Senior Medical Director, Dermatology & Rheumatology

Main Responsibilities Coach, train, and manage disease area directors’ team performance and development to ensure excellent execution of role and strategic goals. Provide leadership to the Dermatology/Rheumatology US Medical Immunology team (Medical Directors, Medical Science Liaison Managers, MSLs, Medical Operations Manager) by cultivating teamwork and collaboration; attract, develop, and retain top talent. With Global and Alliance Medical partners, lead development of an Integrated Medical Plan (MSLs, IME, Medical Communications & Publications, Health outcomes, Safety, Clinical Research: phase IIIB-IV and ISTs) and annual budget for the Therapeutic Area. Lead and monitor execution of the Integrated Medical Plan to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of tactical activities/deliverables. Communicate Medical Plan details and progress to Senior Management, Core Team, and executing parties. Ensure strategic and cross-functional alignment (including joint ventures) to support safe and appropriate use of products. Support generation/communication of scientific and medical insights; develop/execute Medical Engagement Plans; manage MSL resources and budgets. Partner with Field Medical Head/Medical Directors to manage regional stakeholder relationships, support medical engagement planning, and oversee MSL budget. Identify and support MSL managers on innovation and field excellence initiatives; help achieve/exceed department objectives. Analyze data to optimize resources and support MSL field force planning across product life cycles (including pre-launch). Develop recruiting plans; recruit, hire, develop, and manage medical talent; secure approval for headcount changes. Provide medical leadership/expertise to sales, marketing, legal, and regulatory for marketed products and drugs in development. Maintain knowledge of applicable guidance, regulations, and laws (e.g., FDA, OIG, DDMAC/OPDP, PhRMA, ICMJE, ISPOR). Lead review/approval of IST concepts/protocols per SOPs. Identify and communicate Product Alerts to the Core Team (with US Drug Safety, USRAMP, GMA). Partner with US Drug Safety on clinical trial adverse events, post-marketing safety data, and safety signal communications. Develop/maintain relationships with Key Thought Leaders and relevant professional organizations. Stay current on developments in medical/scientific communities (literature, meetings, conventions, associations). Perform other duties as assigned. About You (Qualifications/Skills) Advanced degree required (PhD, Pharm.D., or equivalent) with relevant experience. Minimum 7 years relevant experience in Medical Affairs leadership. Clinical or Medical Affairs experience in Dermatology, Rheumatology, or other relevant Immunology therapy area. Knowledge of pharmacovigilance and local regulatory process. Strong knowledge of healthcare systems, medical landscape, regulatory/payer environment, public health, and industry trends. Ability to participate effectively in multi-disciplinary teams to set and meet business goals. Strategic thinking; ability to leverage business/industry/medical practice knowledge to build team strategy. Proven project/time management ability and agility to manage complex environments and lead teams across skill levels. Demonstrated people-development experience. Proven change management experience; “Change Champion” mindset. Digital literacy. Benefits Wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs, and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave. #J-18808-Ljbffr Scorpion Therapeutics