Berufsbezeichnung:
Executive Director Medical - International markets

Arbeitsbeschreibung:
As a member of the International Markets leadership team the role holder will have overall responsibility for ensuring the effective resourcing and delivery of medical activities in the region as well as aligning all relevant stakeholders to ensure that an aligned and fully integrated medical plan exists across International Markets. He/She will prioritise and direct the Global Medical Affairs team to ensure that Celgene affiliates and partners have appropriate access to disease and brand support enabling them to meet and achieve their goals for in line and future launch products. He/She will work closely with internal stakeholders to develop a cross functionally aligned plan. Stakeholders include clinical development, medical operations, franchise medical leadership, drug safety, risk management, regulatory affairs, market access, new product planning and compliance, He/She will maintain key relationships with thought leaders and research groups in the region. The role is based in Boudry, Switzerland. Role and Responsibilities • Provide leadership and set clear priorities for the medical teams in the affiliates. • Provide strategic leadership to the Medical teams to ensure an effective New Product Planning process which results in fact-based decisions regarding which products to launch where and when. • Provide strategic and operational excellence for Medical Affairs data generation activities as collaborative research (including investigator-initiated trials, research grants etc.) and Celgene-sponsored research (including Post-Approval Safety Studies, Medical Affairs sponsored observational and interventional trials, registries and trials with patient-reported and health economic outcomes) according to the company’s strategic plans. • Accountable for developing innovative and high impact regional medical activities with leading Clinical Trial and Research Groups, Scientific Societies and cross-geographic Physician Collaborations, that are aligned with global Medical Affairs priorities as well as regional needs. • In conjunction with the extended network within Global Medical Affairs, ensure excellent disease area knowledge (pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment strategies, medical insights into competitors) for all relevant disease areas, and define communication paths to disseminate this knowledge to affiliate colleagues. • Ensure excellence in the communication of preclinical and clinical data and knowledge inside the organization and explore traditional and innovative mechanisms for training and education through the International Markets organization. • Ensure a strong and proactive role of Medical Affairs in the formulation of regional and country disease area strategies in cooperation with cross-functional colleagues. • Develop Medical Affairs Disease Leadership in the region in close collaboration with Global Disease Leaders. • Accountable for developing strong training, effective on-boarding programs, personal Learning and Development initiatives for Medical Affairs associates within the affiliates, and best practice sharing within the region. • Represent International Markets Medical Affairs in appropriate regional and global governance bodies (e.g. Hematology-Oncology Development Committee) and support the contribution of Medical Affairs Disease Leads within relevant global teams. • Engage in a strong collaboration with the global Medical Affairs organization and best-practice exchanges with other regions, contributing the International Markets perspective in relevant global strategic planning. • Play a key role in organizational development within the International Markets region through effective workforce planning, talent acquisition, talent management, leadership development, succession planning and engagement. • Ensure excellence in project planning across Medical Affairs activities, as well as providing close financial control and accountability in cooperation with regional/global commercial and financial colleagues. Skills and Knowledge required • MD and/or PhD degree, preferably with clinical experience, in the areas of Hematology and/or Oncology. • A solid track record of relevant work experience in Medical Affairs in the biotechnological or pharmaceutical industry. Additional experience in Clinical Research and Development is valuable. • Proven ability to build, lead, inspire, motivate and develop high performing teams in a matrix environment. • Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Effectively leads meetings. Strong presentation skills in both small and large group setting. • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-based organization in a geographically diverse region, collaborate cross-functionally and build alignment around goals and objectives. • Very strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work across functions, countries and personnel levels, establishing positive working relationships. • Very strong team player with highly developed cross-cultural sensitivity. • Successful track record in multiple geographies. • Willingness to travel (approx 50%). • Willingness to work at unusual times in different time zones. • Fluent in English. • Additional language(s) desirable.

Angestelltenname: Celgene International Sàrl