Associate Director

Job Description

Job Title:

Associate Director

Department:

Medical Affairs

Location:

Hybrid Paramus

Reports To:

Sr. Director, Medical Affairs

Status:

Regular, Full-time, Exempt

Start Date:

ASAP

Compensation:

Competitive

Job Summary

This position will provide medical/scientific strategic input and executional expertise for the launch/support of new medication for a rare, orphan disease indication.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
(Include but not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned.)

  • Drive the creation of materials to be used by the MSL team as part of launch preparation activities.
  • Review all materials submitted to the Promotional Review Committee for scientific/medical accuracy.
  • Work collaboratively with the Commercial and Market Access Groups as the scientific resource.
  • Serve as a liaison to the patient advocacy groups working within this disease space.
  • Analyze competitor development and launch plans, trial designs, data analysis methods, and life cycle management activities to assess their position relative to the NS product.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with physicians engaged in the treatment of the rare orphan disease.
  • Assist with publication planning and content development of scientific communications.
  • Assist with the development of Advisory Board planning and execution, as needed.
  • Provide assistance in the training of medical science liaisons, field sales force representatives, and market access representatives.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated ability to evaluate and interpret data and translate that information into appropriate tactics and solutions to support pre- and post-launch communications objectives.
  • Demonstrated a strong understanding of the patient and development of the patient journey, deriving insights from the data that will help to inform strategy and tactical implications.
  • Understanding of the medical communications industry and current knowledge of industry issues and trends.
  • Thorough understanding of compliance issues.
  • Excellent time management, multitasking, and ability to deliver on time and on point.
  • Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to teach or educate teams.

Education and/or Experience

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in the field of medical affairs or related areas.
  • Advanced degree (MD, PharmD, PhD).
  • Experience with a diverse number of therapeutic areas, preferably in rare disease.
  • Experience in pre-launch and post-launch communication activities is a plus.