Executive Director Medical Affairs - Oncology

Executive Director Medical Affairs - Oncology

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Our Medical Affairs physicians and scientists are experts on our medicines and form an extremely valuable part of our global development organization. We serve as an important liaison between Regeneron and the scientific and healthcare community. Medical Affairs is organized in an optimally aligned matrix structure for delivery of therapeutic and functional area expertise.

As Regeneron has recently expanded with offices throughout our International locations, we are seeking for a strong leader who is able to manage the Country Medical Directors in these different markets, to develop and execute on local medical affairs strategies to support the Oncology franchise needs in alignment with the Global Medical affairs Oncology Franchise strategies, and adapted to local market needs. For this intent, the role will closely partner with the Oncology Global Medical Affairs Franchise Head and the global Oncology medical leads. Importantly, this role will establish strong partnership with the International Commercial and Market Access Partners and contribute to accelerating the pipeline by supporting our clinical development programs. This leader will cover all markets for the Oncology franchise; direct and indirect; and will also support future pipeline assets as they emerge to address their needs across pre-launch, launch, life cycle management, and in-market.

Ability to work with a “start-up mindset” is key as the offices are new and continuing to grow and evolve. The selected individual will work closely with the Heads of Commercial International, Market Access, and Regulatory Affairs, including other key senior leaders within the international organization.

A Typical Day Might Include The Following

• Representing Regeneron for International markets, for Oncology Medical Affairs and Clinical Development functions, excluding the USA.
• Overseeing and evolving a newly formed international medical team, bringing innovation and critical thinking to Medical Affairs processes.
• Drive Functional excellence for the Integrated Medical teams, ensuring Oncology Teams are working in an integrated and cohesive way to execute with high standard.
• Advocating for the assessment and allocation of adequate resources to support International medical affairs activities, working closely with the Global Oncology Franchise Head and the Global Oncology Medical Leads.
• Providing scientific and medical leadership, understanding therapeutic areas, regional / local scientific advancements, disease areas and treatment options to effectively communicate with healthcare providers and other external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the Global strategies with proper input, as well as gathering meaningful medical insights that will support the Global and local medical affairs strategies.
• Ensuring countries can deliver and execute local medical plans aligned with global strategies.
• Establish a close partnership with the Global Franchise Oncology head, to ensure the medical strategies can be understood by the international medical directors and adapted to local needs.
• Collaborate and align with internal Headquarter colleagues within Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Sciences, Clinical Operations, Regulatory, and Commercial.
• Ensuring all activities adhere to corporate standards and government / industry regulations.
• Leading international strategic / operational excellence for Oncology
• Supporting clinical development and research, identifying medical centers of excellence, and maintaining deep scientific and medical knowledge, in close communication / collaboration with Global Medical affairs team.
• Engaging and collaborating with external medical experts and medical societies to advance scientific and medical understanding.
• Acting as an effective Regeneron representative at professional / medical meetings.
• Providing medical guidance and support to clinical research field operational teams.
• Assessing medical education needs and developing educational strategies.
• Ensuring the global team understands local and regional needs to function as a partner in the development of global medical impact plans.
• Ensuring key external stakeholders are having appropriate engagement collaborating with the local team.
• Ensuring appropriate training and expertise is maintained at the local level in the direct markets and with key partners in indirect markets.

This role is for you if you…

To be considered , you have a medical degree (Physician, M.D. or equivalent) with commensurate pharmaceutical / biotech industry experience; Medical Affairs experience is required. You have a strong working knowledge of the Medical Affairs and Clinical Development business in Europe, with a thorough understanding of the European healthcare environment.

You have 10+ years of oncology / hematology experience in biotech / pharma; other disease areas are a plus. Overall 15+ years of progressive industry / relevant experience. You have a strong background in drug development and life-cycle development of related products. You can manage people and organizations, develop direct reports, and build a strong culture. Experience working in a matrix, cross-functional environment and in alliance relationships is important and helpful. You can cultivate and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. Significant medical affairs pre-launch and launch experience in major markets (i.e., Europe, Canada, etc.). In addition, you have excellent presentation and communication skills with fluency in English, and you are willing to travel 25-35% of the time.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and have the qualifications and skills we are looking for, we encourage you to reach out to us and learn more about this opportunity!

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive and diverse culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which often include (depending on location) health and wellness programs, fitness centers, equity awards, annual bonuses, and paid time off for eligible employees at all levels!

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business.

For roles in which the hired candidate will be working in the U.S., the salary ranges provided are shown in accordance with U.S. law and apply to U.S.-based positions. For roles which will be based in Japan and / or Canada, the salary ranges are shown in accordance with the applicable local law and currency. If you are outside the U.S, Japan or Canada, please speak with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location.

Please note that certain background checks will form part of the recruitment process. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with the law of the country where the position is based, including the type of background checks conducted. The purpose of carrying out such checks is for Regeneron to verify certain information regarding a candidate prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work, educational qualifications etc.

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