Scientific Director / Medical Director, Medical Affairs – Oncology (Ovarian Solid Tumor)

Role Summary

The Scientific / Medical Director, Medical Affairs provides specialist medical and scientific input into core strategic and operational medical affairs activities for AbbVie’s Oncology portfolio such as: health-care professional and provider interactions; generation of clinical and scientific data (enhancing therapeutic benefit and value); educational initiatives, scientific communications, value propositioning, and safeguarding patient safety (risk minimization activities and safety surveillance activities). The Scientific / Medical Director works closely with commercial and research and development teams to provide critical medical input into evolving core medical, brand (product), and value and access strategies to support our evolving on-market and therapeutic area needs.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with Global Medical teams, Clinical Development, Commercial, Market Access, Regulatory, HEOR and other functional areas, provides leadership and support for assigned indications/projects.
• Works closely with Brand Teams and relevant cross-functional, area/affiliate medical teams, to provide strategic input into core asset strategy, and is responsible for executing medical support/launch activities for gynecologic oncology initiatives.
• Conducts promotional review and assists in the development of scientifically accurate marketing materials, medical education programs, advisories, and symposia.
• Serves as Medical expert for internal and external stakeholders regarding asset clinical profile, value, and appropriates; and provides Medical review for cross-functional deliverables, ensuring compliance and scientific accuracy.
• Develops innovative research concepts, generates evidence, and drives execution of scientific communication plans, including high-quality publications, presentations, and educational programs.
• Engages and cultivates relationships with key opinion leaders, scientific advisors, and advocacy groups within the gynecologic oncology community.
• Monitors the evolving relevant therapeutic landscape to inform business decisions and anticipate future needs.
• Leads the development and execution of advisory boards.
• May lead delivery of medical functional plan, brand plan, and/or integrated evidence plan.

Qualifications

• For Scientific Director: Advanced Degree PhD or PharmD. Additional post doctorate experience highly preferred.
• For Scientific Director: 7-10 years of experience in Medical Affairs with Global Medical Affairs experience highly preferred.
• For Scientific Director: Substantial understanding of relevant therapeutic area required.
• For Scientific Director: Minimum of 4 years of clinical trials direct management experience in the pharmaceutical industry or academia or equivalent. 4+ years of experience is preferred.
• For Medical Director: Medical Doctorate (M.D.) degree or equivalent (D.O. or non-US equivalent of M.D). Relevant therapeutic specialty in an academic or hospital environment preferred. Completion of residency and/or fellowship is preferred.
• For Medical Director: Minimum of 2 years of clinical trial or medical affairs experience in the pharmaceutical industry or academia or equivalent. 5 years of experience is preferred.

Other

• Knowledge of clinical trial methodology, data analysis and interpretation, regulatory requirements governing clinical trials and experience in development strategy and the design of protocols.
• Ability to run a clinical study independently with little supervision.
• Proven strategic leadership, influencing, and collaboration skills in cross-functional environments. Ability to interact externally and internally to support global business strategy.
• Expertise in evidence generation, scientific communication, and health economics/outcomes research.
• Must possess excellent presentation, organizational, and written/oral communication skills.