Director, MSL Immunology US

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-basedcompany our goal is to make people smile by delivering breakthroughs where no adequate treatments currently exist working from drug discovery to product development and North America we are headquartered in Princeton NJ with offices in California Massachusetts and Ontario

Summary of Job

The Director MSL Immunology is a field-based leadership role within the Medical Affairs organization responsible for leading the Immunology Medical Science Liaison (MSL) team and serving as a key liaison to the external medical and scientific community on behalf of Kyowa Kirin.

This role guides and supports the MSL team in identifying engaging and building relationships with patient advocacy organizations key opinion leaders (KOLs) and other healthcare professionals (HCPs). The Director actively participates in scientific exchange through field ride-alongs medical congresses and advisory board engagements.

As needed the Director may also provide interim field coverage for open or temporarily vacant territories (e.g. vacation leave of absence transitions) and perform core MSL responsibilities to ensure continuity of field medical support.

Essential Functions:

Acts as a role model to lead U.S. Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Immunology program

• Become well-versed in the relevant disease state related literature and Kyowa Kirin rare diseasefocused products
• Participate in and contribute to annual strategic medical planning
• Lead development and execution of the KOL engagement plan
• Contribute to the development of an MSL training plan
• Hire train develop inspire and mentor MSL team members
• Create and execute a strategic MSL plan
• Develop team goals and coach team members
• Manage performance and compliance of the MSL team
• Compile organize and synthesize insights gathered by the MSL team
• Coordinate with internal partners to identify educational gaps and organize team and/or individual training
• Work regularly in the field (territory and/or conferences) with each MSL team member
• Assist MSL team members in guiding healthcare professionals through the IIS submission process
• Support the MSL team in educating healthcare professionals and when appropriate managed market decision-makers on Kyowa Kirins product portfolio
• Identify team educational needs through observation and collaborate with the training team to address gaps
• Ensure dissemination of transparent fair-balanced and compliant scientific and clinical information in a timely ethical and customer-focused manner
• Facilitate speaker development and training
• Attend and provide scientific support at select national regional and local medical conferences
• Participate in advisory boards and clinical investigator meetings as appropriate
• Translate and communicate high-quality field insights to leadership and Medical Affairs colleagues
• Identify team members strengths development areas and interests; develop Individual Development Plans (IDPs)
• Assign projects to strengthen capabilities and address knowledge or skill gaps
• Adhere to all company regulatory and compliance policies was this cleaned up

Job Requirements:

Education

• A doctorate level degree (e.g. MD PharmD PhD) in life sciences with relevant experience is preferred; however a relevant life science bachelors degree (e.g. RN MS) is required

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of Medical Science Liaison experience
• At least two (2) years of MSL management experience
• Preferably within immunology therapeutic areas

Technical Skills

• Outstanding leadership abilities with a demonstrated capacity to lead inspire build collaborative relationships and effectively manage and resolve conflict
• Results-driven with a collaborative team-oriented mindset
• Demonstrated success working cross-functionally across functions and stakeholders
• Deep understanding of drug development processes and applicable legal and regulatory compliance requirements
• Excellent communication skills including written verbal listening and presentation capabilities
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word Excel and PowerPoint
• Commitment to the highest ethical legal regulatory and scientific standards in all aspects of work

Non-Technical Skills

• Demonstrated ability to organize prioritize meet deadlines make decisions and adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and execution
• Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic fast-paced high-growth environment and navigate ambiguity
• Passion for continuous learning and professional development to grow with the organization
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to build alignment and consensus within a multinational organization

Physical Requirements:

Normal office environment with prolonged sitting and extensive computer work

Requires up to 70% domestic and international travel.

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The anticipated salary for this position will be $260000 to $274000. 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.

Kyowa Kirin provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:

• Medical Dental & Vision Insurance Basic and Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account Business Travel Insurance Employee Assistance Programs
• Pet Insurance
• Retirement Savings 401k with company match
• Well-Being and Work-Life Programs Including Gympass Nutrition Counseling Volunteer Time Off Flexible Work Arrangements Parental Leave Adoption Assistance and TouchCare Insurance & Billing Support
• Generous Paid Time Off Sick Time & Paid Holidays
• Perks and Discounts with Tickets at Work and LifeMart
• Reward & Recognition Programs
• Career Development and Training

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