Global Medical Lead, Dermatology

Role Summary

The Global Medical Lead, Dermatology is responsible for driving the medical strategy and execution of dermatology late-phase clinical studies in global medical affairs, ensuring alignment with GPT, brand team, market access, and regulatory strategies. This role leads cross-functional teams, engages with key opinion leaders, and leverages digital innovation to advance dermatology research and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Leads and drives strategy and execution for the Dermatology company sponsored studies with focus on Ph3b/4 studies taking into consideration the medical, scientific, access, regulatory and commercial strategy for assigned compounds/indications.
• Leads a multi-disciplinary, multi-regional, matrix team and CRO through highly complex decisions. This individual interacts with and influences Medical Strategy Team (MST), Global Project Team (GPT), senior leadership in Global Medical, and Global Portfolio Division (GPD) for the projects by setting strategic direction.
• Collaborate with Global Medical Unit Head-Dermatology to develop a multi-year vision including Ph3b/4 plans for the product, providing scientific support aligned with the Global Project Team (GPT) and global brand strategy. This includes incorporating cross-functional strategies from Clinical, Commercial, PV, HEOR, Market Access, DD&T, Regions and countries/LOCs as appropriate.
• Develop the medical strategy, LCM and Ph3/b plans for assigned asset/indications in collaboration with the Medical Strategy Team (MST) and Evidence Team leveraging digital and technology-forward initiatives.
• Act as a Global Medical expert, steward, and custodian of scientific knowledge in collaboration with scientific communication partners.
• Establish strategic partnerships with Sites, Investigators, centers of excellence and key opinion leaders (KOLs) in areas of scientific interest.
• Leverage AI, machine learning algorithms and technologies in identifying solutions that can assist HCPs/dermatologists in making accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.

Qualifications

• A Medical degree MD, DO, MBBS is required. Additional degrees in life science (PhD, MPH) will be a plus.
• 5-8 years of experience in biopharmaceutical medicine, leading clinical studies in late development in pharmaceutical companies, academia or CRO.
• Experience in late clinical development, medical monitoring of clinical studies, and managing CRO, is required.
• Experience in immunology, dermatology, and/or psoriasis through clinical experience, biopharmaceutical experience, or education is preferred.
• Certification in digital health, AI or experience in leveraging AI and machine learning.
• Knowledge of GCP, ICH and global pharmaceutical regulations and guidelines.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams at the brand or disease area levels in country, regional, or global organizations is preferred.

Skills

• Demonstrated strategic and operational skills in leading large late-stage developmental programs including ph3b/4 studies.
• Ability to think strategically and tactically from a medical perspective to support the overall evidence plan to launch a brand.
• Expertise in study designs, writing protocols, analysis and reporting data, writing study reports and publications.
• Expertise in utilizing data analytics and AI to drive evidence-based decision-making, optimize clinical trial design, and improve patient outcomes.
• Strong understanding of digital communication strategies and tools to effectively communicate scientific information and engage with healthcare professionals and patients.
• Experience in leveraging digital health technologies, including telemedicine, mobile health applications, and wearable devices, to enhance patient care and engagement.
• Ability to work in a global environment across diverse cultures and collaborate cross-functionally.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage the matrix teams and drive initiatives without direct line management authority.
• Good analytical skills as applied to medical, scientific, and technical information.
• Unquestioned ethics are a must.

Education

• A Medical degree MD, DO, MBBS is required. Additional degrees in life science (PhD, MPH) will be a plus.

Additional Requirements

• Availability to travel approximately 30% of time.
• Some activities may call for early or late meetings at different time zones and attendances at scientific meetings on holidays and weekends.