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The role of Head of Global Data Dissemination is a senior leadership position within the Global Medical organization reporting to the Chief Medical Officer. The incumbent is a critical member of the Global Medical Leadership Team (GMLT) in contributing, defining, and shaping the overall strategy and tactics of the GM organization as well as providing significant line management responsibilities and oversight for medical function activities within scientific communications and medical information. The primary objective of this role is to drive excellence and support the medical strategy teams by providing specialist knowledge and capabilities to support the disease areas strategy. This individual will engage with cross-functional partners including research, medical, commercial brand teams, alliance and strategic partners, and advance digital innovation and data analytics in medical affairs. Under the direction of this role, the teams will ensure the timely dissemination of accurate and scientifically rigorous medical information and enhance the overall and expectations
How the job will contribute:
Leading a global team across multiple countries, responsibilities include:
Strategy Development and Leadership:
Scientific Communications Strategy and Management:
Medical Information:
Expected skills
Advanced degree in life sciences (PharmD, MD, PhD) or equivalent.
15+ years of experience in medical affairs leadership roles in the biopharmaceutical industry, preferably within a matrix or franchise structure. Strong understanding of AI and machine learning applications in the healthcare industry.
Leadership & Influence: Strong at leading large teams and influencing internal and external stakeholders at all levels
Leads as a global enterprise leader first and functional expert second
Drives speed and quality of decision-making
Drives fiscal discipline and accountability for delivering results
Leads in the technology space: Is proactive and strategic. Drives real business impact and new ways of working
Excels in complex matrix management
Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex medical and non-medical information clearly
Demonstrates a firm grasp of industry, scientific, and regulatory trends; understands market conditions; and develops strategies to continuously evolve medical capabilities
In-depth understanding of medical publications, scientific communications, and medical information processes.
Strong knowledge of regulatory guidelines and compliance requirements relevant to medical affairs activities.
Proven leadership and people management skills and the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.
Strategic mindset with the ability to think critically and make informed decisions
Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and technology adoption.
Demonstrated business acumen
Proven track record of fostering open discussion, information exchange, trust, and teamwork across countries, regions, and functions
Ability to manage and balance many stakeholders within GM, and across other business units and functions
Proven track record of strategic leadership, collaboration, innovation, program oversight and demonstrated ability to manage, lead and mentor individuals. Strong judgement of talent with the ability to make tough talent decisions.
Demonstrated understanding of legal, compliance, and regulatory guidelines related to the conduct of a variety of types of research trials in the
pharmaceutical industry. Knowledge of pertinent external guidelines related to research and publications, and current standards of practice
Experience working in a matrixed environment. Able to lead and motivate large teams and drive initiatives without direct line management authority.
Proven track record of leading and driving business process transformation and organizational culture change as well as delivering on programs with complex business deliverables
Operational experience in pharmaceutical drug development with significant direct exposure to clinical development
Track record of successful leadership, management, and development of large, multi-disciplinary globally dispersed teams.
Ability to work in a global environment across diverse cultures
Ability to effectively partner with key partners and stakeholders, including: GMLT peers, Finance, Ethics & Compliance, and HR
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English required, other languages a plus)
Results orientation and accountability
Good analytical skills as applied to medical, scientific, and technical information
Unquestioned ethics are a must
Ability to travel up to 25% of time (domestic and international)
Some activities may call for early or late meetings and attendances at scientific meetings on holidays and weekends
Zurich, Switzerland
Base Salary Range:
CHF347,200.00 - CHF477,400.00
For information about our benefits, please click here.
Employee
Regular
Full time