Associate Director, Global Medical Affairs AD

We're building the future of medical dermatology by focusing on unmet patient needs and giving people the space to think independently, take ownership and make an impact that matters. Reporting to Senior Director Global Medical Affairs AD, the Associate Director Global Medical Affairs is accountable for providing medical and scientific strategic leadership regarding the assigned biologic product, ensuring close alignment with the Global Brand Team and the countries, as well as optimal execution.

Responsibilities

Define the global field medical and external engagement strategy in alignment with the Senior Director and in close collaboration with Medical Excellence; Co-develop and ensure execution of the Global Medical Affairs plan and tactics; Review and validate local medical affairs plans from operating countries; Lead the strategy, objectives and follow-up for global medical advisory boards; Strategic owner of the global medical insight's framework; Define the field medical enablement strategy, including MSL core materials, scientific guidance and readiness priorities; Co-define the medical training strategy for field medical teams; Develop the strategic engagement plan for global external experts and medical societies; Partner with regional and country medical teams to support consistent execution; Co-own the insight-to-action process with the strategy and planning lead and Medical Excellence team; Ensure close alignment with commercial, market access and R&D; Represent the Global Medical Affairs team in the global brand team and deliver medical affairs input into global brand strategy and tactics; Participate in the development and execution of global evidence generation plan, including global clinical post marketing studies (such as phase IV and IIS); Lead the global medical engagement strategy, identifying key experts in atopic dermatitis and upcoming indications and representing Almirall at key global meetings and conferences; Co-lead the global medical education strategy and execute scientific trainings; Support local medical affairs and MSL excellence by engaging with affiliates and upskilling teams

Requirements

MD (preferred) or Degree in Science, e.g. Biology, Chemistry or equivalent; Knowledge and expertise in the field of Medical Dermatology, and if possible, in advanced systemics for Atopic Dermatitis; 5+ years of experience in managing global medical strategy for assigned products

Nice to have

PhD or similar; Experience in Global Medical Affairs; Experience in launching global / EU products in medical dermatology, having launched at least 1 biologic product in the last 5-6 years; Experience in leading cross-functional teams; Experience in Global mid/large-size pharma business; Professional exposure to medical dermatology; Specific disease area knowledge in Atopic Dermatitis is highly desirable; High level of English; Leadership skills; Personal accountability; Ability to work in a cross-functional environment; External-facing professionals, able to liaise with external stakeholders