Head of Medical Affairs
The Head of Medical Affairs will build a team of internally and externally facing professionals. The Head’s responsibilities will include, but is not limited to: medical Information, investigator-initiated trial program, early access program, phase IV studies, Medical Science Liaisons, medical publications, continuing medical education, Health-Economics Outcome Research (HEOR), medical advisory boards, patient advocacy and medical review of commercial/marketing materials. The Head will also liaison with Clinical Operations and Clinical Development to facilitate enrollment of company sponsored clinical trials.
The Head of Medical Affairs will be responsible for building and guiding a Medical Affairs function, setting a vision and direction for the department. The role provides strategic leadership and works closely with cross-functional leadership that includes Clinical Development, Regulatory, Commercial, and other functions to ensure that the Medical Affairs scientific and medical strategies are aligned with broader corporate and medical community needs. Close collaboration will be needed with the global experts in each given field to ensure patient voice, clinical and value impact, and regulatory inputs are incorporated. The Head will direct a team of employees and/or vendors to accomplish the tasks. This position reports to the Chief Medical Officer.
Background
Calithera Biosciences is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering the discovery and development of targeted therapies that disrupt cellular metabolic pathways to preferentially starve tumor cells and enhance immune-cell activity. Driven by a commitment to rigorous science and a passion for improving the lives of people impacted by cancer and other life-threatening diseases, Calithera is advancing a pipeline of first-in-clinic, oral therapeutics to meaningfully expand treatment options available to patients. Calithera is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.
Key Accountabilities/Core Job Responsibilities
- Develop and lead Medical Affairs strategies including medical communications, engagement with opinion leaders, investigator-led research, HEOR, data dissemination, and external collaborations
- Lead the development of Medical Affairs activities including publication planning, medical advisory boards, educational programs, conferences, and responding to requests for medical information
- Provide medical expertise and collaborate in the development of strategies for commercial, market access, business development, and public relations
- Establish professional relationships with the medical community and exchange scientific knowledge with global and regional key opinion leaders
- Partner with Commercial to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant preparation and review of promotional and educational material
- Establish and execute a strategic publication and congress plan; work with internal colleagues to develop key messages on unmet need, mechanism of action, target product profile, and among others
- Partner with Clinical Operations and Clinical Development to facilitate enrollment of company sponsored clinical trials
Qualifications
- Doctoral degree (PhD, Pharm D, MD) with experience in oncology
- 10+ years of experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry
- 5+ years of leadership in Medical Affairs, with experience working with cross-functional in-house and field-based teams
- Must have strong working knowledge of oncology and the regulatory requirement relating to Medical Affairs Activities
- Demonstrated record of product launches and ability to bring strategic insight to commercialization plans
- Excellent written and verbal communication and high-level negotiation skills
- Strong analytical skills especially with regard to understanding and interpreting scientific and clinical research and literature are essential
- Demonstrated leadership in ambiguous situationsAdept, nimble, energetic and comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic and collaborative environment
Calithera Biosciences, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer & prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital and veteran status.
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Effective Date: October 13, 2020
Introduction
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