Country Medical Director

Vor 5 Tagen

Luzern, Schweiz Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme Vollzeit

Job Description

Our Medical Affairs team advances patient care by engaging in scientific exchange with external medical experts and industry leaders ensuring the scientific value of our products is comprehended. We unite, communicate and train internal employees to ensure a thorough comprehension of the science behind the medicine and review further unmet medical needs to support collaboration to further differentiate our portfolio.

Reporting to the Global Medical and Scientific Affairs (GMSA) Middle-Europe Region Lead, we are currently seeking a Country Medical Lead Oncology for Switzerland.

Job Purpose:

  • The Country Medical Director (CMD) manages the Medical Affairs Department for Switzerland. They serve as the primary country level contact for Medical Affairs (MA) and as the Chief Medical Officer for the country.

  • The CMD must be able to function well within a matrix organization. The position reports directly to the GMSA MER Lead with a solid line and works in close collaboration with the Country Managing Director as a critical partner and is therefore part of the Country Leadership Team.

  • The CMD interfaces closely with all his colleagues from the Leadership Team and here in particular with the Managing Director, Business Unit Directors, Market Access Lead, Policy and Communications Lead, Business Practices and Commercial Operations Lead, and the Country Heads of Regulatory Affairs, GCTO, Pharmacovigilance, In-Market Quality, and Legal/Compliance.

  • The CMD has several direct reports. Country MA personnel, such as Medical TA Leads, Medical Advisors, Medical Services Manager, and other Medical Specialists report to the CMD.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Medical Director is responsible for oversight of all aspects of local Medical Affairs (MA), including:

  • Oversight of the development and execution of the Medical Affairs strategy for the country based on understanding of global, regional, and local opportunities and requirements.

  • Strategic planning and support of structured and consistent Continuous Medical Education (CME) and Insight generation activities.

  • Creating and maintaining a high performing, highly compliant MA organization for the country.

  • Establishing, managing, and owning local Scientific Leader (SL), investigator, and key decision maker relationships.

  • Representing local opportunities, requirements and needs at the regional and/or global levels.

  • Representing Our Company in external activities requiring the presence of the country’s Senior Medical Leader.

  • Managing the medical aspects of the entire portfolio for Our Company, allocating resources balancing global and local priorities.

  • Managing the medical aspects of submissions for regulatory approval, reimbursement, and tenders for Our Company’s entire portfolio of medicines and vaccines (in collaboration with Market Access, and Commercial colleagues).

  • Strategic planning and support of Company interactions with Authorities and relevant Organizations at all levels.

  • Providing input into local study feasibility and sites selection in support of GCTO (Global Clinical Trial Org).

  • Providing medical and scientific advice to the Leadership Team, Business Units, Market Access functions and others as required.

  • Promotional materials: Responsible Person for release and compliance of promotional material (“werbeverantwortliche Person”) according to Arzneimittel-Werbeverordnung (AWV) Art. 25.

  • Accountable for Designated Point of Contact (DPOC) implementation and responding to customer inquiries.

  • Ensuring compliance with all applicable country regulations.

  • Enhancing the company reputation and profile through an external focus, by representing the company on cross-company boards, industry associations, and media (in collaboration with Policy & Communications).

Minimum Educational Requirements and Core Competencies:

Required:

  • M.D. or equivalent degree from a recognized medical school. Additional advanced degrees, entry on a Specialist Register and a current ‘license to practice’ are a strong plus.

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in global biopharmaceutical industry in Clinical Development and/or Medical Affairs.

  • Minimum of 3 years of people management experience running a large organization of healthcare professionals.

  • Experience in one of the following fields: Oncology, Infectious Diseases Treatment, Vaccines, or Specialty care. Experience in Oncology is a strong plus.

  • Demonstrated effective organizational skills, including ability to set goals and align priorities.

  • Ability to simplify and convey complex concepts and strategies, orally and in writing.

  • Effectively conducts/facilitates meetings. Strong presentation skills.

  • Demonstrated creativity and effectiveness in addressing strategic challenges. Possesses an entrepreneurial mindset; capable of thinking out of the box and taking measured risks.

  • Able to understand issues across a global affiliate network and contribute relevant insights as appropriate.

  • Comfortable managing a matrix organization.

  • Ability to communicate in English on a very high level.

Preferred:

  • An advanced degree (MPH, Ph.D., MBA, Degree in Health Administration or Economics).

  • Experience in Oncology (in a hospital, in a biopharmaceutical company, or an academic institution) is preferred.

  • Strong understanding of the compliance environment in which Medical Affairs functions.

  • Business acumen, ethics, and credible reputation with the external scientific community.

  • Successful leadership and expertise in management of a Medical Affairs team.

  • Experience in the development or field management of interventional/non interventional clinical studies.

  • Experience working in global and regional Medical Affairs functions.

  • Ability to communicate in German on a very high level.

THE COMPANY

Our company has had a presence in Switzerland since 1963. With a regional office and manufacturing/packaging facility, Lucerne is considered the center of operations. Approximately 1,000 people work collaboratively at the four Lucerne locations (Tribschenstrasse, Citybay, Schachen and Kriens). A fifth location has been established in Zurich, aimed at accelerating the development and commercialization of many of our company’s medicines and vaccines, which supports our mission to save and improve lives around the world.

We are proud to be certified as a “Top Employer Switzerland” and “Top Employer Europe” showing the company’s commitment to our employees and the community around us.

+CITYBAY, LUCERNE

The Switzerland Head Office of our company’s Swiss Subsidiary is based in Lucerne's city centre. Located in the heart of the city, employees work collaboratively across many departments including commercial, market access, medical affairs, clinical research, regulatory affairs, and policy & communications.

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