SENIOR DIRECTOR

Biocon

India
Permanent
Full-time

22 days ago

Department DetailsRole SummaryAt Biocon Biologics, we are creating a model for the future of healthcare for all. We are a leading company in the biosimilars revolution, where patients come first. Our ambition is to impact a billion lives by fostering a culture of affordable innovation, patient-centricity, and disruptive thinking. We are a multicultural global company where employees have a purpose and passion to work closely with partners and patients. We have a long-term commitment to bringing high-quality affordable biosimilars to patients all over the globe. We have proven end-to-end expertise from clone development, manufacturing, clinical development, and regulatory approvals to commercialization in developed and emerging markets.We are seeking a Therapy area Lead at our office in Bangalore, within the Global medical COE organization. Reporting to the Medical Head, the person will be responsible for Global KOL management, internal medical guidance and approval, executing medical affairs strategy, and creating effective medical education and engagement programs. In addition, the candidate will help to establish patient advocacy with patient communities and champion the patient perspective within the company. The right candidate will be an excellent communicator with an ability to develop meaningful relationships, a strategic thinker that can bridge the complexities of patient care and drug development and access, a collaborator who can successfully lead and influence external and internal stakeholders, and a highly motivated self-starter who is comfortable innovating in an entrepreneurial and fast-paced company environment.Key ResponsibilitiesT
ResponsibilitiesBuild a network of global key opinion leaders through enhanced scientific interfaces and best practices
Help create and drive a global medical strategy and communication plan for the therapy area
Engage and build robust relationships with HCPs, and KOLs on value, access, and pharmaco-economic areas, also seek advice on unmet needs for patients and other stakeholders
Develop/validate appropriate scientific content for conferences, briefing meetings & other policy-related activities/initiatives
Assist in the planning of new global campaigns and launch activities
Be a brand ambassador for Biocon Biologics and its products
Safeguard patient benefit always through the application of relevant knowledge of science, regulations, and compliance in all initiatives undertaken by the organization
Author publications/blogs/white papers related to the value and differentiation of our products
Promote patient centricity within Biocon Biologics
Provide valid scientific responses to all the medical queries from the customers regarding the products and therapy area involved
Promote diversity & inclusion in clinical trials, and data and get involved in ESG objectives as it pertains to medical affairs
Together with the global clinical development team, formulate meaningful real-world evidence studies, and support clinical strategy and execution related to registration and post-registration clinical trials.Other basic requirements include:Ability to interact with senior internal and external personnel
Attention to detail and taking accountability
Ability to work across more than a few therapy areas
Ability to work across geographies in a global role
Create sense of purpose and inspiration in the team
Must be able to work in a team environment, working closely with cross-functional teams
Collaborate with medical affairs colleagues in other countries/regions and share knowledge and learnings
Functional expertise in MS office, Veeva Vault
Substantial knowledge and understanding of policies, procedures, and guidelines relevant to medical affairs operations
Substantial knowledge of HCP policies and regulations
Proven understanding of the needs of individuals living with cancer and chronic diseases like diabetes or other autoimmune diseases as well as pressing public health issues, including at the pharmacy and HCP levels.QualificationsBachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred (e.g., MS, Ph.D., or MD);
Minimum 05 years of medical affairs, patient access, and advocacy experience in the biopharmaceutical, or relevant non-profit or payer industry.
Must be willing and able to travel (approximately 25-30%).Educational QualificationsRequired Education Qualification: BACHELORS SCIENCE
Required Experience: 8 - 23 years

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