Eisai US Nutley , NJ 07110
Posted 3 weeks ago
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.
Job Summary
The Medical Director will provide medical leadership for medical affairs strategy, planning and supportive tactics for assigned therapeutic area. Under the direction of the Senior Medical Director, 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.
Essential Functions
Requirements
Board Certified in therapeutic area and US fellowship training, or MD with 4-8 years' experience in within the pharmaceutical industry including 2 years in-house Medical Affairs role, or PhD or PharmD with 10 years' experience within the pharmaceutical industry, including experience in the therapeutic area and 5 years in an in-house Medical Affairs role.
Clinical research experience, including conducting clinical trials in the Phase IIIb-IV area. Experience reviewing promotional materials from a medical perspective, publications planning, relevant medical society membership and track record of active participation/attendance, and strong presentation skills.
Experience working with cross functional medical and commercial teams.
Therapeutic Area Expertise including standards of care, current medical options for diagnosis and treatment of relevant conditions based upon franchise products.
Understanding Medical Affairs activities
Understanding of Marketing concepts/strategies
Knowledge of the pharmaceutical marketplace
FDA regulations/ICH guidelines regarding conduct of clinical studies in relevant therapeutic area.
Knowledge of regulatory guidance regarding marketing/sales promotional materials
Strong overall written and verbal communication skills
Must have requisite skills to function in a complex and dynamic environment, including flexibility and ability to negotiate.
ICMJE guidance/general publication practices
Current ACCME guidelines
Sound computer skills including Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint
Familiarity with statistical methodology
PhRMA Code
#LI-JL
#IND-123
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.
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