Manager/sr. Manager, Medical Affairs

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for supporting medical affairs activities leveraging clinical expertise, strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration. In addition, will work cross functionally with scientific leaders to manage the publication process and scientific congress planning.  Will contribute to a broad range of Medical Affairs activities, both internally and externally facing content, including the support of Medical Information and KOL mapping related activities until designated functions are built out.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Alongside Medical Affairs leadership, work to achieve corporate goals while keeping in compliance with policies and regulations.

• Create the process, plan, and manage the development and submission of medical and scientific publications (including abstracts, posters, oral presentations and manuscripts) via collaboration with internal and external stakeholders in accordance with timelines as set in publication plans.

• Drive engagement with internal and external stakeholders to understand communication needs and serve as an expert resource. This will include the establishment, planning, and execution of Scientific and other Advisory Boards.

• Engage in the review and approval of investigator-initiated and sponsored research strategies and review processes when appropriate.

• Ensure timely, compliant, and accurate provision of medical information upon request.

• Represents Zentalis for external professional societies, pharma associations, seminars, and conventions.

• Provide strategic direction to the Executive Leadership Team on all Medical Affairs matters.

• Identify external educational needs and create/execute external educational efforts (Symposiums, CME sessions, etc) to address these deficits in support of medical affairs strategy.

• Identify and build relationships with key external stakeholders including, but not limited to, investigators, healthcare providers, payors, healthcare institutions, professional societies, and advocacy groups.

• Responsible for the collection of insights and successful dissemination of innovative clinical information to thought leaders, payers, and other key external stakeholders.

• Support the development of departmental budget, forecasting, and long-range planning, and tracking operational expenses.

• Oversee engagement with professional societies and industry organizations focused on advancing clinical knowledge, infrastructure, and practice to improve patient outcomes.

• Maintains personal expertise in the assigned disease area science in the context of advancing clinical and treatment paradigms

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Advanced science degree with 5+ years of related experience within the pharmaceutical industry
• Degree in pharmacy or advanced degree in science/medicine (PhD, DNP, or PharmD)
• Background in oncology and hematology
• Self-directed individual with the ability to multi-task effectively and deliver results on-time
• A flexible team player with a no-job-too big or too small attitude, who thrives in a fast-paced and energetic environment
• Strong organizational skills/business planning
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to develop and grow productive relationships with external and internal stakeholders in a range of disciplines
• Ability to critically appraise medical/scientific literature with attention to the strategic needs ensuring alignment with publications plan
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to develop collaborative relationships and work effectively with all levels of management
• Excellent presentation skills and experience creating slide deck modules for internal and external communication
• A proven track record of strong writing and reviewing skills that are compliant with legal, requirements, local policies and procedures, including Good Publication Practices
• Ability to effectively manage medical communications agencies and/or freelancers
• Experience developing external and internal engagement and education tools
• Demonstrates expert knowledge and proficiency with general office procedures such as commonly used office software (e.g., MS Office-Word, Excel, PowerPoint,)
• Strong written communication and project management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment; ability to prioritize and multi-task, and work autonomously as well as collaboratively within cross-functional teams
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time