Sumitomo Pharma
Director, Medical Affairs Strategy (Prostate Cancer)
Sumitomo Pharma, Dover, Delaware, United States, 19904
Overview
Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with key operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), Canada (Sumitomo Pharma Canada, Inc.) and Europe (Sumitomo Pharma Switzerland GmbH) focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women’s health, rare diseases, psychiatry & neurology, and cell & gene therapies. With several marketed products in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, and a diverse pipeline of early- to late-stage assets, we aim to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner. For more information, visit our website or follow us on LinkedIn. Job Overview The Director, Medical Strategy (Prostate Cancer) will be a key member of the Medical Affairs team reporting to the Senior Director, Medical Affairs Strategy. The role is responsible for developing the strategic direction and alliance management for the Prostate Cancer therapeutic area and setting the strategy for both internal company programs and external facing interactions. This position will lead and communicate with cross-functional team members to develop and execute the strategy and collaborate with Commercial leadership on strategic initiatives. It will also advance patient advocacy efforts to ensure Medical Affairs activities align with patient-focused programs. Job Duties and Responsibilities Develops and aligns Medical Affairs strategic plans with brand imperatives based on external engagement, input from MSLs and cross-functional teams, data generation, and efforts to educate and raise awareness among stakeholders.
Serve as Medical Strategy lead for the Pfizer alliance for Prostate, coordinating and aligning all Medical Affairs activities and budget within SMPA and with alliance partners.
Oversee the strategy and development of Medical Affairs plans and scientific platforms.
Ensure cross-functional medical alignment with the US Field Medical team, Medical Communications & Operations, RWE & HEOR and ex-US colleagues.
Direct the implementation of plans executed through multi-modal medical education channels (publications, presentations, congresses, advisory boards, CME, medical symposia and other channels).
Oversee the development and implementation of detailed scientific Publication Plans.
Work with cross-functional teams to develop and execute Medical Advisory Board Plans.
Engage externally to develop relationships with key opinion leaders and maintain a visible role within the scientific community.
Collaborate with the commercial organization to bring medical perspectives to commercial strategies and align with Marketing & Market Access for effective collaboration between office and field forces.
Partner with Research & Development for ongoing and post- lifecycle input and represent Medical Affairs on lifecycle teams to provide Medical Affairs input to R&D.
Define and attend relevant medical and scientific conferences to support speakers and publication goals, and participate in competitive intelligence collection within company guidelines.
Provide input into Medical Education programs.
Provide strategy and oversight for the development of a US Investigator Initiated Study and Collaborative Research program.
Provide detailed and compliant medical review of external resources, communications, and publications to ensure medical accuracy and fair balance.
Develop and oversee Medical Affairs annual operating budget.
Manage direct reports (if assigned).
Ensure all US interactions and activities adhere to corporate and healthcare compliance in clinical trials, scientific interactions, and responses to unsolicited information requests.
Travel domestically and internationally as needed to attend scientific congresses, internal meetings, and meet stakeholders, up to 30% travel.
Key Core Competencies Strategic thinking, critical analysis, and ability to review primary data to develop insights.
Ability to independently engage external stakeholders.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interaction with key opinion leaders and internal teams.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and collaborate effectively.
Strong interpersonal skills with experience in conflict management and relationship building.
Ability to analyze complex issues and develop actionable plans, with familiarity in measuring KPIs.
One-Team attitude and cross-functional collaboration.
Ability to translate brand goals into actionable medical and scientific strategies.
Proven ability to write and review medical content that is accurate, compliant, and scientifically relevant.
Experience representing a broad range of stakeholders in medical activities and plans.
Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
Advanced degree in medical science (MD, PhD); MD with relevant specialization preferred.
8+ years of relevant Medical Affairs experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry, or equivalent clinical experience.
Experience leading in a matrix team environment is a plus.
The base salary range for this role is $229,600 to $287,000. Base salary is part of our total rewards package including merit-based increases, eligibility for our 401(k), medical/dental/vision/life and disability insurances, and leaves in line with your state. Our time-off policy includes flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays plus additional time off during a shutdown in December, and 80 hours of paid sick time each year. Total compensation will depend on candidate experience, skills, education, and other factors allowed by law. Compliance and Equal Opportunity Disclaimer: The statements describe general responsibilities and duties and are not exhaustive. Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or military status, or any other protected characteristic. Confirmed information in this posting is intended to describe the job and its requirements at the time of posting and is subject to change. Sumitomo Pharma America is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; this applies to all qualified applicants. Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical company with operations in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, focused on oncology, urology, women’s health, rare diseases, psychiatry & neurology, and cell & gene therapies. For more information, visit our website or follow us on LinkedIn. Our mission and values guide our work, including Our Mission: To broadly contribute to society through value creation based on innovative research and development for healthcare. Our Vision: For Longer and Healthier Lives, we unlock the future with cutting-edge technology and ideas.
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Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with key operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), Canada (Sumitomo Pharma Canada, Inc.) and Europe (Sumitomo Pharma Switzerland GmbH) focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women’s health, rare diseases, psychiatry & neurology, and cell & gene therapies. With several marketed products in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, and a diverse pipeline of early- to late-stage assets, we aim to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner. For more information, visit our website or follow us on LinkedIn. Job Overview The Director, Medical Strategy (Prostate Cancer) will be a key member of the Medical Affairs team reporting to the Senior Director, Medical Affairs Strategy. The role is responsible for developing the strategic direction and alliance management for the Prostate Cancer therapeutic area and setting the strategy for both internal company programs and external facing interactions. This position will lead and communicate with cross-functional team members to develop and execute the strategy and collaborate with Commercial leadership on strategic initiatives. It will also advance patient advocacy efforts to ensure Medical Affairs activities align with patient-focused programs. Job Duties and Responsibilities Develops and aligns Medical Affairs strategic plans with brand imperatives based on external engagement, input from MSLs and cross-functional teams, data generation, and efforts to educate and raise awareness among stakeholders.
Serve as Medical Strategy lead for the Pfizer alliance for Prostate, coordinating and aligning all Medical Affairs activities and budget within SMPA and with alliance partners.
Oversee the strategy and development of Medical Affairs plans and scientific platforms.
Ensure cross-functional medical alignment with the US Field Medical team, Medical Communications & Operations, RWE & HEOR and ex-US colleagues.
Direct the implementation of plans executed through multi-modal medical education channels (publications, presentations, congresses, advisory boards, CME, medical symposia and other channels).
Oversee the development and implementation of detailed scientific Publication Plans.
Work with cross-functional teams to develop and execute Medical Advisory Board Plans.
Engage externally to develop relationships with key opinion leaders and maintain a visible role within the scientific community.
Collaborate with the commercial organization to bring medical perspectives to commercial strategies and align with Marketing & Market Access for effective collaboration between office and field forces.
Partner with Research & Development for ongoing and post- lifecycle input and represent Medical Affairs on lifecycle teams to provide Medical Affairs input to R&D.
Define and attend relevant medical and scientific conferences to support speakers and publication goals, and participate in competitive intelligence collection within company guidelines.
Provide input into Medical Education programs.
Provide strategy and oversight for the development of a US Investigator Initiated Study and Collaborative Research program.
Provide detailed and compliant medical review of external resources, communications, and publications to ensure medical accuracy and fair balance.
Develop and oversee Medical Affairs annual operating budget.
Manage direct reports (if assigned).
Ensure all US interactions and activities adhere to corporate and healthcare compliance in clinical trials, scientific interactions, and responses to unsolicited information requests.
Travel domestically and internationally as needed to attend scientific congresses, internal meetings, and meet stakeholders, up to 30% travel.
Key Core Competencies Strategic thinking, critical analysis, and ability to review primary data to develop insights.
Ability to independently engage external stakeholders.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interaction with key opinion leaders and internal teams.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and collaborate effectively.
Strong interpersonal skills with experience in conflict management and relationship building.
Ability to analyze complex issues and develop actionable plans, with familiarity in measuring KPIs.
One-Team attitude and cross-functional collaboration.
Ability to translate brand goals into actionable medical and scientific strategies.
Proven ability to write and review medical content that is accurate, compliant, and scientifically relevant.
Experience representing a broad range of stakeholders in medical activities and plans.
Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
Advanced degree in medical science (MD, PhD); MD with relevant specialization preferred.
8+ years of relevant Medical Affairs experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry, or equivalent clinical experience.
Experience leading in a matrix team environment is a plus.
The base salary range for this role is $229,600 to $287,000. Base salary is part of our total rewards package including merit-based increases, eligibility for our 401(k), medical/dental/vision/life and disability insurances, and leaves in line with your state. Our time-off policy includes flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays plus additional time off during a shutdown in December, and 80 hours of paid sick time each year. Total compensation will depend on candidate experience, skills, education, and other factors allowed by law. Compliance and Equal Opportunity Disclaimer: The statements describe general responsibilities and duties and are not exhaustive. Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or military status, or any other protected characteristic. Confirmed information in this posting is intended to describe the job and its requirements at the time of posting and is subject to change. Sumitomo Pharma America is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; this applies to all qualified applicants. Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical company with operations in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, focused on oncology, urology, women’s health, rare diseases, psychiatry & neurology, and cell & gene therapies. For more information, visit our website or follow us on LinkedIn. Our mission and values guide our work, including Our Mission: To broadly contribute to society through value creation based on innovative research and development for healthcare. Our Vision: For Longer and Healthier Lives, we unlock the future with cutting-edge technology and ideas.
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