Senior Medical Affairs Manager, Biosimilars

Job Description

About This Role

The Biosimilars Business Unit (BBU) is dedicated to the provision of biosimilar medications to patients across an extended range of therapeutic areas including dermatology, gastroenterology, rheumatology and ophthalmology (retinal vascular diseases). Realizing the potential of biosimilars can deliver long-term sustainable, long-term value for patients, physicians , healthcare systems and the society as a whole. With the potential to widen patient access, make significant cost savings to healthcare systems , our vision for the future is to lead thinking on optimising biosimilar innovation for patients and healthcare systems

The Senior Medical Affairs Manager will lead on providing strategic and tactical medical advice for the appointed disease area / products. You will work and collaborate as part of a cross functional team committed to input, shape and deliver the medical strategy as approved by the UK/IRE affiliate in concordance with the global medical strategy.

The Senior Medical Affairs Manager will lead the development of medical and scientific materials during the entire life cycle of Biogen Biosimilar products. They will provide focused, relevant information for both internal and external stakeholders and drive medical projects in relation to HCP-stated needs. A key component of this role is external customer engagement to inform and shape local medical strategy. Of key importance is that the Senior Medical Manager ensures that Biogen has a high reputation among our customers in terms of scientific knowledge and skills through material and project development.

What You’ll Do  

Medical and Scientific input

• Lead the development and life cycle management of medical strategy and tactics within their defined area of responsibility for both pre-launch and in market medicines.
• Owner of the medical strategy within the cross functional team providing Internal Scientific / medical expert advise to cross functional colleagues within UK/IRE affiliate and global/EU+ medical team.
• External medical customer engagement (including Clinicians, Payors, PAGS) to inform medical strategy.
• Provide medical input into sales and marketing strategies.
• Support the implementation of medical strategies though active participation at meetings, congresses, and medical education initiatives.
• Facilitate and contribute to the organization of advisory boards
• Medical and technical concept development of brand promotional materials.
• Review / certify brand specific and portfolio related promotional materials for factual accuracy and tone in line with ABPI / IPHA codes and relevant company SOPS.
• Medical input to HTA submissions and market access projects aimed at improving access to medication and shaping patient pathways.

Regulatory Support

• Provide local support for Regulatory affairs, Drug Safety, Medical information, and Clinical Research as appropriate
• Main point of contact for Regulatory updates
• Lead and implement Regulatory updates

Compliance – Advisory role

• Advisory role in line with local code requirements (ABPI/IPHA)
• EU+/Global guidance – cross border engagements / activities
• Mentor support to UK/IRE team

External Engagement

• Develop strategy to ensure effective engagement with
• External networks including Patient Advisory groups (PAGS) in specified therapy area
• KMEs / HCPS in specified therapy area

Who You Are

You are a proactive and experienced professional with Clinical trials experience and a good understanding of clinical trial data and study design. You are a visionary capable of driving leadership with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic cross-functional environment. A collaborative, innovative mindset with robust communication skills and a proven track record in the pharmaceutical industry – Medical Affairs experience.
 

Qualifications

• BSc. Advanced degree preferred (MD, PhD, PharmD, DNP in medical specialty) or equivalent combination of experience and education Technical knowledge in one of the therapeutic areas Rheumatology, Immunology/Dermatology, Gastroenterology and/or Ophthalmology
• Significant experience in pharmaceutical industry – Medical Affairs experience
• Current Final ABPI Signatory status preferred.
• Experience in working with both ABPI and IPHA code
• Clinical trials experience and good understanding of clinical trial data and study design
• Strong leadership skills with ability to work effectively in a dynamic cross functional environment.
• Experience of working with HCPS in both 1:1 and group settings
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to be a self-starter
• Excellent Communication skills
• Willingness to travel as required

Additional Information

Why Biogen?

Our mission to find therapies for neurological and rare diseases is a unique focus within our industry and this shared purpose is what connects us as a team. We work together to overcome obstacles and to follow the science. We are resilient as we strive to make an impact on our patients’ lives and on changing the course of medicine. Together, we pioneer. Together, we thrive.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts