Global Medical Indication Lead - Neurology (US)

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Provide continuous strategic medical insight and planning for the indication during all the stages of development.
• Own the Clinical development plan.
• Participate in long range strategic planning as data emerge in the indication.
• Line manage the Global Clinical Trial Physicians working on the indication: coach and set example for their roles ensuring high quality medical support for the study teams, identify high performers for potential other roles.
• Real time oversight of the medical aspects of studies in the indication including the relevant communication to management as well as the different study teams.
• Safeguard harmonisation across the studies so that communications to external stakeholders (e.g., questions of IRBs, RAs) are consistent and company efficiency is maintained in close collaboration with peers as well as management of the different functional groups.
• Lead indication medical ad boards as appropriate.
• Help build and maintain a “best in class” group of development medical doctors.
• Safeguard harmonisation across the studies so that communications to external stakeholders (e.g., questions of IRBs, RAs) are consistent and company efficiency is maintained in close collaboration with peers as well as management of the different functional groups.

Desired Skills And Experience

• Medical Doctor; relevant specialty education preferred (e.g., neurology, hematology, dermatology, immunology, rheumatology, internal medicine, pediatric), having acquired in-depth understanding of end to end (phase I to registration) drug development based on relevant experience of at least 3-5 years in the pharma/biotech industry.
• Excellent English, both written and spoken is a must, as well as ability to travel.
• Proven leadership, motivational and interpersonal skills in a global and intercultural environment, including leading through influence (without having direct reporting lines).
• Pro-active problem solver with negotiation skills.
• Must provide clear vision, direction, and purpose to the different study teams.
• Demonstrated expertise in clinical trial design, conduct and interpretation of clinical data.
• Strong communication skills to ensure that study plans and status are transparent, and that risks, issues, and results are clear to all involved parties.
• A matrix structure requires additional skills in gathering decision information, negotiation and communicating decisions and action.
• Executes his/her responsibilities with knowledge, accuracy, persistence, resilience and creativity, being an accomplished team player whilst maintaining medical integrity.
• Demonstrated expertise in clinical trial design, conduct and interpretation of clinical data.