US Regional Cardiovascular Principal Scientist Medical Affairs
US Regional Cardiovascular Principal Scientist Medical Affairs
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$ 250800 - 394800
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Job Description
Job Description
The US Regional Director/Principal Scientist Medical Affairs (RDMA) is responsible for driving execution of the Value and Implementation (V&I) team plans within the US for the cardiovascular therapeutic area focusing on atherosclerosis. They are impactful members of regional cross-functional teams including Global Medical Affairs (GMAT) US Commercial Value Team Policy and Market Access. They engage with their network of US scientific leaders. This is a US based position in Research Laboratories Global Medical & Scientific Affairs.
Primary activities
Guides country GMSA staff to execute the annual V&I plan for the cardiovascular TA focusing on atherosclerosis.
Co-chairs the Regional Medical Affairs Team to ensure execution of agreed medical tactics and leverage best practices
Ensures scientific exchange is aligned with the global scientific communications platforms
Partners with regional Commercial Outcomes Research (OR) regional Policy and regional Market Access to drive development and execution of region plans.
Consolidates actionable medical insights from the US medical affairs team.
Engages with a network of US scientific leaders and other key stakeholders (therapeutic guideline committees payers public groups government officials medical societies).
Supports as regional TA expert affiliates staff in engagement with their national scientific leaders
Organizes US group input meetings (GIMs) to answer questions how to implement new medicines in the cardiovascular therapeutic area.
Provides medical strategic support for US regional symposia and educational meetings
Reviews investigator-initiated study proposals prior to headquarters submission
Manages regional programs (patient support educational or risk management) to support appropriate and safe utilization of company medicines
Required Education Minimum:
MD PhD or PharmD (MD preferred) and recognized medical expertise in the therapy area
Required Experience and Skills:
Five years experience in Medical Affairs
Strong prioritization and decision-making skills
Ability to effectively collaborate with partners across divisions within a matrix environment
Excellent interpersonal analytical communication (written as well as oral) in addition toresults-oriented project management skills
Experience in cardiology endocrinology metabolism or vascular medicine is preferred
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Expected US salary range:
$250800.00 - $394800.00Available benefits include bonus eligibility long term incentive if applicable health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family) retirement benefits paid holidays vacation and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here.
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