Medical Director, Rheumatology Autoimmune CAR-T - Myositis

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Responsibilities include:

• Demonstrate solid competencies as a Medical Leader within the US Medical Affairs organization. Build positive, effective partnerships with US & Global Medical, Development and Global Operations colleagues.
• Strategic indication medical lead for the IIM indication, including annual strategy and tactical planning, with particular focus on clinical trial execution at US sites
• Engagement of clinical trial sites in the YTB323 program, aiding in their understanding our clinical programs, trial designs, patient recruitment strategies across both rheumatology and oncology divisions
• Foster strong relationships with not only National, but also key Regional and Local Medical Experts, including Investigators and Professional Societies, particularly in IIM therapeutic areas. Support Medical Expert Engagement Strategy.
• Key member of the cross-functional Medical Strategy Team (MST), which drives Medical tactical development and excellence in execution.
• Co-develop strategically aligned study programs with Heath Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR) leads.
• Work effectively with secondary data analytics team.
• Actively explore, plan, and implement innovative communications solutions - including through digital channels - to address strategic and scientific gaps.
• Co-develop a strong medical engagement plan with team, incorporating diverse Medical functions and capabilities.
• Drive advisory boards and work closely with Field Medical on insight-gathering initiatives.

Key Performance Indicators

• Ability to work collaboratively with key internal and external stakeholders to co-develop and execute strategic project plans.
• Ability to drive innovation and bring novel ideas to the organization.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with key external stakeholders (e.g., Medical Experts, Professional Societies, etc.).
• Successful portfolio management including contributions to multiple Development opportunities.
• Ability to effectively communicate and align key stakeholders to achieve objectives.

Position Requirements

• Doctorate level degree (MD, PharmD, DO, or PhD in Health Sciences or related field) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)/ Physician's Assistant (PA) degree with significant relevant clinical experience required.
• Strong knowledge in the field of Rheumatology / Immunology preferred
• Strong knowledge in cellular therapies (eg, CAR-T) preferred
• >5 years' experience in progressively senior roles within clinical development and/or medical affairs roles in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry or academic institution/clinical practice.
• Clinical research experience - including concept and protocol development - conducted in a pharmaceutical or equivalent environment is strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of clinical trial operations and experience driving patient recruitment solutions, is strongly preferred.
• Strong track record of positive, productive interactions with Medical Experts and Investigators.
• Established relationships with Medical Experts and Professional Societies in Therapeutic Area is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusting working relationships with external medical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated track record of managing cross functional projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and work collaboratively with multiple cross functional teams.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and comfort with complexity.
• Demonstrated strategic, analytical, and conceptual thinking ability.
• Strong organizational, decision-making and process management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proven ability to build productive relationships and teams internally and externally.
• US and European travel required. (20-25% annually, up to 30% seasonally).
• Location is remote, within the Continental US.

Position will be filled at a level commensurate with experience.

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