Medical Lead - OTC Brands

**Opella** is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally.Our mission is to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be. For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting.At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands, our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.B Corp certified in multiple markets, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at .## ## **About the Job**The Medical Lead will take responsibility for the medical and scientific stewardship of our OTC brands which includes pharmacologic and related non-pharmacological products. The main responsibilities include scientific innovation based on credible scientific evidence and actionable medical insights; effective collaboration internally and externally to evolve scientific engagement and improved consumer health outcomes; translation of global medical strategies into local medical plans for our brands; and the promotion of development and implementation of self-care solutions to improve consumer health outcomes.## **Main Responsibilities:*** Scientific innovation and development of differentiated promotional claims based on credible evidence and actionable medical insights that are aligned with the Brand purpose* Effective collaboration internally and externally to evolve scientific engagement with key internal and external experts, health authorities and shapers of health care systems* Strong knowledge of FDA regulations and processes, including experience with briefing books and acting as the medical representative during FDA meetings* Solid understanding of clinical trials and real-world evidence, with the ability to effectively communicate complex medical data* Enhance effective self-care and improved consumer health outcomes by promoting and developing creative, evidence-based, consumer-oriented solutions for brands* Provide strategic medical stewardship for the allergy therapeutic area product portfolio to ensure differentiated product positioning, innovative life cycle management and development of implementable, empowering self-care solutions* Strong collaboration and partnership with a cross functional team to ensure end to end medical leadership for our Brands from ideation through to launch and support of base products* Strong partnership with the global medical team to ensure delivery of global brand in US* Develop capabilities to enable delivery of quality medical and strategic stewardship and ensure simplification* Provide strategic medical and scientific insights from the therapeutic area to support CHC R&D efforts* Collaboratively present and align US clinical/scientific strategies and priorities with global and commercial CHC organizations and deliver on local medical commitments.## **About You:*** M.D., Pharm.D., PhD. or equivalent health care related postgraduate degree* In-depth knowledge of clinical drug development, pharmacovigilance, risk benefit assessment, regulatory framework for pharmacological products and promotional product claims* At least 5-7 years of experience in clinical functions supporting Consumer Healthcare or pharmaceutical industry* Excellent interpersonal skills* Ability to work in cross-functional teams* Excellent oral and written communication skill##At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day.**We Are Challengers.**We are dedicated to making self-care as simple as it should be. That starts with our culture. We are challengers by nature, and this is how we do things:**All In Together:** We keep each other honest and have each other's backs.**Courageous:** We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity.**Outcome-Obsessed:** We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity.**Radically Simple:** We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be. North America Applicants OnlyThe salary range for this position is:$155,833.33 - $170,000Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.Opella Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.*#GD-SA**#LI-SA**#LI-HYBRID* #J-18808-Ljbffr Sanofi