Associate Director, Medical Job Description
Associate director, medical
provides scientific input and expertise as a medical reviewer and supports the development of global medical, commercial, regulatory, and reimbursement documents.
Associate Director, Medical Duties & Responsibilities
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Understands and applies the current industry standards and practice and ensures activities are in compliance with Good Publication Practices (GPP) Guidelines and ICMJE, ensuring both internal and external interactions comply with these standards
Leads cross-functional Publications Teams in the development of global strategic publication plans for assigned assets, and oversees the execution of scientific publications (i.e., clinical manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and oral presentations) that fulfill medical/scientific objectives for the asset
Coordinates the development of publications (journal articles, abstracts, and medical meeting presentations) reporting scientific and clinical data
Contribute to the overall strategic focus of the Medical and Scientific Affairs team by communicating clinical and research insights and issues from field interactions, to help guide company strategy regarding research and KOL relationship development
Support clinical trials as needed, investigator initiated trials
Must be a strong team player who can effectively interface with SUN clinical and commercial personnel, aide in training of SUN staff
Work with the Sr Director, Global Medical Team Lead (GMTL), to develop and execute multi-year global medical strategy for the specified Product/Disease Area, appropriately aligned with overall strategy and incorporating R&D functional strategies (clinical, regulatory, HEOR, PV, compliance)
Aligns functional and personal goals with corporate and department initiatives
Exercises judgment within well-defined practices and policies
Participates in opinion leader interactions related to the disease area(s)
Associate Director, Medical Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Associate Director, Medical
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPR, ABMS, CMPP, BLS, AHA, AMWA, MD, URAC, NCQA, M.D
Education for Associate Director, Medical
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the associate director, medical job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Medical, Life Sciences, Education, Medical School, Medicine, Medical Education, Graduate, Science, Healthcare, Pharmacy
Skills for Associate Director, Medical
Desired skills for associate director, medical include:
Microsoft Office Suite
Global regulatory requirements and ICH/GCP guidelines
ICH and CTD guidelines for clinical and regulatory submission documents
Scientific information
Clinical
Medical communications approaches and best practices
Thought leader development skills
Ability to interpret and assimilate scientific data
Guidelines
Market access and commercial
Desired experience for associate director, medical includes:
Requires active unrestricted medical license to practice medicine or a health profession
Active, unrestricted medical license to practice medicine in a US State required
In depth understanding of technical platforms and medical data systems is required
Must be familiar with the latest technologies such as smartphones and tablets
Work closely with Contract Research Organizations, Principal Investigators, key opinion leaders, and US and EU regulators
Knowledge and Experience in a CNS field strongly preferred
Associate Director, Medical Examples
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Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of associate director, medical. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for associate director, medical
- Develop and lead innovative phase 0 approaches in AD, PD and MS for biomarkers and novel clinical endpoints
- Be a proactive member of designated brand teams, especially in the provision of qualitymedical/clinical input that aligns with business operations
- Provide US medical input to R&D including input into design of R&D clinical trials and presentations and publications
- Work closely with the Clinical Scientists, Program Management and GCDO to manage trial operations and provide program leadership
- Write provide editorial comments for phase IV clinical study reports and manuscripts
- Identifies and develops opportunities for innovation to increase effectiveness and quality
- Will identify and pursue new opportunities to advance healthcare quality and cost containment goals and will act as a strategy partner to the Health Plan leader
- Supports the medical management staff ensuring timely and consistent responses to members and providers
- Lead develop a Medical Communication plan and a Scientific Communication platform, in collaboration with the medical affairs team, and other strategic partners
- Develop and execute a congress and advisory board plan in alignment with medical objectives
Qualifications for associate director, medical
- Experience in clinical trial design
- Experience within relevant therapeutic areas (Cystic Fibrosis) is preferred
- Ability to think strategically to guide publications-related activities in accordance with industry standards and good publication practice, and with scientific integrity and balance
- Good interpersonal skills excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills required
- Board certified in family practice or internal medicine
- Expertise in psychiatric disorders
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Our growing company is hiring for an associate director, medical. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for associate director, medical
- Provides medical leadership to the clinical provider network and Maryland clinical and Intensive Case Management staff
- Work with internal and external partners and stakeholders to enhance the use of innovative study designs and methodologies of clinical data collection and analyses
- Participates in the formulation of clinical utilization forecasts
- Conducts peer clinical reviews with providers and consults on cases referred by Care Managers or supervisors to ensure quality and consistent application of Beacon standards for Medical Necessity Criteria
- Provide disease education as appropriate
- Establish, build and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and other healthcare professions in ophthalmology and optometry
- Identify and train members of SUN Ophthalmic’s speakers’ bureau and ensure they are updated on new data
- Serve as a medical resource internally and externally
- Develop MSL team plan for presence, coverage and KOL engagement at key congressess and meetings
- Participate in the identification and publication of scientific materials
Qualifications for associate director, medical
- 5 years of clinical experience or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background required
- At least 5 years of post-residency clinical experience or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background required
- Must possess an active unrestricted MO medical license
- A minimum of 5 years' of industry experience as a medical writer
- Ability to gather, synthesize and critically analyze large amounts of data
- Document planning and preparation skills
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Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of associate director, medical. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for associate director, medical
- Performs other duties as assigned related to Cystic Fibrosis clinical programs
- Support as needed the execution of clinical development trials in the country
- Seek out opportunities to support the MSL value proposition, achieve results and set an example for others to follow by consistently demonstrating SUN Ophthalmics values and leadership attributes
- Provides leadership in the development of publications, publication plans and high-quality medical communications outputs
- Oversees the publication review process, publication software, and the personnel responsible to carry out these responsibilities
- Responsible for the hiring and training of Medical Communication staff
- Ensures all medical communications outputs meet the highest standards of medical/scientific integrity
- Ensures all activities comply with industry standards and GPP
- Contributes to other communications-related activities, advisory boards, Sunshine Act reporting
- Assists with Medical Communications, Global Medical Affairs, Developmental Science and Commercial training as needed
Qualifications for associate director, medical
- The Global Medical Communication expert in Neurosciences will contribute to building a best-in-class medical communication organization within Global Medical Affairs at Shire
- The expert will develop and implement a scientific communication platform and medical communication plan for assigned brands in Neurosciences, in collaboration with the medical affairs team, the publication leader and other relevant stakeholders
- As medical representative in the CMLR (Commercial-Medical-Legal-Regulatory) review process, ensure appropriate medical review and approval of promotional and non-promotional materials generated by Shire
- Future activities may include leading the development of scientific symposia, medical affairs advisory boards, scientific exchange meetings and master classes
- The expert will also be asked to generate scientific content for many medical communications-related activities such as clinical slide decks, and digital assets
- S/he will be responsible for congress planning and collection and generation of scientific insights, content for the medical affairs booth will also be a key responsibility
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Our company is hiring for an associate director, medical. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for associate director, medical
- Coordinating with Medical Information and Clinical colleagues to ensure accuracy of medical content for internal training materials
- Communicate and collaborate cross-functionally with the other marketing team members who are targeting other buyers and segments
- Collaborates with and functions as back-up coverage for Medical Director in the development, implementation, evaluation and modification of Utilization Management policies and procedures
- Educates Physician/Peer Advisors and Care Managers about Beacon policies and procedures
- Participates in development of local Behavioral Health/Primary Care initiatives
- Supervises the part-time psychologist for all work and completes determinations for denials when needed on cases reviewed by psychologist
- Must act as lead on C&A services management for Maryland providers and consult with Behavioral Health Administration and Medicaid on Child and Adolescent services
- Support and participate in utilization management coverage determinations (CDAG) and CDAG processes and operations oversight, including prior authorization, utilization management, and appeals programs and liaison with operational business units to ensure quality and compliance in prior authorization and utilization management program execution
- Provide delivery and governance of operational performance metrics and reporting of the coverage determination decisions quality, efficiency, and effectiveness across first level prior authorization through appeals and redeterminations
- Support and participation at the direction of the VP Medical Director in audit readiness and demonstration efforts for accreditation and compliance including but not limited to URAC, NCQA, Medicare, and internal audits
Qualifications for associate director, medical
- Experience with the medical publications process
- At least 5-10 years of experience MSL field team management experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry is required
- Requires experience and success in working in a matrixed, cross-functional environment
- Have a good working knowledge of PDF, and Project
- Must possess an active unrestricted medical license to practice medicine in the State of Maryland
- Ability to address issues/concerns in a clear, well-informed manner that engages others in a thoughtful discourse
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Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of associate director, medical. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for associate director, medical
- Act as Information Officer according to §74a AMG
- Provide feedback on Global Development Programs, to ensure local needs are taken into account
- Provide medical-science training/updates to the Commercial team
- Evaluates requests for service coverage for medical necessity
- Interprets existing policies and develops new policies based on changes in the healthcare or medical arena
- Serves as a resource and consultant to other areas of the company
- May chair or serve on company committees
- Serve as a lead medical writer on promotional and marketing content consistent with pharmaceutical industry regulations and requirements at the brand level
- Collaborate with other members of the project team who are involved in the development process (e.g., project manager, editor, web developer)
- Conduct small-group meetings in person and via teleconference for internal Medscape team members, pharma, faculty, collaborative partners, vendors
Qualifications for associate director, medical
- Experience in hematology and/or oncology
- Experience in Medical Communications or related experience including publication planning, and medical writing
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a highly cross-functional environment
- An established track record of effective, high-quality medical communications outputs
- Strong knowledge of relevant therapeutic areas and clinical trial methodology
- Demonstrated ability to interact and work effectively with healthcare professionals