【Alexion Japan】Associate Director, Medical Affairs, Head of Medical Information
Principal Responsibilities
Critical responsivities of the head of Medical Information include, but not limited to, maintaining, and continuously improving theprocedures and contents of Medical Information in ever changing industry environment in alignment with Alexion Global. Also, advancing patient centricity through encouraging subordinate and collaborates, challenging new idea and experimentations with well-controlled risks are highly appreciated.
Manage the procedure and contents of Medical Information request effective, efficient, and compliant in alignment with global process. Work closely with global Medical Information to manage the process and local vender of Unsolicited Medical Request (UMR).With support from Medical Excellence head, Medical Information head will supervise Medical Information group appropriately perform:
Prepare and provide high quality responses to requests of scientific and technical information in timely manner to internal and external stakeholders
The provision of response to medical information requests to external stakeholders must be unsolicited, based in scientific data, communicated professionally and in appropriate time.
Conducting research in data bases and critically assess information in literature and scientific evidence to prepare and provide the requested medical information.
Control and track medical information requests, maintain data base, follow up and respond requests following global and regional applicable procedures.
Development, maintainand update FAQ in close collaboration with stakeholders, i.e., Therapeutic Area and other Medical Affairs colleagues, Patient Advocacy and Communication, global Medical Information, Patient Safety, R&D, MAHP
Make sure material review is efficient and compliant in close collaboration with promotional material review officer and relevant stakeholders to maintain material review process effective and efficient, providing necessary training, and to secure appropriate resources.
Officially take the “安全管理実施責任者” to supervise the Medical Information process is compliant to relevant regulations. This task is performed with close collaboration with the head of Medical Excellence and “安全管理責任者” in patient Safety.
Show personal leadership in developing and motivating people to grow and learn continuously.
Present as the representation of Alexion Japan medical communication function among industry community when appropriate
Work closely with MSL team for the qualityand timeliness in responding medical information requests.
Work closely with relevant launch team when appropriate
In collaboration with the head of Medical Excellence, develop and implement in-year local medical informationstrategy and budget planning. Monitor and manage execution of medical information activities with regular and timely checking of budget status
Participate in relevant global training programs as appropriate
Qualifications
Strong industry experience (+5 years in industry) in medical affairs, preferably medical information, medical communication, call center management. Strong experience of call center management is desired.
Pharmacy degree, Master of science, or similar degree is plus, but not mandatory.
People management is plus, but not mandatory.Excellent leadership / management skills in such as cross-functional projects are highly appreciated
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal in both Japanese and English.
Experience/ability to work in a matrix cross-functional environment
Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstratedtrack record and ability to drive results as an effective a team member and project leader in both virtual and F2F environment
Proven ability to manage budget and resources
Business acumen
Ability to build and strengthen partnership with GMA, R&D and commercial counterpart
Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing conditions
Excellent problem solving, organizational, and negotiating skills
Must demonstrate an energy and enthusiasm which brings a positive approach to all challenges with sense of urgency, ethics, and accountability
Travel required less than10%
Preferred Qualifications (but not mandatory)
Understanding of the local / global markets
Understanding of emerging digital tools and capabilities
Understanding of common local practice and benchmark of medical information role
Good business acumen
Date Posted
21-1月-2025Closing Date
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