Celgene is a global biopharmaceutical company leading the way in medical innovation to help patients live longer, better lives. Our purpose as a company is to discover and develop therapies that will change the course of human health. We value our passion for patients, quest for innovation, spirit of independence and love of challenge. With a presence in more than 70 countries - and growing - we look for talented people to grow our business, advance our science and contribute to our unique culture

Summary/Scope:

The Sr. Medical Director, US Medical Affairs will report to the Executive Director, US Disease Lead for lung cancer and head &neck cancer. He/she will be headquarters based, and will provide scientific/medical leadership and support for compounds in various stages of clinical development, as well as approved products in that therapeutic area. This individual will support the design and implementation of an integrated medical plan within the US, under the direction of the US Disease Lead, and in coordination with the Global Franchise Team. They will take an ownership role in leading the execution of Celgene-sponsored medical affairs trials and will also be responsible for the evaluation and support of investigator-initiated trials. He/she will represent US Medical Affairs as needed on behalf of the US Disease Lead, serving as a therapeutic area expert in strategic and tactical discussions and presentations with internal colleagues, including the Global Franchise Team, as well as external experts and investigators.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Responsible for the planning and timely execution of Medical Affairs Sponsored Trials, within appropriate standards for compliance, quality, timeliness, and budget.
2. Assist US Disease Lead as necessary for various activities of Global Franchise Team.
3. Represent US Medical Affairs on behalf of the Disease Lead as a therapeutic area expert in both internal and external venues including the Global Franchise Team, clinical sub-teams, and advisory boards / steering committees.
4. Lead/support various Medical Affairs cross-functional working groups.
5. Represent Celgene at professional meetings, congresses, and local symposia.
6. Collaborate with Medical Affairs colleagues to define, guide and execute therapeutic regional strategies and tactics with appropriate use of resources.
7. Provide high quality clinical input and review of: Disease strategy plans, abstracts, posters, slides, manuscripts, educational materials, IIT protocols, steering committee and advisory board meeting objectives, Medical information letters, Commercial Brand plans, Scientific educational grant requests and patient advocacy grant requests
8. Track priority Medical Affairs tactics and performance to goals/budget
9. Perform research and analytics and provide recommendations to support quality medical decisions regarding clinical research, consultancy, and internal planning.
10. Partner with Scientific Communications on developing timely publication strategy and plan, gap analysis, and key messages.
11. Assist with data summaries, preparation for site visits/corporate visits/payor presentations.
12. Interaction with key stakeholders, as a therapeutic area medical strategy expert:

Internal:
o Medical Affairs partners in therapeutic area
o Global Medical Affairs Leadership
o Marketing
o Market Access
o Clinical
o Statistics
o Translational Research
o Regulatory Affairs
o Project Leadership

External:
o Investigators, KOLs
o Global steering committees
o Scientific Advisory Boards
o Advocacy groups
o Cooperative groups

Qualifications
• MD or MD,PhD preferably board certified in Hematology/Oncology.
• A minimum of 7-10 years industry experience strongly preferred.
• Expertise in the conduct of clinical trials in hematology/oncology.
• Excellent analytical skills and solid experience in translating medical/clinical information into medical affairs strategies.
• Proficiency in critical data review and interpretation.
• Matrix leadership of cross-functional teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentations to large groups, facilitation of interactive discussions, and 1:1 discussions with thought leaders.
• Demonstrated customer focus orientation & credibility with customers.
• Knowledge/application of data sources, reports and tools for the creation of solid plans.
• Possess experience creating and managing budgets
• Regular travel will be required (approx 20-25%)

EEO
Celgene is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Celgene complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must have authorization to work for Celgene in the U.S.

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Req ID: 14001875
Primary Location: United States-New Jersey-Summit
Job: Medical Affairs
Organization: Celgene Corporation
Schedule: Regular
Shift: Standard
Employee Status: Director
Job Type: Full-time
Job Level: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Job Posting: 2014-06-23 00:00:00.0