Title:  Senior Director, Global Medical Affairs

SUN PHARMA, Princeton, New Jersey (ONSITE: Hybrid 3 days in office; 2 days remote)

Summary:

Sun Pharma is seeking a Senior Director, Global Medical Affairs responsible for the development of medical strategy and execution of tactics related to the company's strategy for approved product(s). This is an expert scientific and medical position focused on providing leadership of core Medical Affairs deliverables such as scientific exchange, evidence generation, cross-functional collaboration, and planning and execution of activities for IL23 and/or JAKi in different indications. As such, the position will require deep understanding and experience in Immunology, Dermatology and IBD space, the role of Medical Affairs, and planning and driving projects.

This role is based at US HQ in Princeton, NJ with an on-site requirement of three days per week. We are unable to consider candidates who are looking for fully remote roles.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead tactical execution of the Integrated Evidence Generation Planning Process (IEGP) including RWE and Phase 4 high priority studies
• Plan and execute an integrated medical strategy for assigned products/molecule(s) that addresses current and future needs of the business
• Lead the Medical Core Team meetings (MCT)
• Lead the development of the strategic scientific communication platform(s) aligned with the brand strategy and franchise strategy across lifecycle and molecules
• Monitor and leverage medical insights to support and inform brand strategy
• Work with clinical and commercial partners to support Market Access, Commercial Development, Value and HEOR activities (market research, speaker's bureau, advisory boards, etc.)
• Support the expert engagement plan and overall scientific communication strategy including medical congress content, medical booth, and educational materials development, authorship and review of abstracts and manuscripts
• Guide Independent Medical Education (IME) grants strategy and vetting of medical education providers and their scientific expertise in therapeutic areas of interest
• Support Business Development and Licensing activities
• Oversee CME/grant requests, processes, and progress
• Medical and strategic oversight of company investigator initiated (IITs) trials
• Work with Field Medical functions to establish scientific exchange priorities, disseminate field medical insights throughout the organization, and support regional needs
• Meet all administrative and compliance related activities within policy and on-time
• Assure oversight and management of vendors operationalizing medical capabilities
• Develop and track appropriate budget setting, resource allocation and expense monitoring

Requirements / Qualifications

• Advanced degree (MD, Pharm.D and/or PhD) required,
  • Dermatology/Gastroenterology/Cardiology experience from working in medical affairs/clinical development is preferred
  • Experience with JAKi highly desirable.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience
• Ability to work on site three days of the week. We are unable to consider candidates who are looking for fully remote roles.

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience with strategic and tactical planning for pipeline and/or marketed product required
• Experience with strategic evidence and scientific communication planning processes
• Experience leading phase IV, real-world evidence, and other post-marketing studies
• Experience working with field medical teams
• Experience with relevant medical specialists highly desirable
• Strong collaborative, interpersonal and team interaction skills, experience working in a cross-functional team environment and ability to execute a must
• High degree of professionalism, integrity and collaboration required
• Exceptional verbal, written and communication skills
• Ability to travel required (~ 20%)
• Comfortable multi-tasking in a fast-paced small company environment and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
• Thorough knowledge of company policies and processes

Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan and may be eligible for the Long Term Incentive Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexible spending accounts; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.

The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall preclude the employer from changing these duties from time to time and assigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with the experience and background of the incumbent(s).

We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, military or veteran status, generic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives:

Sun Pharmaceuticals (Sun) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Sun employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Sun. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.