Other Details:
Industry: Medical 
Department: Dermatology, Physician 
Relocation: Yes
Specific Relocation: Max 5k 

Sr. Manager, Global Medical Affairs



Base Salary: 105k - 158k annually
Job Location: Tarrytown, NY
Report To:  Director, Medical /Scientific Affairs
Candidate Citizenship / Residency Requirement:  US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Residency Requirement: Yes
New Position: Yes
Employment Type: Full Time
No. of Openings: 1
Experience Required: 5 - 10 yrs
Degree Required: M.D.
Travel Required: 25%
Target Interview Date: asap

Key responsibilities include:

Implement and support strategy of Global Medical Affairs plan for pre- and post-marketed products. This individual will interface externally with physicians, clinical investigators, regulatory agencies and will provide internal scientific support and be responsible for the Global Medical Information function within Client. This person must possess in-depth knowledge of Client’s approved products, devices in the pipeline and all associated disease areas. This position will include representing Client at scientific, clinical and business development meetings. Comply with all Client’s corporate policies, SOPs and compliance guidelines. 

1. Synthesizes, interprets, and explains new medical and scientific information related to the Client’s business for non-technical stakeholders including marketing, general management, public relations and customer service, in response to requests from these internal stakeholders. Collaborate with R&D and CTD to enable appropriate communication of research results through Global Medical Communications Committee as well as participation in LMR
 
2. Develops key messages that translate scientific data into relevant product messages and provides liaison with scientific/medical experts in other Client’s divisions on scientific issues related to Client and Client’s businesses

3. Develops and implements the Client’s Global Medical Information Strategy

4. Provide education and conduct scientific exchanges with Healthcare Providers & Opinion Leaders(OL) and oversee the development of responses to verbal, written, and electronic medical/product unsolicited inquiries submitted to Medical Affairs by Healthcare Professionals, (e.g., Physicians, Pharmacists, Nurses, Managed Care customers) or escalated by Customer Service via the Global Event Management team (GEM)

5. Develops, oversees and updates Client’s product and portfolio dossier and the current body of clinical trial information. Develops, updates and maintains the Client’s repository of internal and Client sponsored external studies. The dossier will be edited and issued out of Tarrytown

6. Responsible for providing clinical support to specific countries based upon sales force and market access needs. This may include development of clinical/technical presentations on the Client’s portfolio for sales training, formulary presentations and tender requests, high priority live presentations in response to unsolicited requests from Managed Care customers and publications (manuscripts, white papers) summarizing Client’s data relevant to currently marketed products in collaboration with the Director of Medical Affairs and aligned with overall Global Medical Affairs strategy

7. Significantly contributes to the planning and implementation of Client’s scientific programs including congresses and key opinion leader meetings and coordinates Medical Information support activities at key congress exhibits

8. Voting member on the Medical Educational and Charitable Contributions Committee and Independent Investigator Research Grant’s committee

The position requires a doctoral degree in a clinically relevant area (i.e. diabetes, metabolism, etc). Candidate ideally has 7-10+ years of scientifically related experience, with 5-7 years industry experience (pharmaceutical and/or device). The position requires scientific and technical expertise, including the ability to develop, understand and critically review scientific data. Strong analytical skills are necessary to interpret non-clinical and clinical data. The incumbent should have the ability to organize and direct diverse activities in a changing environment. Strong communication skills (written and oral) are necessary to ensure that new scientific information is communicated accurately and appropriately. Interpersonal skills are also required because of the need to build relationships and the need to communicate effectively with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders. Written and oral communication skills are required to develop and oversee effective communication systems and policies. The company structure requires additional skills in gathering decision information, negotiation and communicating decisions and action. 

Candidate Must Have:

· Must have doctoral degree in clinical area of diabetes or metabolism
· Must have 7+ years of scientifically related experience (pharmaceutical or medical device)
· Must have strong scientific, technical, analytical expertise to review /understand scientific data
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills