Global Medical Indication Lead – Neurology Job Boston area,Massachusetts USA,Doctor/Physician

Position purpose

Leads the clinical team for an indication: translating the TPP as set by the Asset Strategy Team into a Clinical Development Plan that answers the relevant questions safeguarding time, quality and budget, in close collaboration with the other members of this cross functional team, in order to maximise the potential of the Asset for a given indication .

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

Provide continuous strategic medical insight and planning for the indication during all the stages of development. Own the Clinical development plan.

Participate in long range strategic planning as data emerge in the indication

Line management of the Global Clinical Trial Physicians working on the indication :coachand set example for their roles ensuring high quality medical support for thestudy teams, identify high performers for potential other roles

Real time oversight of the medical aspects of studies in the indication including the relevant communication to management as well as the different study teams

Safeguard harmonisation across the studies so that communications to external stakeholders ( e.g. questions of IRBs, RAs) are consistent and company efficiency is maintained in close collaboration with peers as well as management of the different functional groups.

Lead indication medical ad boards as appropriate

Help build and maintain a "best in class" group of development medical doctors

Ensure compliance of all studies in the indication

Desired

Skills and Experience:

Medical Doctor; relevant specialty education preferred ( e.g. neurology, hematology, dermatology , immunology, rheumatology, internal medicine, pediatric, ), having acquired in-depth understanding of end to end ( phase I to registration) drug development based on relevant experience of at least 3-5 years in the pharma/biotech industry.

Excellent English, both written and spoken is a must, as well as ability to travel.
Proven leadership, motivational and interpersonal skills in a global and intercultural environment , including leading through influence ( without having direct reporting lines).
Pro‑active problem solver with negotiation skills
Must provide clear vision, direction, and purpose to the different study teams, Demonstrated expertise in clinical trial design, conduct and interpretation of clinical data.
Strong communication skills to ensure that study plans and status are transparent, and that risks, issues, and results are clear to all involved parties. A matrix structure requires additional skills in gathering decision information, negotiation and communicating decisions and action,
Executes his/her responsibilities with knowledge, accuracy, persistence, resilience and creativity, being an accomplished team player whilst maintaining medical integrity
Demonstrated expertise in clinical trial design, conduct and interpretation of clinical data