Vice President, Head of Medical Affairs Position Available In Mercer, New Jersey

Job Description:

Sun Pharma is the world’s fourth largest specialty genericscompany with presence in Specialty, Generics and ConsumerHealthcare products. Supported by more than 40 manufacturingfacilities, we provide high-quality medicines, trusted byhealthcare professionals and patients, to more than 100 countriesacross the globe. Over the last two decades, Sun Pharma hasestablished itself as a leading player in the generics market inthe U.S., and we are rapidly ramping up our presence in thespecialty branded market with a focus on dermatology, ophthalmologyand onco-dermatology.

Job Summary:

Reporting into the CEO, the VicePresident (VP) Medical Affairs will be tasked with building aquality Medical Affairs organization focused on maximizing patientbenefit from the company’s branded therapies through ensuring theirsafe and appropriate use. The chosen candidate will play a key rolein the clinical and commercial development of the company’s brandedproducts with purview over strategic guidance of activities relatedto KOL relationships, company sponsored non-registration trials,publications and investigator sponsored trials. In addition, theSVP will work closely with the leadership of the company’s ClinicalResearch, Commercial and Product Management functions worldwide tosupport optimal life cycle management of all branded products.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with Commercial, Clinical Researchand Product Management to set the strategic direction for allfranchises and branded therapies (biologics, specialty dermatology,medical dermatology, ophthalmology, and oncology). Build theevolution of the global and US business strategy to expand on theincreasing number of assets and impact to the overall organization.

Generate and foster relationships with key opinion leaders (KOL) tosupport growth and development of the portfolio, pipelines, andunmet patient needs. This networking will support broader strategydevelopment. Recruit and manage the Medical Affairs team to supporta growing product portfolio. The team will provide KOL outreach,manage Investigator Initiated study selection and execution, andprovide appropriate and complete responses to requests for medicalinformation, both on and off label. All activities will be carriedout in strict compliance with all federal regulations. Oversee ateam of direct reports, including medical communication &publications, medical information, Health Economics and OutcomesResearch (HEOR), and field medical. Set up publication strategy andoversee management of publication planning and execution to ensurethat all data on company products generated by company orinvestigator sponsored studies is publicly presented in anappropriate and timely fashion and in a fair and balanced manner.

Oversee management of funding for Continuing Medical Education(CME), grants, and sponsorships to ensure that funds are allocatedappropriately to activities consistent with the clinicaldevelopment and commercial objectives of the business, and thatreview and approval processes are in place to maintain strictcompliance with all federal regulations. Oversee the management ofInvestigator Sponsored Studies to ensure that the strategy isclearly defined and consistent with the clinical developmentstrategy objectives for each product, and that appropriateprocesses are in place for review, approval, management, andsupport of studies while maintaining investigator independence.

Responsibility and accountability for the financial management andreporting requirements for Medical Affairs function.

Qualifications:

MD (or MD, PhD), or PharmD with substantialexperience; Board certification not required. 15 years’ experiencein the pharmaceutical/biotech industry. Strategic direction inimmunology, Dermatology, Rheumatology and or Gastro areasExperience in biologics. Excellent communication and managementskills are essential. Candidate must be a strong collaboratorespecially with the Commercial organization. Candidates should haveexperience managing large, multidisciplinary teams. Ability to workcross functionally with all levels to perform job duties.

Proficient in the use of desktop applications such as Word, Excel,Power Point. Travel will be expected at a minimum of 25% Actualbase compensation may vary based on a number of factors, includingbut not limited to geographical location and experience. Inaddition, this position is part of the Annual Performance BonusPlan. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employeebenefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage;life insurance; disability insurance; 401(k) savings plan; flexiblespending accounts; and the employee assistance program. Employeesalso receive various paid time off benefits, including vacationtime and sick time. The compensation and benefits described aboveare subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans,policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents asin effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms andconditions regarding eligibility. If hired, employee will be in an”at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modifybase salary (as well as any other discretionary payment orcompensation program) at any time, including for reasons related toindividual performance, Company, or individual department/teamperformance, and market factors. The preceding job description hasbeen designed to indicate the general nature and level of workperformed by employees within this classification. It is notdesigned to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventoryof all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required ofemployees as assigned to this job. Nothing herein shall precludethe employer from changing these duties from time to time andassigning comparable duties or other duties commensurate with theexperience and background of the incumbent(s). We provide equalemployment opportunities for all current employees and applicantsfor employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminatedagainst because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin,nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status,physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation,military or veteran status, generic predisposing characteristics orany other basis prohibited by law.