Job Description

Medison offers hope to patients suffering from rare and severe diseases, by forming partnerships with emerging biotech companies to accelerate access to highly innovative therapies in international markets.

As the creator and leader of the global partnership category in the pharma industry, we strive to be Always Ahead, and work relentlessly to bring therapy to patients in need, no matter where they live.

Our values are at the core of every action we take, and we are committed to going above and beyond for the benefit of the patients we serve.

We are a dynamic, fast-paced company, operating in over 25 countries on 5 continents. We are looking for out-of-the-box thinkers, people who are passionate, caring, agile and adaptive, to join us on our mission. If you are looking to make a difference in people's lives, we invite you to join us!

The Cluster Medical Head is the senior medical representative in the cluster operation and consequently bears strategic and operational accountability for the medical function, reporting directly to the Medical Director EPM.

Cluster Medical Head will be responsible as well for managing all medical activities for the products in their respective country in which he/she will be located.

Responsibilities

• The CMH/MH works in close partnership with the General Manager of the country in which he resides and with the Cluster Head and Affiliate team. She/he will oversee and collaborate with Medison’s partners and provide support to the local affiliates in the specific cluster region within EPM.
• (S)he is responsible for overseeing all all aspects of Medical Affairs (MA) in the cluster affiliates, inclusive of having medical strategy and plans in place, team leadership and development and ensuring that all medical activities for the products under their responsibility in their respective cluster are in place . support the business needs and fully executed..
• The CMH/MH will be the primary contact for the cluster Medical organization (Field- and Office-based Medical teams), and will lead the Affiliate Medical Heads (MHs), Medical Affairs Managers (MAMs) and Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs)
• The CMH/MH leads a team of medical affairs experts on the Medison products in their respective cluster, disease states, and areas of medical activities . In this position he/she drives meaningful interactions with Healthcare professionals (HCPs, and supports the creation of meaningful educational activities and medically led initiatives that enables appropriate patient access of our medication
• The CMH/MH job holder is shaping the development of the medical cluster strategy and go-to-market approaches for the medical organization via therapeutic area clinical knowledge and insight gathered from HCP and other market interactions. The CMH/MH translates strategic imperatives into actionable medical initiatives and ensures it’s compliant execution in close collaboration with Medical Director CEE, marketing function and other internal stakeholders.
• Overall, the CMH/MH is a leadership position and operates in full alignment with the Medical Director EPM to translate the company vision, strategy, goals, tactics and initiatives for the office- and field-based medical team in the specific disease areas within the cluster and ensures timely execution.

Requirements

• Advanced degree such as MD/PhD or advanced degree in DVM or PharmD
• over 10 years of experience in the pharma industry in medical , clinical development or commercial roles.
• Proven people management and leadership experience is a must. At least 5 years’ of experience in a country / region Medical Affairs leadership position.
• Fluent written and verbal language skills in English, and at least one local cluster language.
• Proven in-depth scientific knowledge of the relevant therapeutic areas and related disease states; displays a natural curiosity to learn and build scientific expertise.
• Significant experience working in an international, matrix environment enables to effectively interact with and influence colleagues across functions and geographies.
• Previous engagement in rare disease franchises is an advantage
• Result-oriented problem solver, and strong prioritization and decision- making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills paired with strong communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of the cross-functional interface between, Marketing, Market Access, Regulatory, Clinical Development, Medical and Public Affairs.
• Excellent leadership capabilities with high emotional intelligence and ability to shape and influence. Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and coach scientific/medical colleagues at all skill and knowledge levels.
• Strong business acumen
• Scientific outlook and ability to uncover new therapeutic opportunities.
• Agile, innovative, with “can do” attitude.
• Unwavering integrity.
• Willingness to travel as needed across the assigned cluster and occasionally internationally. Travel can range up to 25% during peak times.