Global Executive Director, Medical Affairs (based in one of our EU offices)

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Description

Shape the Future of Healthcare with Shionogi

At Shionogi, we are dedicated to improving global health and well-being. As a leading pharmaceutical company, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and making a positive impact on healthcare worldwide. Join us in our mission to shape the future of healthcare and make a difference in the lives of millions.

Why Choose Shionogi?

Shionogi offers a dynamic, collaborative work environment where you can grow your career and contribute to groundbreaking healthcare advancements. We value diversity, inclusion, and the unique perspectives that each team member brings. At Shionogi, you will have the opportunity to work with talented professionals, engage in meaningful projects, and be part of a company that is at the forefront of medical innovation.

About the Role

In this pivotal role as the Global Executive Director of Medical Affairs, you will shape and execute the strategic vision for Shionogi's anti-infective portfolio. This role provides essential medical leadership and strategic direction to ensure the successful development, launch, and lifecycle management of our anti-infective products. Although this is a non-management position, you will drive the global agenda and collaborate closely with our headquarters in Japan and regional medical affairs teams.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and executing global medical affairs strategies aligned with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and medical/scientific standards.
• Providing leadership and guidance to the medical affairs teams at a global and regional level, through developing and executing global medical affairs strategies and fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
• Cultivating and maintaining relationships with key opinion leaders, academic institutions, medical societies, and other stakeholders with global influence.
• Providing medical oversight for global data generation programs, including protocol design, investigator recruitment, and interpretation of study results.
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams at a global, regional, and local level to integrate medical insights into strategic decision-making.
• Managing the medical affairs budget effectively, ensuring optimal allocation of resources to support strategic priorities and deliverables.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic individual with:

• Qualified Medical Doctor (MD)
• Regional and ideally global portfolio/product medical affairs leadership roles within the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry.
• Proven track record of developing and executing global medical affairs strategies for successful product launches and lifecycle management.
• Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines.
• Strategic mindset, with the ability to think critically and develop innovative solutions to medical affairs challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a matrixed, cross-functional environment.
• Strong business acumen to understand global market trends, optimize resources strategically, and ensure financial success on a global scale.

Join Us

If you are passionate about improving patient outcomes and driving innovation in medical affairs, please apply. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of patients worldwide.