Senior Director, Field Medical Affairs - COVID / Virology

Overview

The Senior Director, Field Medical Affairs (FMA) in COVID-19 / Virology will be responsible for providing leadership, oversight, and overall direction to a group of US Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs). Will oversee and manage the MSL Team in cultivating Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), and emerging thought leaders in academic and clinical medicine at the national and regional levels. This position will support the design and execution of strategic therapeutic area plans under the guidance of the VP of US Medical Affairs, in close collaboration with the Senior Director, COVID-19 / Virology Medical Lead, as well as cross-functional partners including the HQ Medical Team, Medical Operational Excellence, Medical Information, KAM Team Leads, and other key stakeholders. The SD of FMA in COVID-19 / Virology is also responsible for the tactical execution of the field-based medical strategy for COVID-19 / Virology therapeutic areas by managing and directing MSL efforts, initiatives, and activities, as well as development for the MSLs in support of such plans. Reports directly to the VP, US Medical Affairs.

Responsibilities

Below is a list of the main activities needed to fulfill the requirements of the role. It is not meant to be comprehensive list,

but rather, provide an overview of the specialized skills and expertise required :

• Lead and inspire a team of high-performing Medical Science Liaison (MSL) professionals by fostering their development, managing performance, and guiding strategic execution to ensure impactful delivery of medical affairs initiatives.
• The Senior Director of Field Medical Affairs will directly lead a small team of MSLs while also supervising a Director of Field Medical Affairs, who is responsible for managing a larger group of MSLs.
• Partners with recruiters, training, and operational colleagues to devise recruitment strategies and execute the activities required to build and develop high-performing MSL teams.
• Develop and implement strategic medical affairs field-based plans and objectives that support Medical Affairs strategies for all Shionogi’s marketed and pipeline COVID-19 / Virology products, along with associated disease states; oversee execution of these plans and manage the associated budget; develop and provide meaningful reporting on MSL activities to management and key internal stakeholders.
• Maintain an organizational infrastructure with appropriate geographical distribution for the Medical Affairs field team; ensure robust training and monitor performance of the team.
• Collaborates closely with the Field Medical Affairs Trainer to assess training needs, identify competency enhancement opportunities, and drive team development initiatives that strengthen effectiveness and address the evolving challenges of KOL engagement.
• Lead the identification of and interactions with KOLs in designated disease areas and / or geography on a national and regional level and, when appropriate, on a local community level.
• Oversee appropriate scientific exchange with the external HCP community, KOLs and investigators, through robust and balanced communication of medical and scientific information on Shionogi’s marketed and pipeline products, along with associated disease states.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs colleagues (Medical Directors, Medical Communications, Medical Information, etc.) to execute therapeutic area strategy and tactics with appropriate use of resources.
• Gain customer insights and provide this feedback on a regular basis to internal stakeholders for continual improvements to processes and materials and potential business opportunities realized.
• Ensure and enforce compliant and appropriate practices in all HCP interactions.
• Effectively communicate with all internal stakeholders (Clinical, Marketing, Market Access, and Sales colleagues), including support / leading Medical Affairs cross-functional teams as needed.
• Drive and facilitate expansion of research, advisory and educational opportunities with external stakeholders.
• Ensure appropriate representation and discussion of medical and scientific information in settings such as advisory boards, presentations to payers, formulary decision makers, and other HCPs.
• Serve on Medical Affairs and Commercial advisory boards as well as cross-functional teams.
• Direct field-based Medical Affairs attendance and coverage at congresses and meetings, including post-conference reporting to internal stakeholders.
• Monitor the competitive environment to sustain expertise in therapeutic area treatment management and new therapies, competitive products, and features.
• Maintain policies and processes to guide daily operations of the Medical Affairs field team; ensure operational tools, materials and equipment is available to the team to support their productivity.
• Ensures compliance with all communication and field activities, relevant to corporate policies, and regulatory guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

Qualifications

Competencies

Other Requirements

Additional Information

The base salary range for this full-time position is $260,000 - $295,000. Individual pay is determined by several factors, which include but are not limited to : job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The range does not include the comprehensive benefits, bonus, long-term incentive, applicable allowances, or any additional compensation that may be associated with this role.

EEO

Shionogi Inc. is an equal opportunity employer supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment opportunities based on valid job requirements without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, status as a disabled veteran, a recently separated veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veterans, and Armed Forces Service Medal Veterans, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. It is the policy of Shionogi Inc. to undertake affirmative action for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements to recruit a diverse pool of protected veteran and individuals with disabilities applicants and to ensure that our employment practices are, in fact, non-discriminatory.

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