The Global Medical Director (GMD) / Senior Global Medical Director (sGMD), reporting to the Global Group Medical Director (GGMD) is a key role in the development and execution of the medical strategy and evidence generation strategy for a product or group of products. The role requires oncology expertise preferably in GYN cancers and business understanding to identify and address the relevant medical needs of clinical practice to successfully support the global cross-functional team.
Summary of Main Responsibilities
Evidence Generation Strategy Planning and Execution
Responsible for the joint planning and execution of the medical strategy for the assigned products and indications
Drives and leads the strategy of the integrated evidence generation activities, including Roche sponsored clinical studies, Investigator Initiated Studies (IIS) and RWD
Accountable for evidence generation activities for the assigned products and indications, including risk-benefit assessment and medical monitoring in all medical affairs interventional studies
Takes the role of Lead Scientific Responsible and acts as a key member of the Study Management Team (SMT)
Assess the needs and coordinates compassionate use of the assigned products
Patient Access
Provides medical expertise and input into the market access, brand and lifecycle strategies and plans (e.g. Life Cycle Plans, Brand Plans, Launch Plans, Comparative Benefit Risk Assessments and other relevant documents)
External Collaborations
Represents Roche in peer-to-peer interactions with external collaboration partners, including patient-company interactions
We are looking for a Medical Doctor with board certification or eligibility in Oncology with at least 5 years of medical affairs or drug development experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry, or a combination of academia and industry experience. Physicians who are not board-certified oncologists will be considered depending on the extent and relevance of their work experience in oncology.
In addition, you bring:
Experience in evidence generation within or outside the pharmaceutical industry, including trial design, conduct, analysis, and reporting of clinical trials
Excellent track record of successful interactions with therapeutic area experts and investigators globally
Understanding of business context, access and regulatory environment and trends
Experience in compassionate use program/compassionate use request management is a plus
Experienced educator/ presenter
Experience with launch of drugs/indications is a plus
Functional competencies, including but not limited to prioritization and planning skills, negotiation and problem-solving skills
Team player and adept at working efficiently in a matrix environment
Fluency in written and spoken English
Roche is an equal opportunity employer.
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