Head of Global Medical Affairs, Hematological Malignancies

Role Summary

The Head of Global Medical Affairs, Hematological Malignancies leads global launch activities and integrated evidence planning for hematologic cancers across key geographies (US, Japan, Europe, Canada). The role develops medical strategy, drives scientific communication, supports market access through data generation and publications, and builds internal capability across global medical affairs functions. Location: Boston, MA.

Responsibilities

• Develop an in-depth understanding of the needs of oncology patients and demonstrate a focus on activities to meet those needs
• Lead brand medical strategy development and execution including evidence data generation, data analysis and interpretation, publications, medical communication, medical training, medical information and congress strategy
• Provide input into product asset strategy, clinical development program, brand team strategy and tactical plan
• Provide scientific expertise across a broad range of global medical affairs activities
• Provide strategic, scientific leadership and decision making for Takeda Medical Affairs sponsored Phase 3b/4 studies, including interventional and observational research and investigator initiated studies (IISR) program. They will also shape real world evidence and Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) plans for the relevant assets.
• Accountable for leading global advisory board meetings and assure communication of key findings and insights across the organization (global clinical development, medical affairs and commercial teams)
• Provide guidance and leadership for global publication strategy development and execution of publication plan
• Provide strategic and scientific input into internal training plan, congress plan and company sponsored symposia
• Foster research relationships with key global cancer research organizations and institutions
• Establishes, maintains and directs compliant interactions with key opinion leaders relevant to assigned therapeutic area and molecules. Accountable for development & execution of global KOL engagement plan
• Build long term cross functional relationships with global functions, GBTs, clinical development, regional functions and Local Operating Country (LOC)

Qualifications

• 10+ years scientific or pharmacology experience or related
• 7+ years Medical Affairs experience or related industry experience
• 3+ years budgetary and direct/indirect people management experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated focus on patients’ interest
• Experience in oncology and/or hematology-oncology
• Requires experience and success in working in a matrix, cross-functional environment; excellent collaboration skills; experience working across functions to achieve results
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, rapidly changing technology environment
• Strong interpersonal skills particularly motivational, negotiation, listening, judgment, analytic, and conflict management skills, demonstrated by ability to lead teams
• Advanced technology skills, including MS Office365 and customer relationship management platforms such as Veeva Experience and familiarity with Artificial Intelligence based tools preferred

Education

• MD, PhD or PharmD required

Additional Requirements

• Up to 20% travel