Medical Director, Global Medical Affairs - Women's Cancer

About the role

Eisai’s human health care (hhc) mission is to satisfy unmet medical needs and increase the benefits healthcare provides to patients, their families, and caregivers. As a growing pharmaceutical company focused on neurology and oncology with a strong emphasis on research and development, we are seeking highly-motivated individuals to join our fast-paced environment and make a meaningful difference.

The Medical Director will provide medical leadership for medical affairs strategy, planning, and supportive tactics for the assigned therapeutic area. Under the direction of the Vice President, this role will be responsible for collaborating with key stakeholders to develop and execute the medical affairs plan, including post-marketing research, medical education, research grants, medical advisory boards, and scientific communication/publication components of the overall medical operating plan.

Responsibilities

• Develop medical strategy for major products and/or indications and provide critical medical input into lifecycle management strategies in Women’s Cancer.
• Plan and implement Phase IV clinical development programs for assigned products.
• Create Investigator-Initiated Study (IIS) strategies and review proposals in conjunction with company policies.
• Participate in the review of CME grants.
• Serve as a medical leader and subject matter expert for relevant external (HCPs, strategic alliances, etc.) and internal stakeholders.
• Provide medical expertise to guide assigned products on key internal business processes, including active participation in relevant medical review committees.
• Work with key internal stakeholders to support the development and communication of medical plans for the therapeutic area and track progress for reporting.
• Seek all relevant approvals of medical and scientific content for assigned therapeutic areas.
• Incorporate insights from scientific trends and the treatment landscape by participating in external events and activities.
• Liaise with external stakeholders to solicit feedback and strengthen Eisai’s medical reputation in the disease state community.
• Direct and manage financial planning/forecasting and budget management, vendor management, timeline development and tracking, and assess resource needs for respective program(s) within scope of work.
• Manage talent within own area in terms of goal setting, performance management, development, and engagement.

Qualifications

• PharmD, PhD, or MD.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in the Life Sciences industry preferred.
• Advanced degree in sciences or related field with substantial experience in the pharma/biotech industry, or a combination of equivalent education, deep subject matter expertise in a relevant area, and broad overall experience.
• Preferred experience in the therapeutic area, including an in-house Medical Affairs role in a strategic decision-making capacity.
• Practical knowledge of FDA regulations/ICH guidelines regarding the conduct of clinical studies in the relevant therapeutic area.
• Substantial experience across areas of Medical Affairs functions or Phase II/III/IV clinical trials and diseases in the therapeutic area.
• Past leadership experience with management responsibilities (budgets, resources, vendors, etc.) for cross-functional teams at a country or large-region level.
• Business need-driven role based on proven performance in earlier roles.

Skills

• Communication & Cross-functional Influence
• Critical Thinking & Business Agility
• Healthcare Environment Dynamics
• MA Strategic Thinking
• Mentoring/People Development
• Resource Planning & Management
• Technical Breadth (Medical Affairs)

Pay

The annual base salary range for the Medical Director, Global Medical Affairs – Women’s Cancer is $217,000–$284,800. Final pay determinations will depend on various factors including, but not limited to, experience level, education, knowledge, and skills.

Under current guidelines, this position is eligible to participate in the Eisai Inc. Annual Incentive Plan and the Eisai Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan.

Schedule

This role is hybrid based. The candidate must be willing to work in the Nutley, NJ office every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.