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Sumitomo Pharma Director, Medical Affairs Strategy (Prostate Cancer) Honolulu, Hawaii Apply Now

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, psychiatry & neurology, and cell & gene therapies. With several marketed products and a diverse pipeline, we aim to accelerate discovery and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner. For more information on SMPA, visit our website here or follow us on LinkedIn.

Job Overview

The Director, Medical Strategy (Prostate Cancer) will be a key member of the Medical Affairs team reporting to the Executive Director, Medical Affairs Strategy. This role is responsible for developing the strategic direction and alliance management for the Prostate Cancer therapeutic area and setting the strategy for both internal company programs and external interactions.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Develops and aligns Medical Affairs strategic plans with brand strategic imperatives based on external engagement, MSL/cross-functional input, and impactful insights.
2. Serves as a Medical Strategy lead for the Pfizer alliance for Prostate, ensuring coordination and alignment of all Medical Affairs activities and budget.
3. Oversees the strategy and development of Medical Affairs plans and scientific platforms.
4. Ensures cross-functional medical alignment with the US Field Medical team, Medical Communications & Operations, RWE & HEOR, and ex-US colleagues.
5. Directs the implementation of plans executed through multi-modal medical education channels, including publications, presentations, congresses, advisory boards, and medical symposia.
6. Oversees the development and implementation of detailed scientific Publication Plans.
7. Works with cross-functional teams to develop and execute Medical Advisory Board Plans.
8. Engages externally and maintains a visible role within the medical/scientific community to develop relationships with key opinion leaders.
9. Collaborates with the commercial organization to align medical perspectives with commercial strategies.
10. Partners with Research & Development for ongoing and post-marketing activities.
11. Defines and attends relevant medical and scientific conferences to support speakers and ensure publication goals.
12. Provides input into Medical Education programs and develops a supportive US Investigator Initiated Study program.
13. Ensures medical accuracy, relevance, and fair-balance in external resources and communications.
14. Develops and oversees Medical Affairs annual operating budget.
15. Ensures adherence to corporate and healthcare compliance guidance in all activities.
16. Ability to travel (domestic and some international) up to 30% to attend scientific congresses and meet key stakeholders.

Key Core Competencies

1. Strategic thinking and critical analysis skills.
2. Ability to independently engage external stakeholders.
3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
4. Ability to collaborate and deliver excellent work in a fast-paced environment.
5. Strong interpersonal skills with experience in conflict management.
6. Ability to analyze complex issues and develop realistic plans.
7. Proven track record of medically accurate writing and review skills.

Education and Experience

Advanced degree in medical science (MD, PhD); MD with relevant specialization preferred. 8+ years of relevant Medical Affairs work experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.

The base salary range for this role is $225,200 to $281,500, with additional benefits including unlimited paid time off and a comprehensive rewards package.

Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer.