Associate Director, Medical Affairs Myeloid

Req #: 1801732
Location:Boudry, NeuchatelCH
Job Category:Medical
Work Location: Route de Perreux 1 BOUDRY 2017
Organization: Celgene R&D Sarl
Schedule:40
Shift:
Employee Status: Full time
Job Type: Regular
Job Level:
Travel:
Other Locations:Switzerland- Boudry

Description

Celgene is a global biopharmaceutical company leading the way in medical innovation to help patients live longer, better lives. Our purpose as a company is to discover and develop therapies that will change the course of human health.  We value our passion for patients, ​quest for innovation, spirit of independence and love of challenge. With a presence in more than 70 countries, and growing - we look for talented people to grow our business, advance our science and contribute to our unique culture.

About Celgene

Celgene Corporation is committed to delivering innovative therapies designed to improve the lives of patients worldwide. We are a global biopharmaceutical company with operations in more than 70 countries that is helping to turn incurable cancers into chronic, manageable conditions. We are seeking talented professionals for the inflammation and immunology franchise as we continue to grow and advance our efforts in oncology, hematology and immune and inflammatory disease. A rich portfolio of late stage assets in the field of Gastroenterology and Liver diseases offers a unique opportunity to potentially transform & improve the standard of care for patients suffering from these debilitating diseases. If you would like to join a company where you can make a difference, please consider the Celgene family.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/ OUTCOMES:

• Medical Affairs study lead (Clinical Research Physician) role in the management of Post Approval Safety Studies

• Develop and execute a strong Myeloid Medical Affairs program in the allocated territories

• This position may lead to substantial travel time including study related meetings, Med Aff strategy meetings in Boudry/Europe, Celgene affiliates, educational meetings, ad-boards, Individual KOL meetings, EU and US congresses.

Medical Affairs duties include:

• Contribute to the design and execution of a strong EMEA Medical Affairs program with special focus on Myelodysplastic and Myeloproliferative diseases, as well as Myeloid Leukemias.


• To work collaboratively cross-functionally and cross-geographically with different Teams (Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, Market Access, and others as appropriate) to develop and execute optimal launch strategies for upcoming labels.


• Organize, plan and conduct advisory boards, round table discussions, satellite symposia and other events as required around key conferences.


• Participate in the review and approval of promotional information materials, medical information letters or any other European medical communication and education deliverables, as applicable.

COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIORS

1) Teamwork is the ability to work cooperatively with others, to be part of the team, to work together, as opposed to working separately or competitively. Teamwork may be considered whenever the subject is a member of a group of people functioning as a team.

Behavioural Evidence Level

• Works closely with internal and external partners to continually assess relevance of ongoing projects


• Provides medical-scientific training, as well as consulting expertise (e.g., local publications, slides, printed materials, training, etc.) to internal partners when requested.


• Participates in team meetings as appropriate to understand operational, strategic, research and other adhoc issues being conducted and maintain current interests and involvement.

2) Problem Solving & Decision Making is the ability to make quality & timely business decisions based on data and facts. It involves taking responsibility for identifying and solving problems and managing risks.

Behavioural Evidence Level

• Creates new models or concepts not obvious to others to explain situations, clarify an opportunity and resolve problems.


• Makes timely recommendations and/or decisions that balance multiple factors (e.g., business needs, scientific data, ethical implications, etc.)
  
   

3) Influence & Persuasion involves influencing others to a desired outcome through building persuasive scientific arguments based on logic and fact, coupled with the ability to anticipate and respond to the needs and concerns of others.

Behavioural Evidence Level

• Delivers presentations to target audiences that clearly communicate research benefits or the value of completed research, in line with each audience’s unique concerns or interests.


• Is able to identify and balance the needs of multiple stakeholders. Can demonstrate ways to meet the diverse needs of different interest groups and negotiate mutually beneficial outcomes.


• Uses knowledge of step-by-step influencing approach study approval (e.g., assist with building study concept, position with internal partners, develop full protocol, engage supervisors appropriately)

4) Planning, Organizing & Coordinating Work Efforts involves efficiently completing work activities and requirements through effective planning, organization, resource utilization, and time management.

Behavioural Evidence Level

• Develops and implements efficient functional work plans, which may involve several groups. 

• Monitors plans and related progress within all studies and develops contingency plans as necessary. Maintains timely communication with key stakeholders as appropriate.


• Organize time-share spent in the European territories in relation with appropriate workload as defined concomitantly with the supervisor.

5) Sound Technical and Scientific Knowledge means being at all times aware and cognoscenti of key ideas, trends, current opinions and standards of care in the treatment of different tumor types as well as all issues pertaining to protocol development, appraisal and monitoring, and scientific data reporting

Behavioural Evidence Level

• Effectively discusses clinical protocol rationale, design and issues based on current knowledge in the field


• Is able to articulate, illustrate and defend a scientific/ medical issue in the setting of a group discussion


• Makes effective use of scientific and medical literature to support studies, analyze and review new study proposals


• Delivers presentations with depth of content, clear delivery of ideas and messages and is able to satisfactorily field questions using her/his knowledge

Skills/Knowledge Required:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ideally MD required (Hematology, Oncology, or Internal Medicine)


• Preferably 5+ years of medical and/or research experience, with focus on hematological malignancies


• Experience in medical oversight of trials


• Good understanding of industry environment


• Solid organization and project management experience


• Good presentation skills


• Excellent command of English


• User of Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience working in Myeloid diseases


• Superior interpersonal skills


• Proven ability to multitask and prioritize critical company issues within the clinical development environment