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Medical Director United Kingdom & Ireland

Incyte
Leatherhead
1 month ago
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Overview

Summary

The main purpose of the job is to lead the UK and Ireland Medical Affairs group on the hematology portfolio, strategically and operationally. The role provides medical insights on currently marketed products and those in development with input into product launches. There are also line management responsibilities for a team of MSLs.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of the UK and Ireland medical affairs team strategy for the Haematology portfolio
  • Work cross-functionally across Medical Affairs, Market Access, Clinical Operations and the Commercial team to attain overall business goals
  • Lead medical affairs engagement with the UK and Ireland Market Access team with feedback of insights from customers. Support evidence generation activities and preparation of health technology submissions including PIM and EAMS.
  • Work with the Trials Operation Manager to ensure Incyte development clinical studies run and recruit successfully
  • Work with marketing colleagues to support development and approval of ABPI compliant materials and activities
  • Ensure UK and Ireland requirements and understood and met through participation in European working groups
  • Ensure effective performance management of the MSL team though appropriate objective setting with regular progress review and coaching
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with Key External Experts in the allocated therapy areas, providing them with relevant medical and scientific information
  • Deliver scientific and medical content for medical advisory boards, as well as chairing / co-chairing, participant selection, agenda development and presentation of data
  • Be the point of contact for clinicians proposing investigator initiated research (IIR) in Haematology and work with investigators to ensure internal approval and timely start-up
  • Maintain a high level of scientific and medical knowledge in the allocated therapy areas through literature review and attendance at conferences
  • Conducts peer-to-peer robust scientific dialogue with external experts to generate insights regarding the place of the allocated product portfolio in a broader context
  • Contribute positively to a strong culture of business integrity and ethics
  • Act within compliance and legal requirements as well as within company guidelines

Requirements

  • Office based with the expectation of 3-4 days a week in Leatherhead office, 1-2 days flexible working
  • GMC registered physician
  • 3-5 years pharmaceutical industry experience in Oncology Medical Affairs including ABPI final Signatory
  • Superior leadership skills including demonstrated ability to lead and coach scientific professionals, as well as business colleagues, at all levels of skills and knowledge
  • Superior interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities within agreed financial and resource constraints
  • Understanding of Haematology/Oncology drug development and approval processes, including experience designing and conducting clinical studies
  • Experience of interacting with NICE, SMC and AWMSG
  • Able to travel up to 40% of the time
  • Incyte is able to support continuing professional development

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.

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Please contact if you have any questions or concerns or would like to exercise your rights.Seniority level

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Employment type

  • Employment typeFull-time

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  • Job functionHealth Care Provider
  • IndustriesPharmaceutical Manufacturing

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