Medical Director, Medical Affairs (COVID-19 / Virology) Evidence Generation (Florham Park)

Overview :

The Medical Director, Medical Affairs (COVID-19 / Virology) Evidence Generation will provide medical / scientific support for relevant Shionogi products by functioning as a medical subject matter expert. Will lead the strategic and tactical planning for relevant products with focus on evidence generation and represent Medical Affairs at various cross-functional team meetings.

This Medical Director will have responsibility for the Virology / COVID-19 disease portfolio, with the flexibility to expand into other product areas as needed and as Shionogi Inc. continues to grow.

Responsibilities :

• Assist the Sr. Medical Director in the development of the US Medical strategy and tactical planning for virology / COVID-19 platform including the pre-launch planning
• Oversee and provide medical sign-off on all relevant product and disease state communications utilizing medical expertise and insight to develop and substantiate claim support
• Serve as the voice of the therapeutic area by providing medical input to various commercial projects and initiatives, including the development of marketing materials and planning and implementation of strategic marketing activities
• Through medical expertise and leadership, shape the development of Company documents, ensuring scientific accuracy in all educational materials, company communications and publications
• Assist the Sr. Medical Director, and other members of Medical organization (e.g. MSLs) as is appropriate, with establishing and achieving medical affairs-related strategic goals and objectives
• Collaborate effectively with the drug safety team members to optimize pharmacovigilance activities, including evaluation of reports of adverse events and monitoring of product labeling
• Oversee Scientific Communication (Publications, CME / Education, Congress planning) with support from Scientific Communications leads
• Drive the communication and collaboration of Medical plans with SHQ and SBV (where applicable)
• Lead key opinion leader (KOL) planning, including selection of outside experts, and maintain productive relationships with KOLs in relevant areas to the Companys business
• Represent Shionogi Medical Affairs to key external stakeholders and organizations
• Partner with the Clinical Research team in the planning and review of Clinical Research programs, protocols and final study reports for clinical development projects, as well as in Clinical Research programs needed for the support of existing products and claims
• Represent the Medical Affairs perspective in early-stage project planning and recommend the most appropriate medical input for project development plans. Conduct early opportunity assessments and assist with regulatory submissions
• Facilitate adherence to ICH, pharmacovigilance and GCP guidelines through the development and maintenance of applicable Company Standard Operating Procedures
• Maintain effective working relationships with Development, Legal, Compliance, Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, Marketing, and Medical colleagues and across regions
• Maintain effective relationships with external experts / consultants to provide scientific support to the Companys business initiatives
• Design and lead study protocols (RWE, epi, SLR, other types) and evidence generation to support the TA / Product Strategy
• Participate in the Grant Reviews and Advisory Committees as needed / requested

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Additional Information

The base salary range for this full-time position is $230,000 - $285,000. Individual pay is determined by several factors, which include but are not limited to : job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The range does not include the comprehensive benefits, bonus, long-term incentive, applicable allowances, or any additional compensation that may be associated with this role.

EEO :

Shionogi Inc. is an equal opportunity employer supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment opportunities based on valid job requirements without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, status as a disabled veteran, a recently separated veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veterans, and Armed Forces Service Medal Veterans, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

It is the policy of Shionogi Inc. to undertake affirmative action for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements to recruit a diverse pool of protected veteran and individuals with disabilities applicants and to ensure that our employment practices are, in fact, non-discriminatory.

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