Medical Affairs Lead, ILD (Seoul, Korea, Republic of, Seoul)
About this opportunity
THE POSITION
Throughout the lifecycle of Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) ILD (Interstitial Lung Diseases) products, develop S. Korea Medic al strategies and leads the implementation of the corresponding OPU activities to achieve the Integrated Brand Plan (IBP) objectives. These strategies are part of a cross-functional effort (Medico-Marketing-Sales interaction) to provide scientific guidance and clinically meaningful information.
Ensuring that the right patients can take advantage of the full benefits of BI products. The strategics should help to drive the business for ILD product s .
Duties & Responsibilities
1. Strategic
The Medical Affairs Lead, ILD is responsible for the establishment of ILD medical strategy, the tactical translation and execution of strategy at the OPU assigned which includes:
Leading the OPU brand teams together with Product Manager (or marketing manager) , translate, implement, and execute strategies and activities of BI Medication during product lifecycle
Operating in cross-functional teams (Marketing & Sales, Regulatory Affairs, Health Outcome & Pricing, Clinical Operations, Pharmaco-vigilance, and other functions)
2. Driving Business Results/Process/Cross-Functional Collaboration
The Medical Affairs Lead, ILD is responsible for the maximization of drug commercialization efforts from a medical perspective, which includes:
Leading S. Korea in profiling the safety and efficacy of BI medication through communication of medical meaningful messages, sound up-to-date medical information, local generation and communication of relevant clinical efficacy/safety data and scientific exchange with external experts.
D eveloping, executing or overseeing scientifically relevant and innovative OPU MA programs which includes:
Clinical studies (Investigator Initiated Studies, Post-Marketing Surveillance, Non-interventional Studies, Named Patient Use and Extend Access Programs) and p ublication or programs with external experts
Applying understanding in both medical and business needs to create climate of effective Medico-Marketing Sales interaction and external partnership
Supports knowledge and skill sharing within the Medical affairs ILD organization, and builds relationships with respective functions within the OPU.
3. Leadership/Supervision
Ensure that there are development plans for direct reports (MSL) and that they are being implemented on the agreed timelines
Ensure that proper coaching is provided.
Requirements
MD or PhD is preferred.
Minimum 5 years experience s in Medical Affairs and/or clinical affairs in pharmaceutical industry; with minimum 3 years of people managing experience
Good planning for project, even multiple. Experience in leading a project is plus.
Experience ideally in Therapeutic Areas of respiratory diseases or specialty care is preferred, but also open to other TAs .
Demonstrates cross-functional leadership with an open, collaborative, and proactive mindset to drive alignment and achieve organizational objective
Good understanding on life cycle of the product from pre-clinical to clinical.
Good understanding on clinical trials and scientific data
Good interpretation and communication skills on science.
Good interpersonal skill
Proficiency for English in professional level and fluent in Korean are required
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