Medical Director Hematology

Overview:
**Summary**

This is a key leadership position in Medical Affairs in Germany, Europe.

This person will actively participate/lead a broad range of medical affairs activities in Oncology/Hematology such as the development of medical strategies for Germany, the preparation support of investigator initiated research (IIR) programs, the management of the German Medical Science Liaisons (MSL) team and the medical review of Medical Affairs materials/ promotional materials. In addition, the role has oversight over the Clinical Operations team for Oncology/Hematology and IAI/Dermatology.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Represent Germany in the Incyte International Medical Affairs Leadership Team, give appropriate feedback to global and regional initiatives
- Assure development of effective medical strategies and their local execution in accordance with local leadership team
- Develop, lead and manage German Medical Affairs Oncology/Hematology team
- Actively participate in the German leadership team
- Provide Medical Affairs input to the German team
- Drive strategic alignment by ensuring that the Brand Team fully incorporates the strategy and that the MSL Team delivers on its execution
- Oversee the Investigator Initiated Research (IIR) in Germany.
- Work with the MSL Lead to develop and maintain effective relationships with Key external experts (KEE) and investigators. Conduct site visits as needed. Assure provision of education and trainings to MSLs and field force
- Work with local Director Clinical Operations and Clinical Research Associates to support site selection, patient recruitment and management of national and international clinical studies
- Cooperate with the Medical Director IAI on organizational alignment and best practice sharing
- Participate and/or facilitate data presentation and discussion at national advisory boards and investigator meetings
- Review medical, promotional and sales training materials for scientific/medical accuracy - provide medical review and sign-off of medical drug information letters, slides, custom responses, publications, medical education grants, and other medical affairs materials as needed
- Serve as an expert on call to address call center questions from healthcare professionals
- Define and develop required team competencies (with HR) to recruit and retain local medical team
- Monitor team performance in terms of goals and delivery against medical plans; identify areas for development
- Allocate and oversee utilization of local medical budget
- Act as senior company representative both internally and externally
- Contribute positively to a strong culture in living the Incyte values and respecting business integrity and ethics
- Act within compliance and legal requirements as well as within company guidelines

**Requirements**:

- MD, PhD, PharmD with 10+ years in academic, clinical, or industry setting required
- Successful people management experience required with min 2+ years
- Hematology/oncology experience required
- Familiarity with GCP/ICH/FDA requirements as well as clinical trial design, biostatistics, medical writing, product safety, and regulatory affairs
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Strong public speaking skills
- Excellent leadership and management skills
- Ability to influence and work effectively across functions and operate in a matrix environment
- Ability to travel up to 30% of working time

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.

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