Medical Director: Neurology, Immunology, Oncology -IBU Alliance Markets

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Overall Job Purpose:

As a Clinical Research Physician (CRP) this person will be the therapeutically aligned scientist who will play a key role within the Medical Affairs organization. The primary focus of the CRP is to use the knowledge of the specific disease states within immunology, oncology and neurology, available treatments, and investigational compounds to help deliver strategic/tactical medical planning. CRP plays an important role in the cross-functional partnership, participating and presenting at meetings with government regulatory agencies, medical support for pricing, reimbursement and access (PRA) by providing medical guidance on the PRA plan and interacting with government PRA agencies as needed and leading in local scientific data dissemination (leading and presenting at conferences, advisory boards, etc., and overseeing the development of the scientific content of educational programs).

Key Responsibilities:

Business/Customer Support:

Understand and anticipate the scientific information needs of all local/regional customers (payers, patients, health care providers) and actively address their questions in a timely fashion by leading data analyses and new clinical or health outcomes research efforts.
Actively address customer (payer, patient and health care providers) questions in a timely fashion by leading data analyses and new clinical or health outcomes research efforts.
Contribute to the development of medical strategies to support brand commercialization activities by working closely with the global Medical Affairs and brand teams, Global Patient Outcomes/Real World Evidence and global PRA, clinical management or personnel and other cross-functional management during the development of the local business plan.
Contribute as a scientific and medical expert to activities and deliverables of the PRA organization, in particular giving clinical input and insight to develop payer partnership programs and defend the product value.
Support business-to-business and business-to-government activities as medical expert.
Contribute actively on an ongoing basis to the strategic planning for currently marketed brands.
By offering scientific and creative input, contribute to the development, review, and approval of promotional materials for the brand team.
Support training of sales representatives, and other medical representatives.
Become familiar with market archetypes and potential influence on the medical interventions for the product.
Understand and apply knowledge of customer insights to all customer-related activities.

Scientific Data Dissemination/Exchange:

Establish and maintain appropriate collaborations and relationships with external scientific experts, thought leaders, and the general medical community on a local, national, regional, and possibly international basis.
Be the scientific expert on Lilly compounds in immunology, oncology and neurology and share this knowledge across partners and Lilly internal team,
Support medical information associates in preparation and review of medical letters and other medical information materials.
Knowledge of compliance with local laws and regulations, and global policies and procedures, compliance guidelines with respect to data dissemination and interactions with external health care professionals.
Understand and actively address the unsolicited scientific information needs of external health care professionals according to guidelines above.
Support the planning of SEM, speaker traininga, advisory board meetings, and and/or the facilitation of other meetings with health care professionals.
Support training of local medical personnel, including medical and/or outcome liaisons and health outcomes staff.
Prepare or review scientific information in response to customer questions or media requests.
Provide follow-up to information requested by health care professionals as per global SOPs.
Support data analysis and the development of slide sets (through reviewing and/or approving) and publications (abstracts, posters, manuscripts).
Develop and maintain appropriate collaborations and relationships with relevant professional societies.
Support the design of customer research as medical expert.
Provide congress support (for example, availability to answer questions at exhibits, provide oral and poster presentations, staff medical booth, meet thought leaders, and participate in customer events).
Participate in data analyses, development of scientific data dissemination, and preparation of final reports and publications.
Participate in reporting of clinical trial data in Clinical Trial Registry activities.

Clinical Planning & Clinical Research/Trial Execution and Support:

Represent the clinical needs of the country/region to the business unit medical leadership in the development of clinical strategies, development plans and study protocol design.
Review and approve local informed consent documents and risk profiles to ensure appropriate communication of risk to study subjects.
Collaborate with clinical research staff in the design, conduct and reporting of local clinical trials (for example, sample size, patient commitment, timelines, grants, and governance review interactions).
Review IIT proposals and publications, as requested Contribute to global alignment of Phase 3b/4 clinical studies (and Phase I and II studies where applicable) planned by country(ies) or global Development team.
Understand and actively address the scientific information needs of all investigators and personnel.

Regulatory Support Activities:

Participate in development and review of local labelling and labelling modifications in collaboration with global Development, brand teams, regulatory, and legal. Demonstrate deep knowledge of local label.
Provide medical expertise to regulatory scientists.
Participate in advisory committees.

Scientific Technical Expertise:

Be aware of current trends and projections for clinical practice and access in the therapeutic areas relevant to the products, both near term (1-2 years) and longer-term (3-5 years).
Critically read and evaluate the relevant medical literature; know the status and data from competitive products; and keep updated with medical and other scientific developments relevant to the products.
Act as scientific consultant and protocol expert for clinical study team members and others in medical.

Qualification:

Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy/ MBChB/MBBS with national-council registration
Must be board-eligible or certified in a specialty or specialty relevant to immunology, oncology or neurology or have completed the comparable level of post-medical school clinical training relevant to the country of hiring.
Must have completed education and training at a medical school recognised by the relevant national medical authority and listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (or equivalent).
Must be Fluent in English, both verbal and written; Fluent in Spanish, both verbal and written; fluency in additional local or regional languages an advantage.
Clinical and/or research experience in immunology, oncology or neurology — with the ability to provide medical support across all three therapeutic areas — strongly preferred.
Knowledge of drug development process relevant to country/region preferred.
Strong communication, organizational and negotiation skills.
Demonstrated ability to influence others to create a positive working environment.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Previous TA leadership across geographies
Able to lead and provide clear direction to internal and external teams
Strong planning and execution skills
People management skills
Comfortable in interpreting technical scientific/medical data/research and communicating with credibility, with good presentation skills.
Strong communication, organizational and negotiation skills
Able to effectively and efficiently manage medical budget.
Evidence of good teamwork in a cross-functional environment and interpersonal skills.
Willingness to travel to customers, meetings, and congresses within the Alliances and international (more than 30% of travel time could be required)

Working arrangement:

This role is open to candidates in EMEA locations aligned with Alliances operating hours. Hybrid working may be possible, depending on location needs and local arrangements.

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Overall Job Purpose:

Key Responsibilities:

Business/Customer Support:

Understand and anticipate the scientific information needs of all local/regional customers (payers, patients, health care providers) and actively address their questions in a timely fashion by leading data analyses and new clinical or health outcomes research efforts.

Actively address customer (payer, patient and health care providers) questions in a timely fashion by leading data analyses and new clinical or health outcomes research efforts.

Contribute as a scientific and medical expert to activities and deliverables of the PRA organization, in particular giving clinical input and insight to develop payer partnership programs and defend the product value.

Support business-to-business and business-to-government activities as medical expert.

Contribute actively on an ongoing basis to the strategic planning for currently marketed brands.

By offering scientific and creative input, contribute to the development, review, and approval of promotional materials for the brand team.

Support training of sales representatives, and other medical representatives.

Become familiar with market archetypes and potential influence on the medical interventions for the product.

Understand and apply knowledge of customer insights to all customer-related activities.

Scientific Data Dissemination/Exchange:

Establish and maintain appropriate collaborations and relationships with external scientific experts, thought leaders, and the general medical community on a local, national, regional, and possibly international basis.

Be the scientific expert on Lilly compounds in immunology, oncology and neurology and share this knowledge across partners and Lilly internal team,

Support medical information associates in preparation and review of medical letters and other medical information materials.

Knowledge of compliance with local laws and regulations, and global policies and procedures, compliance guidelines with respect to data dissemination and interactions with external health care professionals.

Understand and actively address the unsolicited scientific information needs of external health care professionals according to guidelines above.

Support the planning of SEM, speaker traininga, advisory board meetings, and and/or the facilitation of other meetings with health care professionals.

Support training of local medical personnel, including medical and/or outcome liaisons and health outcomes staff.

Prepare or review scientific information in response to customer questions or media requests.

Provide follow-up to information requested by health care professionals as per global SOPs.

Support data analysis and the development of slide sets (through reviewing and/or approving) and publications (abstracts, posters, manuscripts).

Develop and maintain appropriate collaborations and relationships with relevant professional societies.

Support the design of customer research as medical expert.

Provide congress support (for example, availability to answer questions at exhibits, provide oral and poster presentations, staff medical booth, meet thought leaders, and participate in customer events).

Participate in data analyses, development of scientific data dissemination, and preparation of final reports and publications.

Participate in reporting of clinical trial data in Clinical Trial Registry activities.

Clinical Planning & Clinical Research/Trial Execution and Support:

Represent the clinical needs of the country/region to the business unit medical leadership in the development of clinical strategies, development plans and study protocol design.

Review and approve local informed consent documents and risk profiles to ensure appropriate communication of risk to study subjects.

Collaborate with clinical research staff in the design, conduct and reporting of local clinical trials (for example, sample size, patient commitment, timelines, grants, and governance review interactions).

Review IIT proposals and publications, as requested Contribute to global alignment of Phase 3b/4 clinical studies (and Phase I and II studies where applicable) planned by country(ies) or global Development team.

Understand and actively address the scientific information needs of all investigators and personnel.

Regulatory Support Activities:

Participate in development and review of local labelling and labelling modifications in collaboration with global Development, brand teams, regulatory, and legal. Demonstrate deep knowledge of local label.

Provide medical expertise to regulatory scientists.

Participate in advisory committees.

Scientific Technical Expertise:

Be aware of current trends and projections for clinical practice and access in the therapeutic areas relevant to the products, both near term (1-2 years) and longer-term (3-5 years).

Critically read and evaluate the relevant medical literature; know the status and data from competitive products; and keep updated with medical and other scientific developments relevant to the products.

Act as scientific consultant and protocol expert for clinical study team members and others in medical.

Qualification:

Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy/ MBChB/MBBS with national-council registration

Must be board-eligible or certified in a specialty or specialty relevant to immunology, oncology or neurology or have completed the comparable level of post-medical school clinical training relevant to the country of hiring.

Must have completed education and training at a medical school recognised by the relevant national medical authority and listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (or equivalent).

Must be Fluent in English, both verbal and written; Fluent in Spanish, both verbal and written; fluency in additional local or regional languages an advantage.

Clinical and/or research experience in immunology, oncology or neurology — with the ability to provide medical support across all three therapeutic areas — strongly preferred.

Knowledge of drug development process relevant to country/region preferred.

Strong communication, organizational and negotiation skills.

Demonstrated ability to influence others to create a positive working environment.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Previous TA leadership across geographies

Able to lead and provide clear direction to internal and external teams

Strong planning and execution skills

People management skills

Comfortable in interpreting technical scientific/medical data/research and communicating with credibility, with good presentation skills.

Strong communication, organizational and negotiation skills

Able to effectively and efficiently manage medical budget.

Evidence of good teamwork in a cross-functional environment and interpersonal skills.

Willingness to travel to customers, meetings, and congresses within the Alliances and international (more than 30% of travel time could be required)

Working arrangement:

This role is open to candidates in EMEA locations aligned with Alliances operating hours. Hybrid working may be possible, depending on location needs and local arrangements.