Director, Global Medical Oncology, US IO Lung Cancer Portfolio

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Position Summary

The primary responsibility of the Director for IO Lung Cancer in Global Medical, with a focus on the US, is to develop and implement the US Medical strategies and objectives for assigned tumors.  This role is responsible for integrating and aligning tumor strategies by establishing and maintaining cross-functional collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including, but not limited to, US Commercialization, Global Medical, Clinical Development, and Medical Capabilities teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Medical Product Lead for US medical plan that is both product and disease specific in alignment with US Commercialization (USC) and Global Medical, translating strategies into effective US Medical launch plans and life cycle management plans.

• Provide strategic, scientific, and executional leadership while partnering with the integrated matrix team, including Medical, Commercial, and Access organizations.

• Develop/refine and implement key medical activities, including medical advisory boards, Scientific Engagement Partner resources and training, congresses, reactive content, and communication strategy, including publications.

• Establish data generation strategies and collaborate with Medical Evidence Generation (MEG) to oversee the execution of the Investigator-Sponsored Research (ISR) programs from concept through full execution, including reporting the evidence at scientific congresses, in peer-reviewed publications, and proactive/reactive BMS communication tools.

• Collaborate within Medical matrix teams (Field Medical, Data Generation, Patient Advocacy, Medical Education, and Congress Management) to plan and deliver medical objectives with flawless execution and budget utilization.

• Partner closely with colleagues in Discovery, Clinical Research, Regulatory, and Health Outcomes to ensure the science of the pipeline products and marketed medicines is understood and communicated properly internally and externally.

• Collaborate and communicate with US Commercialization & Access organizations to integrate medical perspectives into the commercialization process and ensure appropriate alignment between commercial and medical plans.

• Develop and maintain long-term, trusted relationships with external Thought Leaders and scientific experts to assess unmet medical needs and develop appropriate medical strategies.

• Ensure medical strategies, objectives, and tactics are aligned across the medical matrix and integrated with the strategic brand plan.

Qualifications & Experience

• Advanced scientific degree (PharmD, MD, PhD, PA/NP)

• Prior (5+ years) pharmaceutical industry experience in medical affairs is preferred

• Highly organized and motivated individual with the ability to lead multiple projects and initiatives across diverse high performing matrix teams

• Possess excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written

• He or she should understand pharmaceutical drug development including clinical development, regulatory, life cycle management of pharmaceutical products, and collaboration with Thought Leaders in the field

• The ideal candidate will have clinical expertise, and/or some relevant experience in the disease area within the pharmaceutical industry, such as within Medical Affairs or Clinical Development

• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills to navigate complex situations and gain alignment with diverse stakeholders, and work effectively within cross-functional teams

• Demonstrated ability to execute and deliver results in a deadl