Regional Director, Medical Affairs, HIV

Role Overview

• Guides country R&D GMSA staff on strategic planning and execution of the annual scientific & medical plan for HIV Therapy Area
• Chair or participate in the Regional Value and Implementation Team (RVIT) to ensure strategic alignment and execution of agreed medical tactics within the region, including the development of cross-functional regional V&I goals
• Partners with regional Commercial, regional Center of Real-World Evidence (CORE), regional Policy and regional Market Access to drive development and execution of region plans
• Support development of global V&I plans based on regional input related to insights, unmet needs, and priority evidence data gaps
• Ensures scientific exchange is aligned with the global scientific communications platform
• Consolidates actionable medical insights from countries in their region
• Engages with a network of contracted Scientific Leaders (SL) and other key stakeholders (therapeutic guideline committees, payers, public groups, government officials, medical societies) from their region
• Supports, as regional TA expert, affiliates staff in engagement with their national scientific leaders
• Organizes regional expert input events to answer Our Company’s questions regarding how to implement new indications: advisory boards and expert input forums
• Organizes regional symposia and educational meetings
• Supports countries with the development of local data generation study concepts and protocols
• Reviews investigator-initiated study (IIS) proposals prior to headquarters submission (ex-USA) and participate in IIS review committee as presenter and concept reviewer
• Manages regional programs (patient support, educational or risk management) to support appropriate and safe utilization of Our Company’s medicines
• Support planning and execution of scientific coverage efforts for major international conferences

Requirements

• Minimum: MD, PhD or PharmD (MD preferred) and recognized medical expertise in the therapy area
• Five+ years’ experience in country / region Medical Affairs
• Strong prioritization and decision-making skills
• Able to effectively collaborate with partners across divisions in a matrix environment
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, communication (written as well as oral) skills, in addition to results-oriented project management skills
• Preferred: HIV and ID experience
• Experience as scientific leader and other key stakeholders (payers, public groups, government officials, medical professional organizations) in the assigned therapeutic area

Benefits

• Flexible Work Arrangements: Remote
• Professional Development Opportunities