Sr. Medical Affairs Scientific Director

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

Position Purpose:

 

Support the development of scientifically-sound medical plans in Immunology- and Infectious Disease-related therapeutic areas. Develop and lead Medical Affairs initiatives and strategies aligned with the global and US medical plan to support innovation and company goals. Provide medical guidance and consultation to internal stakeholders and educate external customers in therapeutic areas of interest and in support of Grifols existing products and innovation portfolio. Build and/or maintain relationships with key opinion leaders and gather insights to inform company strategy and innovation portfolio.

 

*Opportunity is US-based with 20% national/international travel; Can be based in RTP, North Carolina or remote (home office)

 

Major Tasks of Position:

 

1. Serve as the therapy area expert for internal and external stakeholders. Provides expert clinical and scientific support to internal teams in the Scientific Innovation Office and commercial functions.
2. Support development of global and US medical affairs plans in alignment with business objectives. Contribute to commercial strategic planning globally and in the US.
3. Build/maintain relationships with scientific thought leaders in Immunology and Infectious Diseases and related indications 
4. Provide product and disease-specific education and training to internal stakeholders and external customers
5. Participate in and/or facilitate advisory boards, speaker training meetings, symposia, webinars, standalone meetings, etc
6. Review promotional materials and medical information letters to ensure medical accuracy
7. Contribute to the development and execution of publication plans and strategies
8. Review investigator initiated research concepts and proposals and make funding recommendations
9. Serve as a company ambassador during engagements with external patient advocacy organizations
10. Provides strategic input for business development plans and provide scientific/medical review for BD opportunities
11. Attends global and national medical conferences and report key findings and insights to internal stakeholders
12. Partner with patient advocacy, regulatory, HEOR, and market access to support US and global needs

 

Qualifications/Skills/Education

 

• MD with at least 12 years experience in Immunology and Infectious Diseases, Board Certification preferred, prior academic position preferred
• Knowledge of medical affairs within plasma/pharmaceutical industry experience preferred
• Advanced analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills
• Excellent relationship building skills and ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Results-driven and committed to excellence in the achievement of objectives
• Willingness to travel within the US and globally to attend internal and external events/conferences (15-20%)
• Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements.  Example:  If a job level requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience, an equivalency could include 8 years of experience, an Associate’s degree with 6 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 2 years of experience.

 

Pay Scale:

The estimated pay scale for the Medical Affairs Scientific Director 2 role based in the United States (non-California), is $240,000.00 - $330,000.00 per year/per hour. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in 30% of the company bonus pool. We offer a wide variety of benefits including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 9 paid Holidays per year, up to 5% 40