GMP is partnering with a leading pharmaceutical company dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative medicines and therapies to identify a Medical Affairs Director to help lead their Asia Pacific region . With a focus on patient-centricity and scientific excellence, our client strives to improve patient outcomes and enhance quality of life across diverse therapeutic areas.
We are currently seeking a highly qualified and experienced Medical Affairs Director to lead our Medical Affairs team and drive strategic initiatives to support our mission.
Position Overview: As the Medical Affairs Director, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction to the Medical Affairs department. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the medical strategy, fostering relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), and ensuring the scientific integrity of our products. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in medical affairs, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for driving innovation in healthcare.
Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership:
- Develop and execute the medical affairs strategy in alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Provide leadership and guidance to the Medical Affairs team, fostering a culture of scientific excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration with internal stakeholders, including Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Commercial, and Market Access, to support product development and launch activities.
- KOL Engagement and Scientific Exchange:
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), academic institutions, professional societies, and other external stakeholders.
- Lead scientific exchange initiatives, including advisory boards, symposia, and educational programs, to disseminate clinical and scientific information about our products.
- Collaborate with Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) to identify and engage with KOLs and other healthcare professionals to gather insights and support evidence-based medicine.
- Medical Strategy Development:
- Drive the development and execution of medical plans, including publication plans, investigator-initiated research (IIR) proposals, and medical education initiatives.
- Provide strategic input into clinical trial design, protocol development, and data analysis to generate robust clinical evidence and support product differentiation.
- Monitor and analyze scientific and clinical developments within relevant therapeutic areas to inform medical strategy and decision-making.
- Compliance and Regulatory Affairs:
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, guidelines, and ethical standards governing medical affairs activities.
- Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs and Legal teams to review promotional and educational materials for scientific accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Provide scientific support for regulatory submissions, including clinical data review and interpretation.
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in Medicine, Pharmacy, or Life Sciences (MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent).
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in medical affairs roles within the pharmaceutical industry, with a proven track record of leadership and strategic thinking.
- Strong understanding of clinical research methodologies, regulatory requirements, and medical ethics.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Proven ability to think strategically, analyze complex issues, and make data-driven decisions.
- Flexibility to travel as needed for KOL engagement, scientific conferences, and other business activities.
To find out more about this opportunity, please contact Steffan Lian at [email protected]
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
GMP Recruitment Services (S) Pte Ltd | EA Licence : 11C3793 | Lian Cher Chieh | Registration No: R 1217705
