Regional Medical Affairs Manager
Photocure · Chicago, IL · 2 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
Key Responsibilities And Activities
- Engage/build peer-to-peer relationships with national and regional key opinion leaders (KOLs)
- Develop and participate in medical communication, education and training for KOLs
- Identify data gaps related to disease area or products based on clinical insights
- Participate in local and national congresses
- Aid in the development, implementation, and delivery of Medical Advisory Boards
- Leads or supports the design, planning, and execution of clinical projects, which may include interventional, observational, or post-marketing (e.g. Phase 4) studies
- Provide input into study protocols, investigator brochures, statistical analysis plans, and clinical study reports
- Drive study timelines, budgets, and milestones to ensure successful delivery
- Lead site identification, feasibility assessments, and Site Initiation Visits (SIVs)
- Support onboarding and training of investigators and study staff
- Act as primary sponsor representative for CROs and vendors
- Help manage vendor performance, timelines, and deliverables
- Contribute to the management of sponsor studies, investigator-initiated studies (IIS/IITs), research collaborations from a scientific and operational perspective
- Support ongoing registry programs with a focus on data quality and site performance
Publications & Evidence Dissemination
- Contribute to medical communication and data dissemination
- Contribute to publication strategy, including abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations at scientific congresses (e.g., AUA, EAU)
- Collaborate with investigators to produce and support manuscripts
- Keep internal stakeholders informed to ensure timely dissemination of clinical data
- Align with Photocure Global Medical Affairs on numerous topics (e.g. publication communications)
Core Competencies / Knowledge & Skills
- Ability to Partner with Regulatory, Market Access, and Commercial teams to align clinical evidence needs
- An understanding of both Medical Affairs and Clinical Development
- Provide clinical input into product development, labeling, and lifecycle management
- Support internal training with clinical data and study insights as needed
- Strong expertise in clinical trial design, execution, and operations
- Demonstrated experience managing CROs and multi-center clinical studies
- Deep understanding of GCP, regulatory requirements, and clinical data quality standards
- Ability to lead complex projects and manage multiple stakeholders
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Education, Experience & Training
- Advanced degree (MD, DO, PharmD, PhD) in life sciences or related field
- 5+ years of experience in medical affairs or clinical development
- Experience in urology, oncology, or medical device/diagnostics strongly preferred
- Experience with bladder cancer or cystoscopy technologies is desirable
- Experience supporting regulatory submissions and publications a bonus
Additional Requirements
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Ability to work independently and execute tasks within deadlines
- Knowledge of PhRMA, OIG and other guidelines relating to compliant medical communications
- Demonstrated expertise in ability to synthesize and communicate medical information clearly.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to travel ~ 50% of time, or as needed, in US, Canada or Europe for KOL visits, SIVs, conferences, etc.
- Significant Contacts
- Internal: Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, Data Management, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Commercial, Legal
- External: Investigators, clinical trial sites, CROs, CRAs, vendors, regulatory authorities