Job Summary:
The TA Head of Rare Disease will lead strategy and operational activities. This leadership position provides strategic medical affairs advice to the business, develops & implements the Rare Disease Medical Strategic Plan/ Local Annual Medical Plan activities in alignment with Brand strategy, and ensures that the medical initiatives meet the needs of patients/HCP’s and governance requirements. The role will engage Thought Leaders in ESR/ISS’s, scientific exchange meetings and advisory board meetings, and define and deliver training on the scientific background of the product to internal and external stakeholders. The role will also lead field medical activities to ensure the highest standards of medical engagement and TL engagement.
The role has responsibility as the senior medical reviewer for Rare Disease promotional/non-promotional activities and medical governance. It will lead and coach the Rare Disease Medical Affairs team for the relevant therapeutic areas/disease states. The role will be a critical part of the Medical Affairs Leadership Team.