Associate Director, Medical Affairs Strategy (Hematology/Oncology)

Sumitomo Pharma Associate Director, Medical Affairs Strategy (Hematology/Oncology) in Dover, Delaware

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with key operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), Canada (Sumitomo Pharma Canada, Inc.) and Europe (Sumitomo Pharma Switzerland GmbH) focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, psychiatry & neurology, and cell & gene therapies. For more information on SMPA, visit our website https://www.us.sumitomo-pharma.com or follow us on LinkedIn LinkedIn.

Job Overview

The Associate Director, Medical Strategy (Hematology/Oncology) will be a key member of the Medical Affairs team reporting to the Executive Director, Medical Affairs Strategy.

In this role, individuals are responsible for medical affairs direction and management for Oncology Pipeline assets, overseeing the management of the Oncology Products, pre- and post-launch activities related to Medical Affairs function.

This individual will lead program coordination with Clinical Development leadership to ensure alignment between Medical Affairs, Advocacy, Translational Medicine, and Commercial launch strategy and guide the tactical implementation of Medical Affairs plans.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Ensure coordination and alignment of all Oncology Products medical affairs activities and budget within SMPA and with alliance partners.
2. Oversee the strategy and development of Medical Affairs plans and scientific platforms in support of Oncology products.
3. Represent the Oncology Products Medical Strategy Team within the Medical Affairs leadership and executive leadership teams.
4. Serve as Subject Matter Expert within Medical Affairs Team providing medical training, evaluation, motivation, and control of activities in alignment with the company’s corporate strategies and objectives.
5. Ensure cross-functional medical alignment with the US Field Medical team, Medical Communications & Operations, and ex-US colleagues.
6. Develop and direct the implementation of plans that will be executed through multi-modal medical education channels.
7. Oversee the development and implementation of detailed scientific Publication Plans, Medical Advisory Boards, and Patient Advisory Boards.
8. Represent the Medical Affairs department on the lifecycle team to provide medical affairs input to Clinical Development and Clinical Operations needs.
9. Proactively seek and create relationships directly with key opinion leaders, providing them with credible, fair, balanced, scientific information.
10. Work closely with the commercial organization to bring the medical and pharmacoeconomic perspectives to commercial strategies and tactics.
11. Partner with the Clinical Development organization for ongoing and post-marketing clinical development activities.
12. Provide detailed and compliant medical review and approval of external resources, communications, and publications.
13. Define and attend relevant medical and scientific conferences to help coordinate medical affairs activities.
14. Provide input into budget and long-term Medical Education programming or Medical Sponsorships.
15. Ensure that all interactions and activities in the US adhere to corporate and healthcare compliance guidance.

Key Core Competencies

1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
2. Ability to effectively communicate, collaborate and deliver excellent work in a fast-paced environment.
3. Must have excellent interpersonal skills, with experience in conflict management and relationship building.
4. Ability to analyze complex issues critically and develop realistic and accomplishable plans.
5. Mentorship attitude with the capability to work cross-functionally.
6. Proven record of accomplishment of detailed, medically accurate writing in line with compliance requirements.

Education and Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
2. Advanced degree in medical science (MD, PharmD, PhD) or equivalent professional experience in Oncology is required.
3. 3+ years of relevant professional experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry, with prior Medical Affairs involvement preferred.
4. Strong familiarity working on PCs and the Microsoft Office Suite.

The base salary range for this role is $167,750 to $210,000. Total compensation will depend on elements unique to each candidate, including experience, skills, education, and other factors permitted by law.

Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.