Global Head Medical Affairs - Remote
Global Head Medical Affairs - Remote
Join us in helping patients with rare diseases. At Egetis Therapeutics we challenge the status quo for the benefit of those in need. We offer an open, positive and supportive culture where everyone can be their best. Through trust, we work seamlessly across functions. As an employee you are empowered and encouraged to have an entrepreneurial spirit, enjoying an organization with conscious and efficient decision-making. We also take pride in having a great working climate!
Our vision is to bring unique life-improving therapies to patients with rare diseases. Egetis Therapeutics currently has two drug candidates in late-stage clinical development, and we are continuously seeking opportunities to grow our pipeline. For the lead drug candidate, Egetis submitted a marketing authorization application to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) in October 2023 and intends to submit a new drug application (NDA) in the US in mid 2024 under the Fast-Track Designation granted by FDA. We are now on an exciting journey to establish our own teams for product launches in Europe and North America.
We are committed, courageous, and collaborative people. Become a part of our inspiring environment. We care for the rare!
Our Head Quarter is based in Stockholm. For this role, you may work remotely from anywhere in Europe.
As Global Head Medical Affairs, you will provide strategic planning and leadership in execution of all global Medical Affairs activities that advance the understanding and shape the medical landscape in relation to the relevant diseases and Egetis Therapeutics products. You will oversee and drive the performance and development of the global medical affairs team. As a key member of the global commercial leadership team, you will contribute actively to the overall global strategy. You will be the owner of the global medical affairs plans and take an active role in the implementation of key activities. Being the chairman of the Global Medical Affairs Team meetings, you will coordinate activities and facilitate sharing of market insights and best practices. The role reports to the Chief Medical Officer and has a dotted line to VP Commercial Operations.
Duties and responsibilities
- Accountable for development and implementation of product specific global medical affairs plans and alignment across countries, in line with best clinical practices and overall Commercial/Corporate objectives
- Accountable for interactions with patient advocacy groups
- Ensure all Medical Affairs activities comply with current pharmaceutical regulations, Egetis Therapeutics’ internal policies and procedures, Egetis Therapeutics’ Code of Conduct and follows state of the art governance, reporting systems and structures
- Support managed access initiatives for Egetis Therapeutics’ drug candidates ahead of marketing authorization
- Ensure scientific leadership in the relevant diseases
- Develop and continuously maintain the highest product and scientific/medical expertise of all Medical Affairs employees, ensuring they are acknowledged internally and externally as experts
- Systematically assess medical education needs cross-functionally and implement appropriate medical education programs for commercial teams and other functions
- Engage in planning and execution of advisory boards, symposiums and congress activities
- Engage and build sustainable relationships with external stakeholders as a key ambassador of the company
- Contribute to development of life cycle management plans
- Contribute to market access activities such as value dossiers
- Contribute to global publication planning
- Develop data dissemination strategies
- Contribute to medical information activities
- Attract, develop and retain talents
- Exemplary role model of our Values
- Craft a culture that encourages others to be their best and speak up
- Ensure field-based medical teams have clear objectives, performance metrics and collaborative and compliant working relationships with other functions
What you will bring to the role:
Experience and Education
- You have an MD, if you have a PhD it is a plus
- Significant (10+ years) experience in a biotech or pharmaceutical company, with increasing levels of leadership responsibility within R&D and/or Medical Affairs
- Prior launch experience required
- 3+ years experience from medical affairs roles in rare diseases
- Demonstrated success in small, entrepreneurial environment through a hands-on, solution-oriented approach
- Previous experience from endocrinology or neurology therapeutic areas is a plus
Competencies
- As a leader you have customer focus, a strategic mindset and can manage complexity. You drive results and engagement, work collaboratively with others and know how to build effective teams. You can also adapt your approach to match the shifting demands of different situations
- You are fluent in English, both written and verbal, and have strong presentation skills
- You also bring deep knowledge of current pharmaceutical regulation and proven ability to manage budgets and resources
Values
Naturally you share our values:
Courage - We challenge the status quo for the benefit of the patient
Commitment - We operate with high ethical standards through an efficient organization to deliver top quality results
Collaboration – Through trust, we work seamlessly across functions and with external partners
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