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Demonstrates expertise in Medical Affairs with a focus on ophthalmology, strategic planning, and execution of scientific engagement initiatives. Proficient in developing training programs and integrating local insights into global strategies while ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and OIG standards.
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Advanced Degree (MD, PhD, PharmD)Medical Affairs ExperienceStrategic Decision-MakingScientific Acumen in OphthalmologyField Medical Affairs Experience
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Drive scientific excellence across in-line business and company pipeline
- Optimize field readiness across Scientific Exchange, Company Trials, Investigator-Sponsored Programs, Congresses, and Scientific Insights
- Lead execution of scientific and medical affairs plans for assigned therapeutic areas
- Engage regional cross-functional teams and provide U.S. input to MAT, PAT, MT, and V&I planning meetings
- Integrate local insights into global scientific value content and scientific exchange excellence plans
- Facilitate local adoption of global initiatives
- Lead aligned local training programs and evaluate training effectiveness
- Develop and implement regional strategies aligned with headquarters V&I goals
- Contribute to the U.S. Country Medical Affairs Plan, Field Medical Plan, Field Engagement Plan, and field training plan
- Identify and prioritize U.S. field resources, training needs, and activities
- Develop scientific engagement plans aligned with the global scientific communications platform
- Action insights from advisory boards and field medical activities and monitor trends
- Organize expert input events with scientific leaders and key stakeholders
- Manage patient support, education, and risk-management programs as needed
- Orchestrate regional training with global medical, clinical trial, scientific affairs, and internal/external subject-matter experts
- Share best practices across U.S. Medical Affairs roles and teams
- Ensure consistent standards and processes for training activities
- Provide input into congress priorities and participate in key scientific congress planning
- Monitor the health-care environment and emerging trends to optimize plans and field execution
- Support U.S. new-hire scientific foundational onboarding
- Ensure consistent verbalization processes for new hires and Regional Medical Scientific Directors
- Support the Investigator Studies Program for the assigned therapeutic area
Requirements
What you’ll need- Advanced degree (e.g., MD, PhD, PharmD) relevant to the TA-specific disease area and recognized medical expertise in ophthalmology
- Minimum five years of medical affairs experience or equivalent clinical/research experience
- Minimum three years working in the therapeutic area through clinical, research, pharmaceutical, or highly relevant experience with demonstrated scientific acumen
- Proven strategic decision-making and planning ability
- Track record of leading complex projects and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- AI-first mindset and willingness to learn and implement AI tools
- Strong emotional intelligence
- Exceptional networking and partnership skills
- Agile mindset and ability to drive continuous improvement
- Expertise interpreting and communicating complex scientific concepts
- Deep knowledge of the U.S. health-care system, national treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, FDA regulations, and OIG compliance
- Ability to travel up to 40%
- Field Medical Affairs experience preferred
- University-level teaching experience and understanding of adult learning principles preferred
- Experience with innovative pharmaceutical training platforms preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel preferred
- Ability to quickly assimilate new subject areas and work independently on complex problems preferred
- Must reside in the United States or Puerto Rico
- No visa sponsorship
Benefits
Comp & perks- Annual bonus
- Long-term incentive, if applicable
- Medical, dental, and vision healthcare
- Other insurance benefits for employee and family
- Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
- Paid holidays
- Vacation days
- Compassionate days
- Sick days
- Remote work arrangement
- No relocation required
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Hard Skills
Scientific Engagement PlanningClinical Research ProcessesFDA RegulationsOIG ComplianceProject ManagementTraining Program DevelopmentData AnalysisScientific CommunicationComplex Problem SolvingNetworking
Soft Skills
Emotional IntelligenceAgile MindsetPartnership SkillsContinuous ImprovementAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelInnovative Pharmaceutical Training Platforms
Industry Keywords
U.S. Health-Care SystemNational Treatment GuidelinesInvestigator Studies ProgramScientific ExchangeCongress Planning