Job Description

This is what you will do:

The Associate Medical Director will provide strategic support and leadership in our expanding neurology pipeline portfolio. Responsible for providing strong scientific and medical expertise and support with an in-depth understanding of neuro-immunology and complement related diseases in the neurology space. Will support the development and implementation of the strategic plans for multiple compounds and indications in a strongly matrixed environment with effective cross-functional collaboration. Support the Alexion Global Medical Affairs mission to maximize patient outcomes by setting and continuously advancing the evidence-based medical standard of care.

You will be responsible for:

• Developing and implementing global medical strategy and plan for GMA activities (pre-launch) and the strategically aligned tactical plan (also responsible for the execution) for the neurology pipeline portfolio by providing medical leadership, insight and strategy to the neurology R&D team across functions and countries globally. Responsible for the following:
• Medical representation at the relevant Global Product Teams (GPTs)
• Serving as the Medical Affairs medical expert for the cross functional group
• Contributing to the development of the target product profiles (TPPs)
• Supporting the other representing functions on the key activities as applicable
• Leading on the situational assessment and the global product strategy development including harmonization of activities involving KOLs:
• Developing in-year global medical strategy, Implementation and budget plan for global initiatives as applicable
• Developing and executing of major registration LCM program and geographically expansion strategy, including design and execution of company-sponsored data generation activities
• Providing medical review and ensure alignment strategy of Investigator sponsored research (ISR) proposals including the review of the Final Report
• Providing clear strategic guidance to scientific communication, internal medical training, external medical education (CME, Symposia, medical education), Medical info, in developing functional plans supporting global medical strategy
• Serving as the medical expert and resource within ALXN in support of the therapeutic area for pipeline neurology products/indications.
• Leading content development and presentation for external medical education programs, and other Global Medical initiatives
• Developing, conducting, or participating in therapeutic training programs for Alexion personnel.
• Medical affairs review of field medical tools, internal commercial training material
• Medical affairs review of value proposition
• Medical affairs review of congress abstracts and publications
• Establishing strategic partnerships with centers of excellence and KOLs in areas of scientific interest and serves as conduit for flow of information both out to the medical community and into the company:
• Developing and executing Global KOL medical engagement strategy
• Establish and/or enhance partnerships with key academic institutions and develop relationships with global key thought leaders
• Planning, designing and managing global medical Advisory Boards and gather insight from regional/local medical Advisory Boards

You will need to have:

• Must have a MD, PhD or Pharm D level degree or equivalent
• Preferred experiences in Medical Affairs function (3+/5+ years depending on the title)
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Experience/ability to work in a matrix cross-functional ennvironment, both internally and remotely
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated track record and ability to drive results as an effective a team member and project leader
• Proven ability to manage budget and resources
• Strong business acumen
• Ability to build partnership access between HQ and affiliates
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing conditions
• Excellent problem solving, organizational, and negotiating skills
• Must demonstrate an energy and enthusiasm which brings a positive approach to all challenges Sense of ethics and responsibility
• Travel required up to 25%
• The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.

We would prefer for you to have:

• Scientific and technical acumen in Neurology and Neuro-immunology
• Experience in the design and/or execution of company-sponsored data generation activities, including disease-state and/or therapy focused registries
• Health Outcomes Research/Reiumbursment Experience

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Date Posted 18-Jul-2023

Closing Date 17-Sep-2023

Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, religion, creed or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), parental status (including adoption or surrogacy), military status, protected veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion provides reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding an accommodation, please contact . Alexion participates in E-Verify.

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