US Regional Director Medical Affairs | Immunology /GI Therapy Area (Remote)

Job Description

We are seeking a Growth and Improvement minded Regional Director Medical Affairs | Immunology/GI Therapy Area that can help drive our Strategic Operating Priorities.

• Invent | Pursue the Most Promising Internal and External Science to Address Significant Unmet Medical Needs
• Execute | Prioritize Resources Behind Our Key Growth Drivers (Oncology, Vaccines, Select Specialty Areas, Animal Health) While Optimizing Our Base Business)
• Adapt | Develop Our People, Culture and Business Model to Evolve with a Dynamic Landscape
• Diverse Talent | We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment with supporting leadership behaviors because having a high-performing, engaged workforce is critical to our ability to deliver innovative solutions to patients and customers around the world
• Values and Standards | Our Steadfast Commitment to Our Values and Standards will Continue to Guide Us as We Take on New Challenges and Will Always be Fundamental to Our Success - They are a Competitive Advantage for Us

Summary, Focus and Purpose

The Regional Director Medical Affairs (USA - RDMA) is responsible for driving the strategy and execution of Scientific & Medical Affairs plans for their assigned Immunology Therapy Areas (ITA - GI/IBD) in the countries of their assigned region. They are impactful members of regional cross-functional teams, including regional Commercial, Center of Real-World Evidence (CORE), Policy and Market Access.

You will engage with your network of scientific leaders in your region. This is a regionally based position (i.e. residing in one of the affiliates of the region or regional hub) in Our Company Research Laboratories Global Medical and Scientific Affairs (Research & Development (R&D) GMSA).

Key Functions

• Work Independently and as a Team member with Integrity | Precision | Accomplishment | Motivational Ambition | Respect | Inclusion
• Guides country R&D GMSA staff to execute the annual scientific & medical plan for their assigned therapy area
• Chairs the Regional Medical Affairs Team to ensure execution of agreed medical tactics and leverage best practices
• Ensures scientific exchange is aligned with the global scientific communications platform
• Partners with regional Commercial, regional Center of Real-World Evidence (CORE), regional Policy and regional Market Access to drive development and execution of region plans
• Consolidates actionable medical insights from countries in their region
• Engages with a network of contracted Scientific Leaders (SL) and other key stakeholders (therapeutic guideline committees, payers, public groups, government officials, medical societies) from their region
• Supports, as regional TA expert, affiliates staff in engagement with their national scientific leaders
• Organizes regional expert input events to answer Our Company's questions regarding how to implement new indications: advisory boards and expert input forums
• Organizes regional symposia and educational meetings
• Supports countries with the development of local data generation study concepts and protocols
• Reviews investigator-initiated study proposals prior to headquarters submission (ex-USA)
• Manages regional programs (patient support, educational or risk management) to support appropriate and safe utilization of Our Company's medicines

Education

• MD, PhD or PharmD (MD preferred) and recognized medical expertise in the therapy area

Experience | Skills | Knowledge

Required

• Five plus years in country/region Medical Affairs (IBD experience in the US)
• Strong prioritization and decision-making skills
• Effectively collaborate with partners across divisions in a matrix environment
• Principled interpersonal, analytical, communication (verbal and written) skills, in addition to results-oriented project management skills

Preferred

• Scientific leadership and other key stakeholders (payers, public groups, government officials, medical professional organizations) in the assigned therapeutic area

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS
In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

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U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5,2023 our U.S. Hybrid work model will be as follows: 1. Three total days on site per week: Tuesday and Wednesday - plus one additional day of choice based on what works best for organizations and/or teams. 2. Fridays will formally be a remote-working day unless business critical tasks require onsite presence.

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Expected salary range:
$213,280.00 - $335,700.00

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Employee Status:
Regular

Relocation:
No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:
No

Travel Requirements:
25%

Flexible Work Arrangements:
Remote Work

Shift:
1st - Day

Valid Driving License:
No

Hazardous Material(s):
n/a

Requisition ID:R252170