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Position Summary
The Worldwide (WW) Medical Director, Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) is a core member of the Rheumatology WW Medical and PsA Launch Teams. This individual will play a key role in the development and execution of medical and launch strategies across markets with a principal focus on ensuring the evidence needs of markets are met via clinical trial and real-world data analyses. This individual will report to the Senior Director, WW Medical Lead for Psoriatic Arthritis.
Key Responsibilities
Therapeutic Area: Rheumatology, Psoriatic Arthritis
Collaborate with the WW Medical matrix team to develop and execute the medical strategy for psoriatic arthritis including launch, medical evidence generation, and medical communications
Partner with the WW Evidence Strategy lead, markets, and cross functional teams to translate insights from market teams, experts, and other stakeholders to design the evidence strategy for PsA, aligned with the brand strategy
Lead timely and robust data analysis of the Phase 3 POETYK PsA program and collaborate with HEOR colleagues on real world studies
Collaborate with Medical Communications leads on the development of a robust plan to translate evidence generation activities into timely and robust scientific publications
Collaborate with Medical Communications leads on the development and maintenance of scientific resources including the scientific narrative, lexicon, reactive decks, and Q&As
Interact and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders and collaborators advising the PsA program
Qualifications & Experience
Advanced, scientific or medical degree; eg PhD, MD, DO, NP, PA, PharmD
Minimum 5+ years experience in the pharma/biopharma industry
Rheumatology, evidence generation, and/or launch experience is ideal
Advanced understanding of the scientific principles underpinning data analysis and medical communications
Ability to distill complex scientific questions down to simple, easy to understand analyses, evidence, and communications
Strong interpersonal communication skills commensurate with the need to work closely with both external physicians/scientists and in-house teams while maintaining scientific credibility
Strong listening, problem solving, and prioritization skills
Excellent planning and organization skills including the ability to work under pressure, and to maintain scientific excellence within timelines
Ability to navigate complex topics in a matrix environment with grace and confidence
Strong leadership experience within multi-functional project teams and managing external agencies
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong oral presentation skills
Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and integrity; representing the company’s high ethics, moral behavior, and professionalism standards
HQ-based position with global travel expected up to 25%.
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