Scientific Director, Immunology

Kyowa Kirin is a fast-growing global specialty pharmaceutical company that applies state-of-the-art biotechnologies to discover and deliver novel medicines in four disease areas: bone and mineral; intractable hematologic; hematology oncology; and rare disease. A Japan-based company our goal is to translate science into smiles by delivering therapies where no adequate treatments currently exist working from drug discovery to product development and commercialization. In North America we are headquartered in Princeton NJ with offices in California North Carolina and Mississauga Ontario.

Summary of Job:

The Scientific Director will support the Global MA Product Head in the planning and execution of Global Medical Affairs activities for rocatinlimab in building and facilitating highly effective collaborations and alignment with alliance partner as well as regional and country medical leadership and other key cross-functional stakeholders. co-creating and executing the global medical publications and communication plans for rocatinlimab including congress planning supporting the development and execution of the annual Medical Strategy Document and the Evidence Generation Plan relevant global training on product and disease evidence and management and development of global medical information materials to ensure industry-leading global medical affairs capabilities. This position will provide leadership to support additional global medical functional activities including global advisory meetings global medical internal meetings and global medical studies and evidence generation in collaboration with the Global MA Product Head.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate closely with Amgen medical affairs professionals according to the co-licensing agreement
• Serve as product and disease subject matter expert and support rocatinlimab scientific publications medical communications medical information materials and evidence generation strategy
• Support the Product Head in the development of the Global Medical Affairs Strategy Document for rocatinlimab
• Serve as Lead for the effective and appropriate execution of the overarching joint global publications and communications plans for rocatinlimab
• Serve as lead medical reviewer on global scientific communications co-created with Amgen global medical affairs
• Serve as owner of Kyowa Kirin scientific communications libraries for rocatinlimab materials and ensure documents are shared with regions accordingly
• Support training of regional medical teams (US Japan and any additional markets opted in by Kyowa Kirin) and other internal stakeholders as needed
• Collaborate with project managers to develop budgets for global program tactics
• Facilitate best practice sharing between global and countries. Build professional working relationships with Global Region and key markets
• Work effectively within the established corporate and industry compliance guidelines

Job Requirements:

Education

Advanced degree in a scientific discipline (M.D. PhD or PharmD). Specialization in Immunology or a related field strongly preferred

Experience

• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry or equivalent Immunology related experience
• Immunology experience is preferred (Dermatology Respiratory Rheumatology and/or Gastroenterology)
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively and cross-functionally with medical global brand teams market research sales managed markets sales operations business development regulatory research & development manufacturing finance and legal

Technical Skills

• Exceptional interpersonal communication presentation and organizational skills.
• Strategic thinking with demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders across matrix environments.
• Deep understanding of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements and environment as well as applicable industry guidelines and requirements for compliance.
• Analytic and synthetic capacity with the ability to understand and simplify

Non-Technical Skills

Demonstrated ability to organize prioritize meet deadlines make decisions and change course of action quickly. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Strong work ethic is required. Detail oriented and excellent follow through. Has the ability to flex and deal with ambiguity in a dynamic fast-paced high growth environment. Has a passion for personal learning and development to be able to grow with the company. Cultural sensitivity and ability to develop consensus within a multinational organization.

Physical Demands: Normal office environment with prolonged sitting and extensive computer work

Working Conditions: Requires up to 30% domestic and international travel

The anticipated salary for this position will be $219200 to $286600. The actual salary offered for this role at commencement of employment may vary based on several factors including but not limited to relevant experience skill set qualifications education (including applicable licenses and certifications job-based knowledge location and other business and organizational needs.

The listed salary is just one component of the overall compensation package. At Kyowa Kirin North America we provide a comprehensive range of benefits including:

• 401K with company matching
• Discretionary Profit Sharing
• Annual Bonus Program (Sales Bonus for Sales Jobs)
• Generous PTO and Holiday Schedule which includes Summer and Winter Shut-Downs Sick Days and Volunteer Days
• Healthcare Benefits (Medical Dental Prescription Drugs and Vision)
• HSA & FSA Programs
• Well-Being and Work/Life Programs
• Long-Term Incentives
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Concierge Service
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Awards

The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.

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