Medical Director, Global Medical Affairs - Women's Cancer

At Eisai, satisfying unmet medical needs and increasing the benefits healthcare provides to patients, their families, and caregivers is Eisai’s human health care (hhc) mission. We’re a growing pharmaceutical company that is breaking through in neurology and oncology, with a strong emphasis on research and development. Our history includes the development of many innovative medicines, notably the discovery of the world's most widely-used treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. As we continue to expand, we are seeking highly-motivated individuals who want to work in a fast-paced environment and make a difference. If this is your profile, we want to hear from you.The Medical Director will provide medical leadership for medical affairs strategy, planning and supportive tactics for assigned therapeutic area. Under the direction of the Vice President, this role will be responsible for working with key stakeholders to develop and execute the medical affairs plan, including post-marketing research, medical education, research grants, medical advisory boards, and scientific communication/publication components of overall medical operating plan. Provide strategic development, planning, implementation and oversight of Phase IV clinical trial programs within the Medical Affairs department for products in the therapeutic area. The Medical Director will utilize expert medical/scientific knowledge in assigned therapeutic area to provide strategic input for the development of product strategies and liaise with external stakeholders to solicit feedback and strengthen Eisai’s medical reputation in the disease state community. This role is responsible for approval of medical and scientific content of all relevant materials/communications.Responsibilities:Develop medical strategy for major products and/or indications and provide critical medical input into the lifecycle management strategies in Women's Cancer.Plan and implement Phase IV clinical development programs for assigned products.Create IIS strategies and review proposals in conjunction with company policies.Participate in review of CME grants.Serve as a medical leader and subject matter expert for relevant external (HCPs, strategic alliances etc.) and internal stakeholders.Serve as a medical expert to provide direction for assigned products on key internal business processes including active participation in relevant medical review committees.Work with key internal stakeholders to support development and communication of medical plans for the therapeutic area and track progress for reporting.Seek all relevant approvals of medical and scientific content for assigned therapeutic areas.Incorporate insights from scientific trends and treatment landscape by participating in external events and activities.Liaise with external stakeholders to solicit feedback and strengthen Eisai’s medical reputation in the disease state community. Direct and manage financial planning/forecasting and budget management, vendor management, timeline development & tracking, and assess resource needs for respective program(s) within scope of work.Manage talent within own area in terms of goal setting, performance management, development, and engagement. Qualifications:PharmD, PhD or MD10+ years of relevant experience.Experience in Life Sciences industry preferred.Advanced degree in sciences or related field with substantial experience in the pharma/biotech industry.OR a combination of equivalent education, deep subject matter expertise in relevant area along with a broad overall experience.Preferred experience in the therapeutic area including in an in-house Medical Affairs role in a strategic decision-making capacity.Practical knowledge of FDA regulations/ICH guidelines regarding conduct of clinical studies in relevant therapeutic area.Substantial experience across areas of Medical Affairs' functions or phase II/III/IV clinical trials and diseases in the therapeutic area is preferred.Past leadership experience with management responsibilities (budgets, resources, vendors etc.) for cross-functional teams at a country/ large-region level. Business need driven role based on proven performance in earlier role.This role is hybrid based. Candidate must be willing to work in our Nutley, NJ office every week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday).Skills:Communication & Cross-functional Influence, Critical Thinking & Business Agility, Healthcare Environment Dynamics, MA Strategic Thinking, Mentoring/ People Development, Resource Planning & Management, Technical Breadth (Medical Affairs)Eisai Salary Transparency Language:The annual base salary range for the Medical Director, Global Medical Affairs - Women's Cancer is from :$217,000-$284,800Under current guidelines, this position is eligible to participate in : Eisai Inc. Annual Incentive Plan & Eisai Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan.Final pay determinations will depend on various factors including but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, and skills.Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. For additional information on Company employee benefits programs, visit .Certain other benefits may be available for this position, please discuss any questions with your recruiter.Eisai is an equal opportunity employer and as such, is committed in policy and in practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. Similarly, considering the need for reasonable accommodations, Eisai prohibits discrimination against persons because of disability, including disabled veterans.Eisai Inc. participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of all new hires in the United States. Please click on the following link for more information:Right To WorkE-Verify ParticipationSummaryLocation: New Jersey, NutleyType: Full time