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The Global Scientific Director (GSD) or Global Medical Director (GMD), reporting to the Group Global Scientific Director (GGSD), is a core role to support the joint planning and execution of the Medical, Education and Evidence Generation Strategy for Comprehensive Genomic Profiling/RWD generation in Oncology to further advance precision medicine in clinical practice. This requires a close collaboration with affiliates, international teams and healthcare related partners in order to generate key insights and perspectives.
The role requires knowledge in Molecular Diagnostics, Genomic Profiling or Molecularly Matched Therapy Concepts, ideally based on working within Medical Affairs or Clinical Development.
The Position
Summary of main responsibilities:
PHC / RWD /Flatiron Strategy
- You will develop and implement the Global Medical RWD and Flatiron strategy and maintain a map of key platforms
- Act as a global contact to affiliate Medical Affairs and other internal functions in matters related to the development and implementation of RWD and Flatiron plans
- Stay abreast of internal and external developments, trends and other dynamics in the RWD and Flatiron/diagnostic drug development arena
Evidence Generation
- You will have medical/scientific responsibility to support framework for cross functional medical teams to bring RWD /FL insights into clinical studies, including but not limited to discussing concepts/synopses, protocol development, regulatory requirements, medical monitoring, final study reports and preparation of data for publication of study results
- Collaborate in a framework for cross functional medical teams to bring RWD and Flatiron perspectives into the trial Steering Committees and Investigator Meetings
- Design/lead/participate in events such as RWD and Flatiron Advisory Boards as well as potentially present data
Education
- You will provide ongoing, internal education and training on RWD and Flatiron strategy
- Develop framework to collect insights on RWD and Flatiron educational needs
Cross Functional Collaboration
- Represent the PHC strategy in the cross functional disease area patient group strategy team in order to align this with the overarching Stakeholder/Disease Area Strategy
- Contribute medical expertise and scientific data to support Regulatory, Drug Safety, Health Economics and Health Policy strategy and documents to ensure proper product labeling, reimbursement and funding
- Support global PHC related contract preparations and align with country negotiations with public and private health insurances
Affiliate Medical Support
- Point of contact for affiliates for medical and scientific support regarding implementation of PHC in their respective national health care setup
- Assist regional and country organization in the development of comprehensive corporate planning/strategy on selected new business opportunities
Compliance
- It will be your responsibility to act in line with legal, regulatory and company standards and codes of practice, including all local country policies related to HCP engagement
- Work with Roche Diagnostics / FL taskforce / Access / Public Policy to ensure alignment with the broader Roche PHC strategy and processes including compliance requirements and alignment with Roche SOPs
Other
- You will be a member of the PHC medical market development team
- Act as SPOC for molecular information linked to FMI for cross functional groups around the same stakeholder group inc. teams at Oncology Biomarker development (OBD) at gRED
- This position is a global role based in Basel and international travel is required (>50%)
Who You Are
If you have these qualifications, we look forward to your application:
- MD and or life science PhD
- Minimum of 10 years professional experience within the pharmaceutical industry (preferentially in a diagnostic / PHC function) at a country and global level
- Proven ability to operate successfully in a cross functional, often virtual matrix environment with shared accountability and responsibilities
- Ability to work across multiple cultures and countries
- High ethical standards and adherence to compliance and transparency policies in relation to working with third parties
- Expertise in the principles and techniques of data analysis, interpretation, and assessing clinical relevance
- Professional experience in developing molecular information scientific relationships with relevant TAEs and partners
- In-depth knowledge of the drug development process and regulatory requirements and trends for drug registration, clinical trials and medical communication
- Knowledge of development and commercialization processes in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or related industry
- Experience in implementation of clinical trials
- Relevant scientific knowledge in Oncology, in vitro Diagnostics and biomarker analyses
- In-depth understanding of the RWD and Flatiron environment especially in their involvement into R&D and HTA
- Superb communication, presentation and interpersonal skills including the ability to build and maintain strong external and internal relationships and work effectively with all levels of the organization
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