Sr. Medical Manager Rare Diseases (SMA), Switzerland
Inseriert am: 09.10.2020
Job Description
Leads the strategy for the TA medical affairs, develops medical tactical plan in alignment with the regional medical strategy and brand plan, in close cross-functional collaboration, develops plans of pre-launch activities for potential new rare diseases under research with Gene Therapies.
Provides expertise to HCPs and other stakeholders who wish to
present data on Biogen disease area and related products
Leads the management of research projects like IITs, SRAs, phase IV studies, registries, ensuring proper documentation and managing oversight as appropriate
Represents local medical Affairs for the TA and close collaborates with regional medical team of SMA and other rare diseases area and develops strong partnership.
Communicates clearly appropriate scientific information and answers unsolicited medical inquiries accurate responses to medical questions coming from HCPs, HCOs, PAGs, according to the local law and internal regulations
Conducts/attends/presents at Advisory Boards initiated by the affiliate organization if there is a clear need for specific medical input
Organizes and implements medical education events and meetings on face-to-face or virtual base for different stakeholders
Organizes and supports medical projects like Patients support Programs, Early Access programs
Acts as a trusted and credible medical science discussion partner by engaging in scientific/ medical exchange with HCPs/ stakeholders as appropriate. Develops and prepares scientific documents for healthcare professionals in close cooperation with the brand team and with EU+
Develops and maintains up-to-date knowledge of the therapy areas by reviewing the literature, clearly communicate accurate scientific information on purpose to Key Medical Experts and Key Stakeholders, leading or participating in cross-functional interactions (e.g. scientific congresses, advisory boards, symposia)
Responsible for budget calculation and overview related to medical activities
Answers unsolicited medical inquiries from HCPs and patient organization groups according to the local law and internal regulations
Reviews promotional and scientific materials for medical accuracy and compliance with applicable guidelines and regulations
Develop KME- and Stakeholder Engagement Plans in accordance with the overall strategic brand plans, in close collaboration with Medical Director and Leadership Team.
Provide local support for Drug Safety, Medical Information and Clinical Research/GCO as appropriate
Provides medical support on regulatory strategies for registration of new products or line extensions, to market access and marketing in product and pricing strategies
·Provides internal medical trainings on disease area and product to local affiliate functions, such as V&A, Marketing, Commercial (ABMs), Government Affairs and communication.
Represents local medical in the local brand team close collaborate with regional SMA medical team and upcoming Gene TAs of rare diseases team and develops strong partnership.
Travel 20-30%
Qualifications
Master to Doctorate; Natural Science degree (advanced terminal Degree preferred: MD, PhD, Master of Science/Biology/Biochemistry, PharmD) or equivalent combination of experience and education
Min 5+ years of relevant work experience in the pharmaceutical industry (e.g. medical affairs, clinical research)
Relevant work and/or expertise in Neurology, particularly in SMA or rare diseases is a plus
Fluent in German and English; French and Italian are a plus
Desirable:
Ideally, medical/scientific experience in rare diseases (e.g. in Neurology, Ophthalmology)
Working knowledge of Regulatory Affairs, Value and Access, Drug Safety, Legal and Compliance environment.
Launch experience is a plus
People management experience is a plus
Understanding of GCP
Understanding of health economics
Skills:
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Scientific acumen: strong skills demonstrating data comprehension, critical appraisal, synthesis interpretation and delivery of data/information
Good customer-relations and networking capacities
Strong customer orientation
Self-Starter, autonomous
Ability to prioritize, work independently and manage own time
Ability to work both at the office and virtually
Digital affinity and experience
Precise and accurate working style
High sense of responsibility; attitude of ownership
Motivator and excellent team player
Flexible and open mind-set
High energy level and able to deal with stress
Sets high ethical standards and identifies with the Biogen values and guidelines
Willingness to travel in the country and internationally
Additional Information
The Senior Medical Manager is the Medical Lead of Rare Diseases (Therapeutic Area (TA) of Spinal Muscular Amyotrophy (SMA) and rare diseases for the therapeutic area of Gene Therapies from the pipeline) for the Swiss Affiliate.
The Senior Medical Manager establishes a strategic leadership and defines tactics for the TA in the medical affairs. He /She develops and implements coherent country medical plans that address patient needs, partnering with the Swiss leadership team across functions. He/ She translates highly complex medical scientific content into tactics and has medical operation expertise /skills or experience in managing complex medical projects.
The Senior Medical Manager provides strong expertise and develops partnerships with Key Medical Experts (KMEs). He/She has a clear understanding of the needs of customers and supports them for their patients to get access to treatments.
The Senior Medical Manager identifies opportunities or evolving standards of care, and supports innovative scientific projects, develops educational medical programs for customers and for the affiliate. He /She close collaborates and aligns with the regional and Global teams of the TA.
The Senior Medical Manager is the medical expert in scientific data in the TA to strongly support Value & Access, Commercial and any other function.
This position is office based.
Accomplishment of these goals must comply with the terms and conditions outlined in Biogen`s Code of Business Conduct and local laws and regulations.
