Director Medical Affairs Job Listing at AstraZeneca in Wilmington, DE (Job ID 603886)

Description:
The Director Medical Affairs (DMA) is a member of the Brand Core Medical Team, and is responsible for the development and execution of the Brand Medical Plan. The DMA is accountable for all Medical Affairs components of the Brand Medical Plan, and for ensuring alignment of MASD Customer Facing Role scientific activities in support of the brand objectives. Major Responsibilities:
* Accountable for the design and execution of the Medical Affairs components of the Brand Medical Plan
* Defines Medical Affairs Customer segmentation, targeting, and channel deployment
* Responsible for the development and delivery of appropriate scientific messaging and education to key customers
* Responsible for the execution of targeted action plans for all customer groups
* Responsible for development and execution of customer programs aligned with the Brand Medical Plan
* Responsible for the delivery of medical and scientific insight back to the Brand Team
* Responsible for identification and targeting of key clinical investigators for key clinical trials
* Forecasts and coordinates Medical Affairs resources and services
* Represents the key interface between the needs of the US customers and Brand Team through interactions with all Medical Affairs functions.
* Member of the Brand Leadership Team
* Plan and manage Medical Affairs budget allocated by Brand Team (travel, training, vendor management, etc)
* Serves as the chairperson of the Medical Affairs Brand Core Team to prioritize and focus Medical Affairs resources on key deliverables
* Accountable for the optimal strategy for appropriate use of medical information by the Medical Affairs team
* Accountable for integrating respective Brand Medical Affairs Teams with the Brand Business Planning Process
* Accountable for providing U.S. customer view to Brand Teams in order to develop customer-led strategies and development plans

Minimum Requirements:
* Advanced degree in science-related field, such as Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Medicine, or equivalent
* >3 years managing programs in a team environment
* Strong knowledge of medical strategy, clinical development, and medical science liaison areas
* Ability to manage a diverse group of responsibilities
* Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment Preferred Requirements:
* Doctorate in Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Medicine, or equivalent
* MBA
* Minimum 5 years experience in a strategy-setting role within Medical Affairs
* Global experience within the pharmaceutical industry
* Working knowledge of FDA requirements Minimum Skills and Competencies:
* Leadership abilities
* Expert technical depth in disease area
* Strategic influencing skills
* Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
* Well-developed initiative ability
* Excellent project management skills
* Strong organization and time management skills
* Strong analytical and problem solving skills Preferred Skills and Competencies:
* Excellent computer skills (Excel, Word, Power Point, etc.)
* Knowledge of information/technology systems Internal Contacts/Customers:
* Senior Director Medical Affairs
* Medical Affairs Manager
* Medical Information Managers
* Regional Scientific Managers
* Area/Regional Director Scientific Affairs
* Field Medical Physicians
* Commercial Brand Leader/Development Brand Leader
* Brand Managers/Directors
* Brand Medical Directors
* Regulatory Affairs Directors
* Global Product Team
* Drug safety
* Competitive Intelligence Managers External Contacts/Customers:
* Key Opinion Leaders
* Key Decision Makers
* Investigators
* Speakers
* Consultants
* National Medical Associations