Seagen

Senior Medical Director

Development - Zug, Switzerland

Description

Seagen is a global multi-product biotechnology company that develops and commercializes innovative therapies for the treatment of cancer. The company’s industry-leading antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) technology harnesses the targeting ability of antibodies to deliver cell-killing agents directly to cancer cells. In addition to four marketed products, we are advancing a strong product pipeline of novel therapies for solid tumors and blood related cancers designed to address significant unmet medical needs and improve treatment outcomes for patients. More information about Seagen can be found at www.Seagen.com

Position Summary

The Senior Medical Director International Medical Affairs will function as a scientific and medical resource for the International Medical Affairs Department at Seagen as well as other groups across the company. They will work together with the Head of International Medical Affairs, to effectively develop the brand and or pipeline specific European Medical Affairs strategy and manage the cross-functional International Medical Affairs plan. This person will be responsible for providing medical expertise and leadership to the International Medical Affairs, commercial and other functional teams and have responsibility for execution of specific medical projects. The role will interface with multiple internal functions including medical information, medical communication, medical affairs operations, legal & compliance, scientific collaboration, country medical teams, marketing, market access & health economic outcome research, regulatory, early & late-stage clinical development, clinical development operations and drug safety risk management, quality and drug supply as well as external partners and physicians in the community.

Principal Responsibilities

Specific duties are outlined below but are not limited to:

• Develop and execute a medical strategy for the assigned product or pipeline products.
• Work with the Head of International Medical Affairs and other colleagues to serve on project teams as the Medical Affairs representative and medical expert.
• Manage and develop direct reports as applicable.
• Participate in cross-functional medical affairs teams with the goal of developing and implementing integrated medical strategies for the assigned indication and product / pipeline products.
• Collaborate with the country medical teams to provide support for country medical strategy /activities. medical Collaborate with the Global Medical Affairs to evaluate and manage Investigator Sponsored Trial, Real World evidence generation and Translational Research Agreement efforts for the assigned indication and product.
• Collaborate with Medical Information specialists on the development of medical information letters and documents.
• Provide medical input and oversight of Patient Early Access Programs.
• Provide appropriate medical input for HTA reimbursement discussions and submissions in collaboration with the country medical teams and value access payor teams.
• Provide literature reviews and summaries to support Medical Affairs activities.
• Help identify and effectively interact with thought leaders to engage in scientific exchange to meet the needs of patients and advance the field of oncology.
• Serve as a reviewer and approver on the International Medical Affairs Review Committee.
• Lead and coordinate assigned projects and related medical aspects.
• Ensure appropriate close coordination with Commercial and Marketing teams adhering to compliance rules and high ethical standards.
• Coordinate with Clinical Development Operations team on Clinical trial support activities in the International region.
• Assist as needed in the preparation of manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations for scientific meetings.

Other Competencies:

• Demonstrated passion for helping patients with cancer and for advancing the science of oncology, as well as other therapeutic areas identified
• Strong leadership presence and the ability to work effectively with other clinical and scientific leaders
• Collaborative style both internally and with external thought leaders, medical professionals, and partners
• A team player; works well in a team environment both as a leader and a contributor
• Open, engaging and transparent. Comfortable with conflict and able to push back when needed
• Global perspective and mindset; ability to work effectively with colleagues from a myriad of cultures, backgrounds, and geographies

Qualifications:

• 7+ years’ in a scientific or medical role within the field of oncology
• 5+ years’ experience in the healthcare industry or academic research
• Previous medical affairs or clinical development experience in Lung cancer or other oncology indications preferred
• Experience and understanding of drug development, patient access and commercialization process
• Ability to think strategically, excellent leadership skills
• Collaborative mindset
• Good communication skills, fluent in English
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
• Proven track record of working effectively in diverse teams involving multi-functional disciplines
• Strategic thinking and prioritizing capacity
• Business and customer oriented
• Analytic and synthetic capacity
• Ability to understand and simplify scientific concepts
• Innovation/Creativity
• Ability to work in an international matrix organization
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills; able to address the scientific and non-scientific community as target audiences
• Team spirit and teamwork ability
• Adaptable and flexible

Education:

• MD, PhD or PharmD
• MD preferred

Seagen

Seagen is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Submitted: 03/11/2023