Director Scientific Relations, Medical Affairs

1 day ago


MA United States PharmaEssentia Corp. Full time
Position Overview:

The Director Scientific Relations, Medical Affairs is a high-visibility role within PharmaEssentia. This person will establish and maintain relationships with key external customers (healthcare providers/organizations, payers, patient organizations, and caregivers) in order to identify unmet needs and data generation opportunities, gain consensus and develop strategies for our product portfolio. This person will collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to allow informed decision making/alignment across the organization and to avoid duplication of efforts. This role will be office-based in Burlington, MA.

The Company

It’s not often you get the chance to make a real impact on the lives of others while expanding your own possibilities. You’ll find that rare opportunity at PharmaEssentia. Join us, and let’s transform lives, together.

PharmaEssentia Corporation is a rapidly growing biopharmaceutical innovator. We are leveraging deep expertise and proven scientific principles to deliver effective new biologics for challenging diseases in the areas of hematology and oncology, with one product approved in Europe and a diversifying pipeline. We believe in the potential to improve both health and quality of life for patients with limited options today through the combination of rigorous research and innovative thinking.

Founded in 2003 by a team of Taiwanese-American executives and renowned scientists from U.S. biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, today we are listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (6446) and are expanding our global presence with operations in the U.S., Japan, and China, along with a world-class biologics production facility in Taichung.

Key Responsibilities to Include:
  • Support the Senior Director of Medical Affairs in the development and execution of the Medical Affairs Plan.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with key external customers (healthcare providers/organizations, payers, patient organizations, and caregivers) in order to identify unmet needs and data generation opportunities, gain consensus and develop strategies for our product portfolio.
  • Perform mapping to ensure we identify current and emerging expertise to provide input to the organization.
  • Maintain a database of external stakeholder expertise that can be leveraged for input across multiple formats (eg, 1:1 consults, advisory board meetings, publications, steering committees etc).
  • Work cross-functionally to identify key congresses for PharmaEssentia to have a presence.
  • Ensure consistent medical and scientific messages, information, and data are used in communicating with external customers.
  • Provide therapeutic area expertise and medical input into the formulation of the overall development and global commercialization strategy.
  • Ensure that the content of medical congress presentations is accurate, strategically focused, and compliant.
  • Represent the company at medical meetings, advisory boards, outreach meetings at key institutions, and in interactions with KOLs.
  • Identify scientific evidence generation opportunities (RWE, HEOR, Phase IV and IIT) and scientific information exchange with key external stakeholders.
  • Work in close collaboration with MSLs, medical information, regulatory affairs, clinical development, commercial, and regulatory to provide a coordinated approach to stakeholder engagement and to provide support with medical and scientific expertise for life cycle management.
The Person

Education: Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD/DO) or equivalent.

Qualifications and Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience in the Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology industry, Academia, or Private Practice.
  • Experience in Medical Affairs.
  • MSL or MSL-like experience interacting with and providing medical information to external stakeholders (healthcare providers/organizations, payers, patient organizations, and caregivers).
  • Ability to articulate complex scientific and medical information in concise, understandable business terms.
  • Knowledgeable in regulatory guidelines and clinical terminology.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team with strong writing, communication, and project management skills.
  • Thorough understanding of clinical methodologies and providing sound analytical support, to quickly establish credibility as a reliable resource.
  • Experience developing stakeholder engagement and education tools.
  • Clinical trial support experience.
  • Travel required - up to 25%.
  • Preferred Requirements:
    • Experience in hematology/oncology and rare diseases.
Benefits of working with our team:

PharmaEssentia USA strives every day to improve the lives of patients as well as our employees. As a valued member of PharmaEssentia USA, you will enjoy the following benefits:

  • Comprehensive medical coverage.
  • Dental and vision coverage.
  • Work / Life balance with core working hours from 10am – 3pm.
  • Generous paid time-off.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match.
  • Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
  • Up to $150 monthly cell phone reimbursement.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Free parking.
EEO Statement:

At PharmaEssentia USA, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. PharmaEssentia USA believes that diversity and inclusion among our team are critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

PharmaEssentia does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Staffing agencies should not send resumes to our HR team or to any PharmaEssentia employees. PharmaEssentia is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies.

At PharmaEssentia, our goal is to treat as many people with cancer as possible. That means challenging the status quo with better science that leads to better lives. By joining our team, you will not only expand your own possibilities, but you will contribute to expanding options for people with cancer.

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