Associate/Medical Director or Associate/Medical Science Director (Neuroscience), US Medical Affairs

Job description

  Job facts
We are seeking a dynamic clinical scientist / preferably with a background in multiple sclerosis / neuroscience to join the US Medical Affairs group at Genentech. The Associate MD/MSD will provide exceptional clinical and strategic leadership for medical affairs activities including support for ocrelizumab post-launch activities.

This role requires an individual with strong communication and leadership skills, as well as the ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders in product development and other relevant functions and navigate challenging situations. The individual must also be viewed as a strong scientific partner who can readily bridge between a cutting edge research environment and a fast-paced clinical and product development organization. The successful candidate is expected to help drive effective pre-launch, launch and post-launch activities and to represent the department and programs at external meetings.

As an Associate/ Medical Director or Associate/ Medical Science Director you are expected to:

·  Provide exceptional scientific expertise and collaboration within the Ocrelizumab medical team, to your peers within Neuroscience Group and to the organization in general
·  Build excellent relationships and interactions between Medical and Global functions
·  Contribute to the formation, refinement and execution of medical strategies and tactics including Phase IIIb/IV activities, safety adjudication and exploratory data analysis
·  Ensure strategic partnerships with key opinion leaders in the area of multiple sclerosis patient groups and scientific institutions and societies to enable optimal collaboration for medical products throughout their lifecycle
·  Contribute and provide expert review of medical content for Medical Information and Educational activities
·  Ensure medical and product information is provided in compliance with Global and Genentech SOPs and that all data used in the provision of Medical information are accurate and meet the needs of internal and external customers
·  Contribute to the development of a strategic and robust Medical Advisory Board plan that aims to enhance product knowledge and to inform on clinical practice patterns and gaps
·  Provide leadership and guidance to Clinical trial activities conducted as part of Medical Affairs and provide medical oversight of the safety of local clinical activities
·  Ensure optimal investigators selection by a constructive dialogue between medical and clinical operations
·  Ensure medical review and approval of all promotional materials in compliance with Codes of Practice, Genentech SOPs, and US regulations
·  Verify the accuracy of training material for scientific and product information and drug safety reporting requirements to the local organization (including the sales force)
·  Represent GNE Neuroscience Med Affairs externally through presentations at key National / International meetings, interactions with our key investigators
·  Participate and thrive in an interactive, team oriented culture

·  Who we are

A member of the Roche Group, Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry for more than 40 years, using human genetic information to develop novel medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases. Genentech has multiple therapies on the market for cancer & other serious illnesses. Please take this opportunity to learn about Genentech where we believe that our employees are our most important asset & are dedicated to remaining a great place to work.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Desired profile

Who you are

You're someone who wants to influence your own development. You're looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point.
This position is located in South San Francisco

·  PhD, MD, PhD/MD or PharmD degree in a relevant scientific field (e.g. Neurology or Psychiatry)
·  Minimum of 2 years post-MD/PhD or PharmD experience in an academic and/or industry setting
·  Ideally experience in clinical drug development for multiple sclerosis or neurology or inflammation, including advanced understanding of critical development functions, e.g. Clinical Sciences, Biomarker Development, Translational Medicine, Clinical Pharmacology, Regulatory, Safety, Clinical Operations.
·  Strong passion to drive clinical innovation to improve outcomes for patients Outstanding communication skills; ability to:

·  Lead, influence and motivate others
·  Navigate complex and difficult situations
·  Show strategic agility and ability to interface with multiple stakeholders
·  Distill complex issues and clearly articulate / present solutions
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