Medical (Senior) Director, Immunology

Reference #: 402498

Site Name: Philadelphia Walnut Street, USA - North Carolina - Durham, USA - Pennsylvania - Upper Providence

Posted Date: Aug 12 2024Overview;

Reporting to the US Medical Affairs lead, Benlysta, you will be a key member of the US Medical Affairs team, who are working tirelessly to support patients impacted by lupus and wider immunology disorders.Key Responsibilities;

Supports the US Medical Affairs Lead with the development and execution of the US Medical Plan for Benlysta.

Understands the evolving US healthcare environment (provider/expert) and payer landscape and translates that knowledge into the medical strategy, objectives, and all activities.

In partnership with the US Medical Affairs Lead, provides input to shape clinical and health outcomes evidence plans to support anticipated US Market needs.

Leads planning and execution of medical tactics in collaboration with the cross-functional Medical Matrix Team.

Partners cross-functionally to provide medical input/insights to various internal meetings including Therapeutic Area Leadership, Medical Matrix Team Meetings, Medical/Commercial/Market Access Strategy Meetings and Internal medical training

Prioritizes investment in medical activities to deliver the greatest impact on patient care measured via GSK's Medical Impact Framework.

Leads advice seeking activities and other external engagements to advance scientific and medical understanding of the appropriate development and use of medicines, the management of the disease, and patient care.

Develops asset strategy to inform support of medical grants, sponsorships, and other collaborations.

Partners with Medical Communications & Scientific Training and Medical Information stakeholders to ensure communication goals and medical materials created align with the US medicine strategy and business needs.

Applies sound medical governance for all activities.This role would suit an experienced Rheumatologist with previous clinical practice and academic research experience who wants to transition into the pharma industry.

Basic qualifications;

MD Rheumatology

>10 years clinical practice experience

Experience presenting at Rheumatology congressPreferred Qualifications;

Experience working as a clinical investigator

Experience working as a medical expert to the pharma industry

Medical Affairs experience in the rheumatology therapy area (preferred)

Clinical Development experience in the rheumatology therapy area (preferred)

Understanding of promotional codes/regulations; previous involvement in review and approval processes (preferred)

Experience working with lupus patientsPlease visit GSK US Benefits Summary to learn more about the comprehensive benefits program GSK offers US employees.Why GSK?

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