Director, Global Scientific Content - Ophthalmology

Job Description The Director, Global Scientific and Value Content-Health-care Professional (Dir GSVC) for Ophthalmology position resides in the Value & Implementation (V&I) organization, which includes Global Medical and Scientific Affairs, as well as Outcomes Research. The Director GSVC is responsible for, but not limited to, the following GSVC core functions, which have a global scope and impact: Actively engaging with key stakeholders in the creation and adaptation of the V&I Planning and Scientific Platform, which provides the framework for GSVC Annual Product and Disease State Plans for Ophthalmology Developing and adapting annual GSVC plans for one or more products and disease states aligned with the annual V&I Plans Engaging key stakeholders and incorporating medical insights into GSVC Annual Product Plan(s) for Ophthalmology Leading the development, review, approval, and communication of individual GSVC content within V&I for external scientific exchange The Dir GSVC will report directly into the Director, Therapeutic Area (TA) Team Lead, GSVC. The Dir GSVC will also provide a high degree of mentoring within a designated key, complex TA and may supervise a limited number of direct reports. Responsibilities and Primary Activities Global Scientific & Value Content Development (50%) Authors or delegates the development of a variety of types of high-quality, GSVC content related to the Ophthalmology TA that aligns to the Annual GSVC Plan, as well as V&I Plans and Scientific Platform Reviews GSVC materials to ensure they are relevant, scientifically accurate, and consistent with cited scientific literature, internal scientific information, and company values and standards Ensures appropriate stakeholders are engaged in the development, review and approval of GSVC materials Communicates to key stakeholders (e.g., Medical Information, Global Medical and Scientific Affairs Therapeutic Area) the availability of GSVC approved content Annual GSVC Plans (10%) Creates, adapts and prioritizes Annual GSVC Product Plans aligned with the V&I Plan/Scientific Platform, informed by insights and feedback from key internal stakeholders globally Executes GSVC Plans that include, but are not limited to, medical information letters, verbal-response documents, disease- and product-related slide decks, congress medical booth materials, digital/web-based medical content, and other innovative content Leadership and Mentoring (20%) Acts as a key subject-matter expert in a product or disease area to lead product-related projects/initiatives according to the GSVC Plan informed by the V&I Plan, TA strategy, and objectives Drives the solution of complex problems through identification of innovative solutions and is a key point-of-contact within the core GSVC team for colleagues across stakeholder departments Mentors/empowers or leads GSVC P3/P4 staff to develop within their functional roles Cross-Functional Collaboration (15%) Partners with GSVC Team Lead and other key stakeholders [e.g., V&I Global Medical and Value Capabilities (V&I GMVC), V&I Global Medical & Scientific Affairs (V&I GMSA), Publications, Medical Directors, Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs), Compliance, Product Development Team (PDT), V&I Outcomes Research] globally to ensure assets are aligned with strategic medical plans and meet the needs of external customers and internal stakeholders Builds collaborative relationships across divisions and regions as a global scientific partner with key stakeholders to provide broad impact and provide scientific resources that help inform patient-care, formulary and treatment decisions. Leads and executes complex cross-functional initiatives independently, which directly contribute to the strategy and objectives of GSVC and the vision of broader V&I stakeholders. Provides training to internal stakeholders on GSVC-developed content, as needed Directs a multitude of partnerships, both within and outside the department, by identifying gaps and leading in areas where there is value added, such as creation of V&I/GSVC processes/departmental initiatives, standard operating procedure (SOP) authoring/updates, and cross-functional activities that contribute to the GSVC vision May lead one or more GSVC organization or V&I GMVC cross-organization initiatives or is a core member of broader V&I project teams Global Input Meetings (5%) Coordinates with Global Expert Management and Strategy Consulting & Medical Education (GEMS) to provide appropriate coverage for group input meetings (GIMs) relevant to TA Participates as medical writer for GIMs aligned to priorities and responsibilities Additional Key Leadership and Enterprise Responsibilities Contributes to the overall goals of the team by excelling in their individual role and taking the initiative to improve their own skills. Assists the GSVC Team Lead in resolution of escalations of complex issues/challenges by providing strategic guidance to GSVC team. Aids in ensuring that the objectives of the team are achieved for the global core functions. Partners with GSVC Team Lead to collaborate with other V&I colleagues and medical/legal review cross-functional teams and stakeholders [e.g., Publications, Scientific Affairs, Medical Directors, MSLs, Compliance, PDT, Outcomes Research] worldwide, to ensure implementation of strategic initiatives for the assigned franchises across deliverables of the GSVC Team. Has a deep understanding of own therapeutic area including product knowledge, disease-state management, emerging therapies, and the competitive landscape. With extensive experience, applies developed depth and breadth of disease, product and process expertise and helps to solve unique and complex problems/inquiries specific to the brands within the team. Anticipates internal/external business and information needs and regulatory/compliance issues; takes leadership role in decision-making with the GSVC Team Lead and develops cross-functional strategy and tangible solutions within functional, company and industry guidelines. As needed, provides internal/external insights into other Global and V&I GMVC teams [e.g., GDMA, Global Medical Information (GMI), Field Medical], as well as ensures that input is represented in the creation of the Scientific Platform. The Dir GSVC ensures consistent approach to use of GSVC within the team. Assists GSVC Team Lead in conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses and reporting of insights. Mentors newly hired V&I GMVC team members; leads onboarding and training of core functions for P3/P4 GSVC team members; and assists GSVC Team Lead in continued development of the team. Helps lead departmental initiatives that have impact on GSVC process improvements and fosters innovation and cross-functional collaborations. Endorses change to enable department to successfully adopt transitions that drive better individual and organizational performance and outcomes. Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience Minimum Education and Experience Level: MD/PharmD/PhD, plus minimum of five years of relevant Medical Affairs experience (e.g., medical communications, medical information, medical liaison, publications); OR MSN, BS degree in Pharmacy, MS degree in Life Sciences, plus minimum 10 years of relevant Medical Affairs experience; OR BS degree in Nursing, Life Sciences, plus minimum 15 years of relevant Medical Affairs experience. Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience: Relevant working experience in Medical Communications in the pharmaceutical industry Excellent scientific writing/verbal communication skills. Ability to develop or deliver scientific content for purpose of scientific exchange with external customers Ability to work in a complex organization environment and to effectively operate in a global and team-oriented structure Proven ability to network, prioritize, negotiate and cross-functionally collaborate Organizational, problem-solving and prioritization skills Strong analytical skills and ability to translate strategy into action plans Demonstrated leadership through initiatives, mentoring, and process improvements Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree (PharmD, PhD) Knowledge of ophthalmology Experience leading the development of Global or Regional Medical/Scientific Affairs Plans. Experience with promotional review or medical/legal review activities Prior experience working across geographies with different regulation/compliance requirements Strong track record of mentoring or managing people #EligibleforERP Required Skills: Content Development, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Global Project Management, Healthcare Education, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Knowledge, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Project Management, Results-Oriented, Scientific Reviews, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Vendor Management Preferred Skills: Clinical Development, Ophthalmology Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process. 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