Global Director Medical Affairs Women's Health
Morristown, NJ, US, 07960
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Description Overview
The Global Medical Director for Women’s Health will provide strategic medical leadership to advance the company’s portfolio in the women’s health category. This role encompasses the development and execution of medical affairs activities, clinical strategies, healthcare professional (HCP) engagement, claims strategy and substantiation, as well as innovation and portfolio protection/maintenance. The incumbent will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment with commercial objectives and regulatory requirements, driving the delivery of scientifically robust and commercially viable products.
Scope of the Role
- Develop and implement a comprehensive global medical affairs strategy for the women’s health portfolio.
- Provide subject matter expertise on women’s health products, diseases, and public health implications.
- Support medical communications, publication planning, and congress strategy.
- Identify evidence gaps and oversee the design and execution of Phase IIIb/IV clinical trials, observational studies, and other evidence generation activities.
- Oversee the strategy and design of scientific/clinical studies for claim substantiation.
- Write and review clinical components of the core regulatory dossiers and support Health Authority interactions.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with KOLs, professional societies, and other stakeholders.
- Develop and substantiate product claims based on robust scientific evidence.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for innovation and lifecycle management.
- Provide input and due diligence for business development and acquisition projects.
- Monitor the competitive landscape and emerging scientific trends.
- Ensure all medical affairs activities comply with relevant codes of practice and regulatory requirements.
- Provide medical oversight for pharmacovigilance and contribute to risk mitigation.
Experience Required
Qualifications:
- Preferred: Medical degree (MD) or relevant life science scientific degree – PharmD, Pharmacist, PhD, MSc etc.
- Extensive experience in medical affairs, preferably in women’s health.
- Proven track record in medical strategy, clinical development, and HCP engagement.
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and evidence generation.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated leadership in matrix environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Global experience across multiple markets.
- Clinical or research background in women’s health.
- Familiarity with digital health technologies.
Benefits
We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.
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Hybrid Working Approach
We love our offices and the setting they provide for in-person collaboration and celebration. But we also appreciate the opportunity to work remotely can energise you too, so we promote flexibility with the ability to work two days a week from home in many roles.
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