Medical (Science) Director - Rare Blood Disorders/Hematology

Medical Director Opportunity

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The Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic medical (science) director to join the US Medical Affairs Rare Blood Disorders/ Hematology network of scientists at Genentech. The position will provide exceptional clinical and scientific leadership and support for medical affairs activities. With an aim of generating and communicating medical evidence that helps practitioners, patients and payers make good health care decisions, the successful candidate exhibits outstanding communication and leadership skills and builds strong relationships with key stakeholders.

This individual will be responsible for the execution of medical activities within the context of the US health care environment that, depending on specific areas of responsibility, may include clinical study design and monitoring; clinical and health economic data analysis, interpretation and publications; medical content development and review; clinical training and insights generation; and scientific exchange and collaboration.

This position will also represent the US Medical function within cross functional teams in the CMG (Commercial, Medical, and Government Affairs) organization and initiatives at Genentech, within the Roche global organization, and in external customer facing engagements. In addition to strong communication skills, this position requires the ability to adjust to support and own fit-for-purpose tactics and teams in a matrix environment, flexibility in prioritizing work, and a mindset to engage in purposeful partnerships to solve complex multi-disciplinary challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide the medical perspective to a network of Medical Affairs professionals and cross functional teams in the home and field organizations
• Contribute to the definition of science and medical strategies leading to medical affairs tactics to impact patient well-being, in particular in the early or late stage of development of the assigned assets and indications
• Design, execute, and monitor medical strategies, plans and tactics spanning the product lifecycle
• Represent Genentech Medical Affairs externally at key meetings as needed
• Develop scientific partnerships with therapeutic area experts and execute on collaborations
• Lead and execute efficient implementation of medical tactics, leveraging the network of relevant expertise and insights
• Execute on USMA/ global clinical trial activities conducted as part of Medical Affairs
• Provide clinically meaningful perspective for regulatory and other scientific communications

Who you are

Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced Clinical/Science Degree required (e.g. PharmD, PhD, MD etc.)
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant clinical / medical pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry experience
• Experience or relevant knowledge of pre-approval drug development trials and/or post marketing medical evidence generation, including expertise in controlled and observational study designs, data analysis, and clinical/health economic interpretations
• Understanding of the US health care environment including the payer landscape, evidence based medicine tools and practices, and health technology assessments
• Ability to navigate complex and challenging situations and flex and thrive in an ambiguous environment.

Location and Travel Expectations

The position is located in South San Francisco. The position may require up to 35% time traveling.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of South San Francisco, California is $173,200 - 321,600. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

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