Director of Medical Affairs, Oncology

About this role

Responsibilities

• Work in collaboration with
• the
• Medical Affairs United Kingdom
• and Ireland Leadership team (UKILT
• ), the UK
• Onc
• o
• logy
• Cross-functional Leadership team
• and
• lead the Oncology Medical Affairs Directorate
• .
• Strategically plan for the implementation of oncology medicines and utilis
• e
• the team (and
• work
• in
• g
• partnership with
• cross-functional
• teams
• ) to create
• strong strategic
• Medical Action Plans (MAPs) for each key
• area
• / asset
• .
• Deliver, through leadership of the team, tactics in the MAPs to a high standard of medical affairs excellence, and in doing so,
• seek
• to administer new capabilities
• and innovation
• for the team where needed.
• Represent our company medical function as the senior leader for our Oncology portfolio at clinical or scientific meetings or by
• direct 1:1
• ’s
• , building strong relationships with top tier stakeholders in healthcare provision, academic research
• ,
• commissioning
• , NHSE, etc
• .
• Lead for the UK
• , w
• orking closely with External Affairs, Scientific Policy, to ensure detailed mapping of emerging and evolving UK life sciences capabilities and opportunities to connect these with UK MAPs and global strategies.
• Ensure a detailed knowledge of the company early and late pipeline is developed and
• maintained
• with
• strategic
• collaboration
• / alignment with discovery, development
• , value and access
• and regulatory teams
• to
• give
• strategic directs and
• forsee
• organisational setup.
• Undertake advice seeking activities for pipeline medicines and define the potential impact on the patient early in the development cycle.
• Work
• in close collaboration with the Head of Health Technology Assessment and Outcomes Research,
• maintain
• ing
• oversight of
• the
• UK medical affairs Phase 3b and phase 4 (RWD) projects, with matrix leadership of study operations and budget, delivering an inclusive
• integrated evidence plan (IEP) with robust and
• timely
• data generation and publication
• .
• In partnership with market access and commercial colleagues, deliver effective horizon scanning activities and HTA submissions. This would include creating access programmes (where
• appropriate)
• to deliver medicines earlier to patients.
• Assess directorate team capabilities and operational status to ensure that the team are excelling in meeting UK regulatory and governance frameworks. Working with UKILT ensure directorate members are ‘audit’ ready e.g. MHRA audits and lead the team during audits.
• In collaboration with the UKILT, support the implementation of the UK and Ireland (UKI) medical affairs training programme and contributing to its development. In delivering team
• objectives
• champion cross functional partnership and dismantle silo working.
• Develop and mentor talent to fulfil their potential, attracting new talent to the organisation and effectively addressing under performance. When
• appropriate deputise
• for other medical UKILT members.
• Qualifications and Experience
• Medical
• /
• pharmacy degree
• , or
• higher science degree with industry experience and clear demonstration of achievements.
• Significant
• medical affairs

Requirements

• .
• Ensure operational and fiscal excellence in the oncology medical affairs directorate, in close alignment with the UK Medical Leadership Team.
• To function in a non-promotional capacity for 100% of the time spent in role
• .
• is
• and
• clinical development
• being a bonus.
• Oncology
• experience essential
• .
• High level
• of knowledge of ABPI Code of Practice, preferably a final signatory status.
• A demonstration of understanding the identification, application and adoption of innovative technologies and processes in the pharmaceutical and/or healthcare delivery environments.
• Proven leadership
• with a focus on talent development
• .
• Having managed teams before essential.
• Proven relationship building skills with scientific leaders (either in the pharmaceutical industry or healthcare/academic setting).
• Understanding of the wider NHS environment and key opportunities for pharma and the NHS to partner effectively within the scope of the ABPI Code of Practice.
• We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively for the common good. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
• Required Skills:
• ABPI Code of Practice, Change Agility, Healthcare Education, Healthcare Management, Management Process, Medical Affairs, Medical Review, Oncology, People Leadership, Professional Networking, Results-Oriented, Scientific Communications, Stakeholder Engagement
• Preferred Skills:
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• Employee Status:
• Regular