Medical Director, Medical Affairs Lead for South America
The Medical Director (MD), responsible for South America, will be a key member of the Medical Affairs organization reporting to the Executive Director, Medical Affairs. The MD will be a subject matter expert responsible for contributing to and providing medical support to the development and execution of Medical Strategy in South America, starting with Brazil, for GBTs commercialized and pipeline products. Internally, the Medical Director will coordinate with Commercial to ensure alignment between Medical Affairs and Commercial strategy, and tactical implementation of medical plans. Essential Duties and
Responsibilities:
Specific responsibilities for this role will include but are not limited to:
Medical Affairs representative for the region, starting with Brazil and expanding to other countries as the business grows In partnership with Global Commercial Planning colleagues, develop a strategic medical plan for the region to ensure a successful market entry upon receipt of regulatory approvals Responsible for the execution of the Early Access Program for GBT medicine(s) in the region Build collaborative relationships with KOLs in the region Lead key medical affairs initiatives for the region, including congress activities, publication plans, KOL engagement, advisory boards, medical education etc. Partnership with other Medical Affairs functions Partnership and oversight of distribution partner in the region (if applicable) including training and on-boarding, strategic medical plan development and oversight of plan execution Develop and deliver presentations, both internally and externally, to convey the Medical Affairs perspective and provide updates on activities relevant to for the region Supports some Commercial activities, including market research Attend and contribute at major scientific and medical conferences Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time, including to South America
Qualifications:
7
years of relevant experience and has earned an M.D. or accredited doctorate degree in a life-science or basic-science discipline (i.e., Ph.D., Pharm.D.) 3
years of experience leading teams and/or managing people Fluency in English, Portuguese (required), Spanish (preferred) Experience as a practicing clinician or pharmaceutical industry professional in Brazil (required) Minimum of 5 years previous industry experience with launch experience strongly preferred Expertise in terms of clinical trial design, interpretation of scientific data, and communication via clinical/regulatory or medical affairs channels Solid understanding of medical communication and scientific exchange compliance principles, as well as drug development and life-cycle development of a product Ability to function independently to progress key projects with minimal direction and oversight Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams with a commitment to cross-functional risk sharing, collaboration and learning that facilitates partnership, collective accountability and prompt, informed decision-making Maintain clinical and technical expertise through review of the scientific literature and attendance at key scientific meetings Excellent communicator, skilled at diplomacy and capable of effectively combining science and relationship building. Demonstrated ability to deliver on commitments, to lead by example, and to enable others to effectively contribute Ability to work remotely as needed, including proficiency in virtual meeting and collaboration tools Fit with GBT culture:
Ability to build strong relationships with co-workers of various backgrounds and expertise Ability to function at a high level in a team setting whether leading the group or acting as an individual contributor Values-based leadership consistent with GBT's Core Values Excitement about the vision and mission of GBT Flexibility Integrity NOTE:
This position summary is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. The Company complies with all laws respecting equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants with regard to any protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, and local law. This position may require you to work onsite or interact in person with customers of the Company and/or work onsite from time to time at the Company's facilities. The Company requires all employees working in its facilities (including attending in-person meetings and events) to be fully vaccinated from COVID-19 (except as required by applicable law). Therefore, this position requires you to be fully vaccinated from COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for a disability/medical condition or sincerely-held religious belief, and/or as otherwise required by applicable law. The Company considers you fully vaccinated once 14 days have passed since you received either the second dose in a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series or a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine. This position requires you to maintain a fully-vaccinated status against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations required by applicable law. The vaccine must have been FDA approved, have emergency use authorization from the FDA, or, for persons fully vaccinated outside of the U.S., be listed for emergency use by the World Health Organization.
Salary Range:
$200K -- $250K
Minimum Qualification
Life SciencesEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Responsibilities:
Specific responsibilities for this role will include but are not limited to:
Medical Affairs representative for the region, starting with Brazil and expanding to other countries as the business grows In partnership with Global Commercial Planning colleagues, develop a strategic medical plan for the region to ensure a successful market entry upon receipt of regulatory approvals Responsible for the execution of the Early Access Program for GBT medicine(s) in the region Build collaborative relationships with KOLs in the region Lead key medical affairs initiatives for the region, including congress activities, publication plans, KOL engagement, advisory boards, medical education etc. Partnership with other Medical Affairs functions Partnership and oversight of distribution partner in the region (if applicable) including training and on-boarding, strategic medical plan development and oversight of plan execution Develop and deliver presentations, both internally and externally, to convey the Medical Affairs perspective and provide updates on activities relevant to for the region Supports some Commercial activities, including market research Attend and contribute at major scientific and medical conferences Ability to travel approximately 50% of the time, including to South America
Qualifications:
7
years of relevant experience and has earned an M.D. or accredited doctorate degree in a life-science or basic-science discipline (i.e., Ph.D., Pharm.D.) 3
years of experience leading teams and/or managing people Fluency in English, Portuguese (required), Spanish (preferred) Experience as a practicing clinician or pharmaceutical industry professional in Brazil (required) Minimum of 5 years previous industry experience with launch experience strongly preferred Expertise in terms of clinical trial design, interpretation of scientific data, and communication via clinical/regulatory or medical affairs channels Solid understanding of medical communication and scientific exchange compliance principles, as well as drug development and life-cycle development of a product Ability to function independently to progress key projects with minimal direction and oversight Demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams with a commitment to cross-functional risk sharing, collaboration and learning that facilitates partnership, collective accountability and prompt, informed decision-making Maintain clinical and technical expertise through review of the scientific literature and attendance at key scientific meetings Excellent communicator, skilled at diplomacy and capable of effectively combining science and relationship building. Demonstrated ability to deliver on commitments, to lead by example, and to enable others to effectively contribute Ability to work remotely as needed, including proficiency in virtual meeting and collaboration tools Fit with GBT culture:
Ability to build strong relationships with co-workers of various backgrounds and expertise Ability to function at a high level in a team setting whether leading the group or acting as an individual contributor Values-based leadership consistent with GBT's Core Values Excitement about the vision and mission of GBT Flexibility Integrity NOTE:
This position summary is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. The Company complies with all laws respecting equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants with regard to any protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, and local law. This position may require you to work onsite or interact in person with customers of the Company and/or work onsite from time to time at the Company's facilities. The Company requires all employees working in its facilities (including attending in-person meetings and events) to be fully vaccinated from COVID-19 (except as required by applicable law). Therefore, this position requires you to be fully vaccinated from COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for a disability/medical condition or sincerely-held religious belief, and/or as otherwise required by applicable law. The Company considers you fully vaccinated once 14 days have passed since you received either the second dose in a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine series or a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine. This position requires you to maintain a fully-vaccinated status against COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations required by applicable law. The vaccine must have been FDA approved, have emergency use authorization from the FDA, or, for persons fully vaccinated outside of the U.S., be listed for emergency use by the World Health Organization.
Salary Range:
$200K -- $250K
Minimum Qualification
Life SciencesEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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