The opportunity
The Medical Head for the USA and Innovative Medicines is a key leadership role within Global Medical Affairs, responsible for overseeing medical affairs ensuring strategic, operational, and functional alignment across the United States. This individual will be a core member of the Global Medical Affairs Leadership Team (GMALT) and the US Commercial innovative Leadership team. This role requires a vision with a deep understanding of the healthcare landscape, strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive medical strategies and innovation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in medical affairs, clinical development, and a proven track record of successful leadership in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
This role will drive excellence in execution by integrating global medical priorities with regional and local implementation. The Medical Head will lead cross-functional collaborations to advance the medical strategy, optimize engagement with external stakeholders, and support innovation across the medical organization.
With a focus on Innovative Medicines, the ideal candidate will have, strong leadership, a deep understanding of medical affairs, clinical development in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, and the ability to drive alignment across a complex, matrixed organization.Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:
Develop and implement the US medical strategy in alignment with global medical objectives.
Provide strategic oversight and leadership to ensure Regional and Country Medical Affairs teams align with Global Medical Affairs (GMA) priorities.
Develop and drive an integrated global medical strategy for Innovative Medicines, ensuring consistency and alignment across geographies.
Partner with R&D, Commercial, Market Access, and Corporate Affairs to ensure medical affairs priorities are embedded into cross-functional initiatives.
Lead global medical initiatives that support product launches, lifecycle management, and external engagement.
Drive innovation and continuous improvement in medical practices and processes.
Medical Affairs:
Oversee the development and execution of US integrated evidence and medical plans, including medical education, publications, and scientific communications.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and ethical standards in all medical activities.
Foster strong relationships with key external leaders, healthcare professionals, and patient advocacy groups.
Lead the alignment of medical communications, real-world evidence (RWE) generation, and medical education efforts across geographies.
Operational Excellence & Execution:
Provide oversight and direction for clinical trials and research activities within the US.
Ensure best-in-class execution of medical strategies within the US by implementing global standards, frameworks, and processes.
Optimize collaboration between Regional and Country Medical Affairs teams, ensuring seamless execution of strategic objectives.
Define key performance metrics and ensure accountability for medical affairs activities across geographies
Partner with medical operations to enhance governance frameworks and decision-making processes.
