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In this new and exciting role as the Director Medical Modernization (all genders) you will be responsible for helping todevelop and implement new innovative tools and capabilities for our Value and Implementation (V&I) organization focusing specifically on helping totransform scientific engagement within the country and region by implementing an omnichannel strategy for scientific leader (SL) engagement aligned with local rules and regulations.
In this position you will work closely with crossfunctional teams including local country teams and colleagues from the Global Medical Value Capabilities Hub Analytics Center of Excellence V&I Therapeutic Areas (TA) IT Legal and Compliance to help develop and implement new channels for medical communications and new tools to enhance field medical/medical advisor SL engagement capabilities.
As the Director Medical Modernization (all genders) you will helpcoordinate a Medical Modernization (MM) network in the EMEAC region enabling bidirectional communication sharing and scaling of best practices and modernizing the way medical teams work in the you will be critical in our change management efforts by communicating and supporting new ways of working and inspiring others to adopt innovative ways of working as we shape and transform our V&I engagement strategy.
In this role you will:
HelpimplementMM strategy across all V&I therapeutic areas (TAs) while focusing on medical omnichannel and field medical solutions and capabilities in support of scientific exchange in their local country and in the EMEAC region.
Identify evaluate and support adoption of datadriven omnichannel strategies that address external SL engagement and medical education objectives and gaps to establish a bestinclass technologyenabled V&I organization.
Lead specific MM projects in the EMEAC region in collaboration with the respective global MM project teams.
Support change management efforts to ensure advocacy for new & emerging technological capabilities such as the medical portal content personalization novel field medical engagement tools as well as datadriven digital solutions and generative AI innovations.
Analyzes data trends and performance to enhance decisionmaking through the effective use of advanced analytics platforms and capabilities.
Communicate influence and inspire others to drive MM efforts and transformational change within medical affairs fostering a culture of continuous improvement to achieve long term success.
Serve as subject matter expert in innovation & data analytics and as local point of contact between the local country Medical Affairs team and the EMEAC MM organization.
Acts as a role model for digital innovation data ownership and value creation proactively coaching colleagues into the concepts.
What we are looking for:
Minimum of a Masters degree in technical fields such as engineering computer science or data science. PhD PharmD or MD degree preferred.
3 years of prior Medical Affairs experience within a multinational pharma company.
Proven ability to develop and implement technical strategies for delivering scientific content across digital platforms.
Knowledge and understanding of relevant local pharmaceutical laws and regulations.
Experience leveraging emerging technologies such as AI machine learning digital health platforms and advanced analytics to drive innovation in medical affairs.
Proven ability to work crossfunctionally with the ability to influence and lead change while building strong alignment and partnerships.
Strong compliance IQ and familiarity with regulations and standards for health care provider engagements and corresponding international pharmaceutical codes.
Strong project management skills with intellectual curiosity and the ability to execute and lead complex strategic and operational initiatives in matrix structures.
Wellorganized focused on results capable of managing multiple projects with respect to priorities and charting a course for others.
Innovative thinker entrepreneurial spirit ability to identify and develop novel approaches to tackle daily tasks.
Selfdriven proactive with the ability to deliver as a team leader team member and individual contributor.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Currently based in Germany no relocation offered.
Our Benefits:
Flexible working hours and hybrid working model.
Attractive compensation package (13 monthly salaries plus target cash and share bonus).
Holiday allowance (1200 per annum).
30 days annual leave.
Company pension.
Company car.
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 anothers thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
People with severe disabilities and their equivalents will be given preference if they are equally qualified.
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