Sr. Medical Affairs Medical Director

SUMMARY / JOB PURPOSE :

Support the early-stage pipeline by working across the Medical Affairs sub-functions, including the Medical Communications, Medical Information, Medical Science Liaison, and Operations teams.

This position also work with several cross functional stakeholders outside of Medical Affairs.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities :

• Provide timely information and strategic input into Medical Affairs activities regarding early-stage pipeline, including trial awareness and implementation, publications, medical information, HEOR and field-based activities.
• Contribute to development of individual agent Advisory Board plans and assure successful advisory board execution with cross functional partners, opinion leaders and HCPs.
• Work in close collaboration with the MSL team to ensure optimal identification and support of clinical trial sites.
• Support field Medical Affairs in compliantly communicating pipeline product information.
• Work with Medical Affairs operations team to prepare for new IST programs as appropriate.
• Review and analyze data from relevant internal / external sources and provide insights to Medical Affairs team, Product Development Teams (PDT) and across other functions as appropriate.
• Serve as a scientific and medical consultant to Medical Affairs department and cross-functional colleagues.
• Develop deep knowledge of pipeline products, applicable treatment landscapes and competitor programs.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with external experts, such as key opinion leaders, through professional associations, professional meetings, and conferences, etc.

and apply their input and feedback to Medical Affairs and PDT activities.

• Serve in a medical capacity on the company’s medical review committee (MRC) and Veeva document review platform, providing medical review, assuring accuracy of scientific and medical content and approval of materials in compliance within our corporate guidelines and governmental regulations.
• Serve on various other governance committees as appropriate.
• Develop, maintain, and ensure adherence to policies, processes and timelines in area of expertise. Participate in the planning and execution activities of Medical Affairs initiatives and activities as appropriate.
• Maintain clinical and specialty expertise by attending assigned PDT meetings, business team meetings, steering committee meetings, scientific congresses, etc.
• Seek input and alignment with internal stakeholders on program initiatives.
• Participate in the publications strategy, and provide scientific and clinical direction, and review and approval of materials (Datavision) for medical / scientific presentations and publications as appropriate.
• Provide support for other departmental and company initiatives as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

• Co-Lead across functions within Medical Affairs to support projects
• No direct reports

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS :

Education / Experience :

• M.D. and a minimum of eight years post-residency experience; or,
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience / The Ideal for Successful Entry into Job :

• Minimum of ten years of experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry in the area of oncology and / or academic experience.
• Experience in the area of Medical Affairs is favorable, but not required
• Experience working on early and late stage projects favorable, but not required
• Experience working with academic medical centers is favorable, but not required

Knowledge / Skills :

• Ability to develop, influence and maintain relationships across departments.
• Ability to develop, influence and maintain relationships with academic investigators.
• Has experience in relevant industry / profession.
• Uses broad expertise or unique knowledge and skills to contribute to development of company objectives and principles and to achieve goals in creative and effective ways.
• Develops technical and / or business solutions to complex problems.
• Identifies and implements methods, techniques, procedures and evaluation criteria to achieve results.
• Guides the successful completion of major programs, projects and / or functions.
• Leads or manages the work of others by providing guidance to subordinates or cross-functional teams based on organizational goals and company policy, with responsibility for results, including costs, methods and staffing.
• Interprets, executes and recommends modifications to companywide policies and / or divisional programs. Has complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, concepts and techniques.

Has extensive knowledge of other related disciplines.

Applies strong analytical and business communication skills.

JOB COMPLEXITY :

• Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth knowledge of the company.
• Exercises independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation of criteria for obtaining results.
• Participates in corporate development of methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for projects, programs and people.
• Ensures budgets (if applicable) and schedules meet corporate requirements.
• Creates formal networks involving coordination among groups. Regularly interacts with executives and / or major customers.

Working Conditions :

Ability to travel domestically and internationally estimated at 20-40%

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets.

The base pay range for this position is $237,500 - $337,000 annually. The base pay range may take into account the candidate’s geographic region, which will adjust the pay depending on the specific work location.

The base pay offered will take into account the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity, among other factors.

In addition to the base salary, as part of our Total Rewards program, Exelixis offers comprehensive employee benefits package, including a 401k plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

Employees are also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus program, or if field sales staff, a sales-based incentive plan.

Exelixis also offers employees the opportunity to purchase company stock, and receive long-term incentives, 15 accrued vacation days in their first year, 17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December, and up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.