Associate Medical Director, US Rare Hematology

About the role

The Associate Medical Director will support the Medical Directors and Executive Director of US Medical Affairs in strategic planning, tactical execution, and leadership activities for Alexion’s Rare Hematology Therapeutic Area for marketed products and assets in late-stage development for the treatment of rare hematology disorders, specifically Hematopoetic Stemcell Transplantation-associated Thrombotic Microangiopathy (HSCT-TMA).

Responsibilities

• Working with US Medical Directors, as well as with members of the cross-functional US Rare Hematology & Nephrology Team, to plan and execute the annual US Medical Strategic and Tactical Plan focusing on HSCT-TMA.
• Managing development of content and resources for scientific exchange, medical education programs, training, and congress activities aligned to US Medical strategy.
• Supporting Medical Advisory Boards and insight generation activities to inform ongoing strategic and tactical needs in evolving treatment landscape.
• Assisting US publication activities to support US strategy, in alignment with Global.
• Managing congress strategy and execution for assigned rare hematologic disorders.
• Assisting with evidence generation activities such as company-sponsored, investigator-initiated studies, and scientific collaborations.
• Partnering with internal cross-functional stakeholders - clinical development, commercial, marketing, HEOR, external scientific engagement and patient advocacy in the US and global.
• Strengthen external stakeholder engagement by building and maintaining KOL relationships.
• Demonstrate effective team communication and collaboration, documentation of Medical Affairs activities through appropriate reporting systems, execution through appropriate processes, and budget and vendor management.

Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of Industry experience with 2+ years in Medical Affairs preferred.
• Established proficiency to liaise with KOLs and HCPs to innovate and challenge the status quo, while implementing Medical Affairs tools to improve patient care and outcomes.
• Demonstrated proficiency to lead and support successfully cross-functional teams in an evolving competitive landscape.
• Proven critical thinking capabilities, analytical skills, proactive approach, and ability to develop effective medical strategy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and strong presentation skills.
• Adaptability and agility in a dynamic environment with proven ability to work effectively on teams as well as independently.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, PhD, PharmD or life-sciences degree with relevant clinical/industry experience is required.

Skills

• Hematology, Nephrology, internal medicine, transplantation medicine or immunology training, research, or industry background.
• Rare disease experience, but not required.
• Product launch and lifecycle management experience.
• Knowledge of clinical development process and US regulatory landscape.

Benefits

• Annual base pay range: $166,792.80 - 250,189.20 USD.
• Short-term incentive bonus opportunity.
• Equity-based long-term incentive program.
• Qualified retirement program [401(k) plan].
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Paid leaves.
• Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.

Pay

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $166,792.80 - 250,189.20 USD. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Schedule

This is an office-based role. The successful candidate must reside in the Boston area or be willing to relocate to Boston. This role may require travel (10-15%). The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.