At Eisai, satisfying unmet medical needs and increasing the benefits healthcare provides to patients, their families, and caregivers is Eisai’s human health care (hhc) mission. We’re a growing pharmaceutical company that is breaking through in neurology and oncology, with a strong emphasis on research and development. Our history includes the development of many innovative medicines, notably the discovery of the world's most widely-used treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. As we continue to expand, we are seeking highly-motivated individuals who want to work in a fast-paced environment and make a difference.If this is your profile, we want to hear from you.
The Associate Director, Digital Medical Strategy is responsible for the execution and operationalization of digital initiatives that enable Medical Affairs, leveraging digital tools and platforms, AI, and integrated data and analytics. The role applies strong scientific and Medical Affairs strategic expertise to inform, evaluate, and contribute to current and emerging technologies that support Medical Affairs objectives.
Under the direction of the Executive Director, this position will contribute to and drive implementation of the Medical Affairs digital strategy and roadmap, building enterprise-wide foundational and long-term digital and AI capabilities. This role will collaborate with Global and Regional Medical Affairs colleagues and key cross-functional teams including enterprise-wide Medical Affairs, Global Digital Business Team, Clinical Development, Commercial, Legal, Regulatory, Compliance, and others to develop and drive the adoption and implementation of both internal and external facing digital initiatives. The Assoc Director, Digital Medical Strategy will also leverage digital tools and capabilities to enhance scientific content and digital scientific communication channels, including contributing to and supporting the strategic planning and execution of high-quality, compliant digital scientific communications across all digital medical channels.
Essential Functions
Digital & AI strategy: developand implemententerpriseglobal digital strategy for Medical Affairsacrosstherapeutic areas; build multi-yeardigital medical affairs roadmap and capabilitiesthat support science and Medical Affairs strategic vision.
Contribute toand executedigital-forward scientific communication plans,includingmedical websites, portals, social channels& campaigns, videos, digitalpublicationsand congress assetswith afocus onsupporting medical communicationobjectivesand education via the right channelsand content formats
Create and oversee content creation of specialized digital channel content, including social posts, thought-leader videos, disease state education, etc. This role will work with specialized agencies,ITand other internal teams to manage websites and other channels, adapt other medical affairs content for digital channels, and drive medical content review submissions andrevisionsas necessary.This role will apply science and medical strategy tooptimizeand tailor scientific content for HCPaudiences, ensuring that science is accurately interpreted and communicated at scale
Advance analytics &insights;enable enterprise-wideAIsystemsthatintegrateMAinsightswith internal and externaldata sourceswhile ensuringappropriate contextand limitations are built in, protecting and ensuring scientific accuracy and credibility.
Under the leadership and direction ofthe Executive Director Medical Communication & Digital Strategy, effectivelyestablishnew key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to evaluate digital initiatives, including social media and digital channel campaigns,and pivot as needed while employing an agile way of working.
Identify, evaluate, and prioritizenew technologies, digital trends,and AI use cases (insights, content optimization, Field Medical, Med Info, etc.)ensuring outputs are scientifically valid and inform medical decision-making.
Lead pilot programs and scale successful digital initiatives globally.
Define tools, analytics, andgovernance for enterprise-wide omnichannel medical engagement strategies and platforms using integrated data and advanced analyticsto better understand individual HCPdecision‑makingand to guide more personalized, impactful Medical Affairs strategies.
Technology enablement & vendor oversight:assess innovative digital tools and platforms informed by analytics and big data,optimizedigitalplatformsandtools,ensureseamless integration with Medical Affairs systemsincludingCRM; manage vendor relationships,supportproject budgets, and ensure fair market value assessments for digital initiatives and SOWs.
Ensureimplementation ofgovernance strategies, compliance, and risk management
Ensure country and regional compliance, legal, data protection, and regulatory guidelines are followed. Collaborate with IT security and data privacy for the implementation of anynew solutions
Lead and champion change management while driving the understanding and adoption of our digital engagement products and services
Lead training and upskilling to users of global medical digital tools, solutions, and resources.
Requirements
Advanced scientific terminal degree (MD, PharmD, PhD) required
Minimum of 8 years relevant Medical / Scientific experience and a minimum of 8 years of pharmaceutical industry experience or a combination of equivalent education and experience.
Strong scientific knowledge and expertise in Oncology preferred
Demonstrated functional and subject matter expertise in Medical Affairs strategy, activities, systems, and workflows.
Demonstrated experience and ability to assess, select, implement, and scale digital platforms, with AI & Digital Fluency.
Must be self-starter to stay informed about the rapidly evolving technology landscape and champion new opportunities for innovation and growth.
Ability to lead and drive change management (agility, drive clear communication and understanding of new initiatives, stakeholder management, ability to connect with and motivate people and teams), including providing training and upskilling needed to support digital initiatives and technological advancements.
Thorough understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and extensive experience partnering with cross functional teams across R&D, commercial functions, IT, legal, regulatory, and compliance.
Experience working across functions, regions and cultures including ability to troubleshoot, influence, and break down barriers within a matrix organization.
Demonstrated ability and experience translating data into actionable strategic recommendations with data analytics, dashboards, and data visualization tools.
Experience managing, evaluating, and working with third party solution providers, vendors, and agencies.
Excellent written, verbal, communication and presentation skills with strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, prioritize, think critically, analyze situations, and adapt to change to achieve shared goals.
Able to work hybrid in Nutley, NY (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in office every week).
Ability to travel as needed to conferences and internal meetings up to 25% of the time.
Eisai Salary Transparency Language:
The annual base salary range for the Associate Director, Digital Medical Strategy, Oncology is from :$170,300-$223,500Under current guidelines, this position is eligible to participate in : Eisai Inc. Annual Incentive Plan & Eisai Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan.
Final pay determinations will depend on various factors including but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, and skills.
Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. For additional information on Company employee benefits programs, visit https://careers.eisai.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits
Certain other benefits may be available for this position, please discuss any questions with your recruiter.
Eisai is an equal opportunity employer and as such, is committed in policy and in practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.Similarly, considering the need for reasonable accommodations, Eisai prohibits discrimination against persons because of disability, including disabled veterans.
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At Eisai Inc., human health care (hhc) is our goal. We give our first thought to patients and their families, and helping to increase the benefits health care provides. As the U.S. pharmaceutical subsidiary of Tokyo-based Eisai Co., Ltd., we have a passionate commitment to patient care that is the driving force behind our efforts to discover and develop innovative therapies to help address unmet medical needs.
Eisai is a fully integrated pharmaceutical business that operates in two global business groups: oncology and neurology (dementia-related diseases and neurodegenerative diseases). Each group functions as an end-to-end global business with discovery, development, and marketing capabilities. Our U.S. headquarters, commercial and clinical development organizations are located in New Jersey; our discovery labs are in Massachusetts and Pennsylvania; and our global demand chain organization resides in Maryland and North Carolina. To learn more about Eisai Inc., please visit us at www.eisai.com/US.
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