportunities and the company.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities to build and lead teams in a global, matrixed environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship skills; ability to communicate clearly and concisely and maintain strong professional relationships internally and externally.

Additional Requirements

• Travel up to 30% required.