Senior Global Medical Advisor - Oncology-Remote

Description
As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.
The Senior Global Medical Advisor (SR GMA) designs the global Medical affairs strategy for the compounds and leads global strategic initiatives, providing guidance to regional and local medical initiatives. The incumbent is the medical ambassador for the asset to internal and external stakeholders. The position holder takes an active role in shaping the Evidence Strategy and Generation by working closely with the Evidence Lead and the Evidence Sub-Team.
In some cases, the SR GMA may assume the responsibility of an Evidence Lead in the Asset Teams, leading the creation and execution of a holistic evidence generation strategy and integrating the deliverables of all medical functions as the leader of the Evidence team. The incumbent will drive patient value, patient voice and quality of life & outcomes in line with Medicine Excellence goals.
Duties & Responsibilities
Plans for medically adequate commercialization from early development throughout the whole asset life cycle
Contributes to the design of brand strategic goals to allow for efficient, scientifically and medically adequate commercialization efforts starting at early development until the end of the product's life cycle
The Medical Affairs strategy related to early pipeline compounds/indication/portfolio aims to contribute to the clinical development plans and overall evidence generation to ensure successful commercialization after launch and until the end of lifecycle
Medical Affairs Planning & Execution:
Accountable for developing the medical narrative for the asset which informs evidence generation as well as communication strategy
Leads the Medical Affairs strategic initiatives like publication planning the development of data roll-out e.g., and contributes, influences and has responsibilities for the execution of other functions strategies and respective tactical plans
Leads the development of the content for medical activities and oversees the activities of the Medical Communications Content Manager who creates the content for medical communication
Strategically plans and oversees the executing of the studies that have been defined in the Integrated Asset Evidence Plan
Develops global medical communication strategy for the compound/indication/portfolio and oversees the execution
Contributes and advises on the regional/local medical initiatives of the (early) Integrated Brand & tactical Plan. Where applicable acts as country/regional Brand Team Representative (BTR) and is accountable for ensuring core markets feedback is reflected in the Global Strategy
Develops and provides guidance to countries regarding their local resourcing and planning starting 3-5 years prior to launch
External Expert Engagement & Scientific Leadership:
Accountable for expert identification & engagement, planning and executing advisory boards & consultancy meetings in cooperation with Scientific Relations, driving patient engagement in cooperation with Patient Advocacy Relations (PAR) and their respective plans
Represents BI and leads or takes active role at international scientific Advisory Boards, expert panels, round tables at Scientific Societies
Competitive landscape analysis & scenario planning:
Holds an in-depth understanding of the competitor landscape from the medical perspective including possible disruptive innovations and alternative treatments and is responsible for issue preparedness including scenario planning and anticipating competitor communication strategies
Develops competitive simulation exercises to challenge BIs own strategy vs. current and upcoming competitors
Requirements
Advanced degree in Medical or Life Science, PhD
Accomplished industry professional with a broad knowledge of all phases of drug development
Market-relevant experience, including external stakeholder engagement in the therapeutic area (Global, Regional or local)
Entrepreneurial mind-set and passion to build the asset for success
For early Medical Affairs: Past exposure to all the activities involved in successfully developing and launching assets and brands
Sound therapeutic area background with a minimum of ten (10) years in the Pharmaceutical Industry (Medical Affairs and/or Clinical Development roles, roles in combination with market knowledge and savviness, Management experience considered a plus)
For roles in Early Medical Affairs: Track record in product launch activities in the medical function
Medical and scientific leadership to drive high-priority projects in collaboration with global matrix teams, regional/local counterparts and external partners
Ability to establish strong partnerships at eye-level with top-level external experts, international societies and other relevant international stakeholders. Ability to influence the scientific space
Ability to listen to customers and patients and understand their needs to bring them into the organization
Successful track record in planning, conducting and publication of Basic Science and/or Clinical Research and in Epidemiology and Real-World Evidence and its use for various audiences
Excellent communication & influencing skills
Excellent presentation, training and facilitation skills
Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills and ability to work in virtual teams and influence across matrix environment
Ability to act with grace and resilience under pressure
Ability to handle and lead complex projects & programs
Full command of English Language
Situational Responsiveness
Deals with Ambiguity
Strong leadership skills
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction
Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required)
Must be 18 years of age or older
Desired Skills, Experience and Abilities
Additional Duties & Responsibilities:
Patient benefit & Payor value:
Closely cooperates with the Market Access/HEOR colleagues to establish the pharmacoeconomic value of the compound, contribute to payer engagement and integrated healthcare solutions as well as developing programs to grant patients with no further therapeutic options early access
Evidence & insights Generation:
Engages actively with Key External Experts (KEE) exchanging scientific and medical data to collect insights and inform compounds development plans and global brand strategies
Ensures the Medical Narrative is leveraged to inform the planning and execution for Evidence Generation
In case the Sr. Global Medical Advisor acts as Evidence Lead, a strategy to cover identified Evidence needs is defined and the optimal source of evidence defined (Randomized Clinical Trial, Real-World Evidence, Market Research and others)
Brings the needs and expectations of a broad range of customers, including patients and HCPs insights into the asset team to inform strategic direction of asset development (e.g., make sure Target Product Profile is validated with external experts and reflects patient’s needs and inform Clinical Trial Protocols). This includes services and solutions beyond the product supporting patients and caregivers in managing the disease
Leads the development of strategies to further establish the clinical benefits and risks beyond initial clinical development in line with the Medical narrative and PMO and in close collaboration with the members of the Evidence Team and Clinical Operations where appropriate. This can include coordination and guidance for investigator initiated studied (IIS), external collaboration research (ECR), design of phase IV trials Compassionate-use/Early-access Programs. The development and roll-out of non-interventional (NIS) and real-world studies happens in close alignment with Global Medical Affairs
If part of the Asset Evidence sub-team or acting as the Evidence Lead, oversees Clinical Development strategy for the respective asset
Cross-functional cooperation:
Closely collaborates with all relevant internal global functions (e.g., Marketing, PPSS (Product Pipeline Scientific Support), PAR, Corporate Communications, Legal, Epidemiology & RWE, early and late-stage Clinical Development teams, Regulatory Affairs, Drug Safety, Digital)
Our Company
Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry's top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,300 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.
Why Boehringer Ingelheim?
With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.
Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.
Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.
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