Regional Medical Director - Based anywhere in Europe

Viatris Inc.
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5 days ago
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Regional Medical Director - Based anywhere in EuropeRegional Medical Director - Based anywhere in Europe Solicitarlocations Hatfield, England, United Kingdom Madrid, Community ofMadrid, Spain time type Tiempo completo posted on Publicado hace 3días job requisition id R5657942 Viatris UK Healthcare En VIATRIS,vemos la atención médica no como es, sino como debería de ser.Actuamos con valentía y estamos en una posición única para ser unafuente de estabilidad en un mundo de necesidades de atención médicaen constante evolución. Viatris ayuda a las personas de todo elmundo a vivir de manera más saludable en cada etapa de la vida. Lohacemos a través de: 1. Acceso – suministrando medicamentos deconfianza y de alta calidad independientemente de la geografía olas circunstancias; 2. Liderazgo – promoviendo operacionessostenibles y soluciones innovadoras para mejorar la salud delpaciente; 3. Colaboración – aprovechando nuestra experiencia comúnpara conectar a las personas con productos y servicios. Our globalportfolio includes best-in-class, iconic brand-name products aswell as global key brands; generics, including branded and complexgenerics; and other offerings across a wide range of therapeuticareas. We are committed to helping create healthier communitiesworldwide through education, outreach and better access totreatment. For those driven to live their lives with purpose,Viatris helps employees realise their full potential by creating acollaborative culture that fosters courage and resilience. Viatrisis more than just a place to work. This is a place to make adifference in the world. The Role & What You Will Be DoingEvery day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’show the Regional Medical Director, Europe will make an impact: -Develop regional medical affairs strategy, planning, and supportivetactics related to Viatris’ Hospital Innovation Portfolio(therapeutic area: gastroenterology/pain) in Europe and supportinglaunches by local medical teams. - European regional medical pointof contact for the Hospital Innovation Portfolio based on theprioritization of markets and brands. - Ensures regional andcountry medical input into regional strategy and tactics. - Drivesthe Europe medical strategy for the Hospital Innovation Portfolioand ensures country alignment within their region. - Executes onEurope medical operating plan ensuring operational excellence inall activities. - Responsible for coordination of Europe externalmedical stakeholder interactions; including KOLs. - Direct theimplementation of Europe medical strategies and plans for theHospital Innovation portfolio. - Represent and providecountry/regional perspective for the Hospital Innovation Portfolioin collaboration with regional Commercial and country Medical andMarketing, Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs and Legalfunctions. - Provide medical inputs and approvals in thedevelopment of materials, in keeping with Europe team prioritiesand timelines. - Engage in customer facing activities and developrelationships with relevant regional thought leaders and medicalorganizations. - Facilitate country medical interactions with localregulatory authorities and KOLs, as needed. - Collaborate with HEORcolleagues to support initiatives in the region. - Gather,evaluate, and act on medical intelligence from countries andregion. - Participate in the implementation of global/regionalclinical trials conducted in the region, in liaison with theResearch and Development organization. - Contribute to thedevelopment, review, and approval of regional and country-sponsoredclinical protocols and IITs. About Your Skills & Experience -MD, PhD or PharmD or advanced degree in science - Strong knowledgeand experience in medical affairs - Knowledge and experience withinthe specified portfolio (therapeutic area: gastroenterology/pain) -The incumbent in this role will have oversight for products inEurope region and therefore experience and knowledge of theregional environment and therapeutic area KOL network would be anadvantage - Experienced in managing projects to completion -Ability to discuss scientific aspects of drug development, alsocomfortable in discussing commercial and regulatory issues - Ableto review, evaluate, interpret, and present complex data;understand the emerging safety and efficacy profile of the drugincluding providing a perspective with comparator agents. -Excellent verbal and written communication skills includingscientific writing skills; includes strong interpersonal skills. -Required fluency in English, other regional language proficiency isan advantage. - Able to set priorities and manage cross-functionalteams and complex projects to deliver milestones according to setbudgets - Proven ability to influence and succeed through othersand to form excellent relationships with key cross-functionalstakeholders - Demonstrated strong work ethic, and proven trackrecord of delivering high quality within timelines - Demonstratedability to think strategically and align with wide range ofstakeholders, regionally and cross-functionally At Viatris, we arededicated to building a truly diverse, inclusive and authenticworkplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your pastexperience doesn’t fully align with every requirement, we stillencourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate forthis or other roles. Benefits at Viatris At Viatris, we offercompetitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment whereyou can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help makean impact on the lives of others. Some of our benefits include thefollowing on top of a competitive salary: - Excellent careerprogression opportunities - Work-life balance initiatives - Bonusscheme - Health insurance - Pension Diversity & Inclusion atViatris At Viatris, diversity and inclusion are essential to ourmission. The diversity we foster in all aspects of our business canbe one of our greatest strengths in redefining healthcare not as itis, but as it should be. If you would like to know more about whatdiversity, equity and inclusion means to us, please visit Diversityand Inclusion. Sustainability at Viatris Corporate socialresponsibility is fundamental to the Viatris mission. We work toadvance responsible and sustainable operations and leverage ourcollective expertise to empower people to live healthier at everystage of life, recognizing that our actions affect the stakeholdersand communities we serve. To learn more about our efforts, pleasevisit Corporate Responsibility. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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