Description:

• The Director, Medical Affairs Rare Disease (ELA) will provide support to all US Medical Affairs activities related to the Rare Disease- Liver portfolio.
• Assisting in the delivery of asset-aligned medical strategy, including cross collaboration with key internal partners as well as managing relationships with key opinion leaders.
• This role works closely with the Head of US Medical Affairs, Rare Disease and the therapeutic area leads to provide strategic medical insight and operational input into core medical affairs activities.
• Drives the medical strategy for elafibranor-Rare Disease in partnership with the Head of US Medical Affairs, Rare Disease and the therapeutic area leads.
• Assist in the development and execution of asset specific medical tactical plans aligned to strategy including evidence generation, scientific communications, interactions with external experts, and patient centric activities.
• Works with the therapeutic area leads to ensure that relevant market insights are used to inform product development and brand strategy.
• Engage with internal senior stakeholders to provide insights, data, launch plans and recommendations that will influence brand decisions.
• Help represent at key external events and congresses and liaise with relevant external stakeholders to enhance the scientific and clinical understanding of the brand(s).
• Partner closely with colleagues in US Medical (ie Publications, Medical Information, RWE, Medical Excellence), Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Value and Access, Health Outcomes and other key functions.
• Ensures that all Medical and business activities are carried out in compliance with company standards, standard operating procedures and external regulations Knowledge, abilities & experience.
• Advanced and/or bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (MD, PhD, or PharmD preferred).
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry and/or relevant experience with at least 7 years in Medical Affairs Hepatology and/or Rare Disease experience.
• Experience in product launch and life cycle management.
• Experience in preparation of materials for use by Medical Affairs and experience in review/editing promotional materials.