US Strategy Lead Director Medical Affairs (USDMA) / Rheumatology & Dermatology (Remote)

Role Summary

The US Director Medical Affairs (USDMA) is a regionally based position within our Company Research Laboratories, US Medical Affairs (our Research and Development Division USMA), and is a US Country Level Strategic director focusing on Rheumatology & Dermatology. This role drives scientific excellence across in-line business and the One Company's Pipeline while optimizing field readiness across the USMA strategic pillars : Scientific Exchange, Company Trials, Investigator-Sponsored Programs, Congresses, and Insights. The US DMA is an experienced therapeutic area (TA) leader and SME with medical affairs and field medical experience. This role executes scientific and medical affairs plans for assigned Therapy Areas within the region, engages with regional cross-functional teams, and provides US input to cross-functional meetings (e.g., US MAT, PAT, MT and V&I Plans). As a core member (or co-lead) of the US Medical Affairs Team (MAT), the US DMA collaborates with the Global TA team and cross-functional partners to enable US regional implementation of Value & Implementation (V&I) Planning by integrating local insights into Global Scientific Value Content (GSVC) and Center of Scientific Exchange Excellence (CSEE) plans, facilitating local adoption, leading local training, and evaluating training effectiveness and field application.

Primary Responsibilities

• In collaboration with USMA Executive Director (ED) and Health Systems Payor Access Strategy Lead (PASL), develop and implement regional strategies aligned with headquarters V&I goals, including defining a prioritized USMA Field strategy and implementation goals.
• Contribute to the integrated US Country Medical Affairs Plan (CMAP), including the US Field Medical Plan (FMP) / Field Engagement Plan (FEP) and field training plan for the assigned TA as a member of the USMA TA Leadership Team.
• Identify and prioritize US field resources, training needs, and activities; in collaboration with GMVC, ensure strategically aligned content and training and other adult learning activities across the portfolio, including pre- and post-congress regional training and content.
• Develop a strategic and comprehensive scientific engagement plan and ensure scientific exchange aligns with the global scientific communications platform.
• Ensure insights from advisory boards and field medical activities are actioned with relevant stakeholders and monitored for trends impacting future strategy.
• Organize expert input events with contracted Scientific Leaders and key stakeholders to address new indication implementation and / or emerging science, in collaboration with relevant USMA stakeholders (e.g., HS PASL).
• Manage programs (e.g., patient support, education, risk management) as needed for safe utilization of company medicines.
• Partner with GSVC, CSEE, US Global Clinical Trial Organization (GCTO), Global Medical and Scientific Affairs (GMSA) TA leads, and SMEs to orchestrate and deliver regional training as needed.
• Participate in bi-directional information exchange and sharing of best practices across USMA roles and teams, including Health Systems.
• Collaborate with the USMA Field Medical Alignment Director (FMAD) to ensure consistent standards, processes, and harmonization for training activities (e.g., clinical immersions, verbalizations, journal clubs).
• Provide input into strategic congress priorities and participate in planning at key scientific congresses.
• Continuously monitor the healthcare environment and emerging trends to optimize CMAPs and field execution plans.

Additional Responsibilities (as applicable)

Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Preferred Qualifications

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only : Our company is committed to inclusion and provides accommodations in the hiring process if needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity : We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under U.S. EEO laws, see EEOC resources.

Travel Requirements : 50%

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