Head of Medical Affairs, DACH

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Representing the medical function, this individual manages research and educational medical objectives, while supporting commercial business and reimbursement objectives for the Oncotype DX portfolio of products, most notably, the Oncotype DX Breast Cancer Assay.

Near term business objectives include supporting growth of the breast assay by partnering with local third-party organizations or providing direct support to the market.

The Head of Medical Affairs, DACH plays a key role in providing medical information and education through scientific exchange in a fair-balanced manner to Medical Oncology, Surgeons, and Pathology Key Opinion Leaders as well as other healthcare professionals in breast cancer. In time, they may support other new product introductions in oncology. In addition, the role supports the company’s R&D and investigator-initiated studies in the development and commercialization of genomic assays that lead to improved treatment decisions for oncology patients.

This position requires professionals with established personal and scientific creditability to interact with thought leaders, government health authorities, and medical centers of excellence.

Essential Duties

Include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop a Medical Affairs Strategic Plan for the region, which include plans for Key Opinion Leader engagement, educational and guideline initiatives and reimbursement initiatives that align with the business objectives.
• Identify and engage international, national, and regional thought leaders in breast cancer within assigned international geographic regions to conduct scientific discussions and understand insights related to molecular diagnostics in early breast cancer management, while also establishing and maintaining professional relationships with them.
• Act as primary contact for investigators interested in developing and performing studies with the company’s commercially available assays in breast cancer.
• Assist in R&D and investigator-initiated studies (e.g. Decision Impact studies) as appropriate.
• Lead national and regional Advisory Boards when external advice is needed.
• Execute international medical education and support marketing in accurate, unbiased material development.
• Provide clinical presentations and information in academic, community, and healthcare provider setting in both group and one-on-one situations.
• Support & partner with regional team to deliver key medical activities.
• Develop medical slides, give medical training presentations, and training in internal meetings and for partner distributors.
• Support international access & reimbursement with medical and scientific expertise.
• Assure compliance with relevant corporate policies and European regulatory requirements.
• Provide feedback and medical input to local commercial plans and strategies.

Skills

• Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills.

• Ability to independently deliver quality results in a timely manner.

• Highest integrity and ethical behavior.

• Mutual respect for colleagues.

• Collaborative within teams; uses resources carefully and can build a great place to work and grow.

• Ability to interact within culturally diverse teams.

• Business acumen and innovative mindset.

• Ability to manage though complexity and ambiguity, while focusing on the end goal.

• Ability to act with an inclusion mindset and model these behaviors for the organization.

• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

• Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 40-50% of working time away from work location, may include overnight/weekend travel.

• Minimum Qualifications

• Degree in Medicine/Medical Doctor or PhD, PharmD.

• 3+ years of therapeutic clinical experience desired.

• 6 to 8 years of industry experience (working in pharma/biotech/med tech).

• Expertise in Oncology. Experience in breast/GI/lung cancer is a plus.

• Extensive experience in managing KOLs.

• Experience in relevant geographies a plus.

• Excellent English & German mandatory.

• Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills.

• Ability to independently deliver quality results in a timely manner.

• Proven record of working in matrix environment and delivering as part of a cross-functional team.

• Track record of delivering innovative Medical activities across markets.

• Eligibility to work in Germany without sponsorship.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Diagnostics or Biotech industry is a plus.

• Skills in additional languages preferred.

• The base pay for this position is

• N/AIn specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Medical & Scientific Affairs

DIVISION:

ONCO Cancer Diagnostics

LOCATION:

Germany > Munich: Brienner Strasse 50A

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable