Executive Director, Medical Capabilities
Our leaders in R&D are internationally recognised as some of the biotech industry's most successful drug developers. We are creating not just an environment where great minds can interact but an innovation powerhouse answering the big questions.
Focused on delivering first-in-class biological therapies to patients, we have developed a highly innovative soluble TCR platform. Our ImmTAX molecules underpin a new generation of precision engineered drugs that harness the immune system to treat a broad spectrum of diseases with high unmet medical need, including oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune diseases.
At Immunocore, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We value the unique contributions each person brings to our team. By embracing Science, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Entrepreneurship (STRIDE), we create an environment where collaboration thrives, ideas flourish, and transformative changes happen.STRIDE represents more than just letters; it embodies our shared identity and drives our mission. We are dedicated to developing breakthrough therapies that transform patients' lives, advancing medicine, and supporting one another in these pursuits.
Immunocore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As such, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
MAIN PURPOSE
This position reports to the Head of Global Medical Affairs and works closely with the Regional Heads of Medical Affairs for the US, EU and international markets. The Executive Director of Medical Capabilities (ED MC) is responsible for creation and alignment of the Global Medical Affairs Capabilities Plan with the Strategic Goals and Objectives of the Global and Regional Medical Affairs (EU, US, and international) Medical Plans.
The Executive Director of Medical Capabilities has responsibility and accountability for developing, in collaboration with the regional MA Heads, the Field Medical content creation for external use (Resources) and development of internal Training materials to support the Global and Regional Medical Affairs Organizations and ensure competency of team members and appropriate resources for execution of the Medical Plans.The ED MC will manage the Publications and Medical Information teams and ensure alignment of Medical scientific communications, resources, and training with the overarching brand or franchise strategies.
This role will work closely with Medical Affairs Heads (Global, US, EU, international), Corporate Communications, Publications, and Medical Information to ensure alignment of materials and training across functions. The ED MC will work appropriately with the Commercial organization and may support some training activities (those that are appropriate for Medical Affairs to develop/provide) or participate in Commercial resource development where Medical Affairs input is desired and appropriate.
The ED MC will also work with Clinical, Development, and Regulatory (including Pharmacovigilance) functions as appropriate. A strong commitment to achieving corporate objectives while maintaining the highest ethical, regulatory, and scientific standards is critical to success in this role.Overarching accountabilities include: Drive strategic development, execution, and implementation of all activities within the Medical Capabilities function - Medical Resources (slides, MSL resources, standard response letters, frequently asked questions, etc), Training, Field Medical and Medical Booth Congress materials and scientific publications (abstracts, manuscripts, oral presentations, posters, and other presentations), and will assist in development of Advisory Board materials on an as needed basis (in collaboration with the global and regional Medical Affairs teams).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Work collaboratively with Regional Medical Heads to develop, align, and coordinate the implementation of the Medical Capabilities strategic initiatives and Medical Resources, Training, and other medical materials, ensuring excellence in execution of these strategies by the Publications and Medical Information teams.
- Work closely with Medical Affairs Heads and/or Medical Leads to support development of medical plans and launch plans (new indications or molecules) from a Medical Capabilities perspective and ensure launch excellence
- In collaboration with Global and Regional Medical Affairs Heads, analyze medical insights and inquiries to inform strategy and development of scientific and medical resources
- Develop and maintain policies and procedures for Content development/review / utilization; publications, medical information, and training in collaboration with Medical Affairs and cross-functional partners.
- Develop and manage the Medical Capabilities budget (including the Publications and Medical Information budgets) and partner with the Head of Global Medical Affairs for budget planning and tracking
- Share, appropriately, Global Medical materials with commercialization partners (e.g., MediSon)
Support development of congress materials (medical content for booths, brochures, etc.) and participate in congress planning on the congress cross-functional team.
Publications:- Ensure policies and procedures for publications are aligned with the needs of the various therapeutic and functional areas, including Clinical, Research, Discovery and Translational Medicine
- Provide publication strategic and executional/operational support to Clinical, Research, and Translational Medicine teams for all therapeutic areas (Oncology, Infectious Disease, Autoimmune, and any future areas)
- Develop and maintain a global medical materials plan that is consistent with Medical Affairs strategy and scientific narrative, Publication plans, aligned with key internal stakeholders, and updated with emerging data priorities.
- Create Global content for external use with HCPs that is consistent with Medical Affairs strategy, and all legal, compliance, regulatory, and medical guidance, and where needed country specific product labels.
- Seek innovative approaches to content, content delivery, and knowledge transfer.
- Engages with cross-functional team to ensure training and resource activities alignment across Immunocore.
- Develop and maintain new hire curriculum(s), develop ongoing clinical and soft skills training w/certifications, and emerging data training consistent with Global and Core Regional Medical Affairs strategies and plans
- Ensure medical support for disease and product field training initiatives cross-functionally, including training content development and delivery for internal Medical Affairs and Marketing personnel
- Work collaboratively with Regional Medical teams to ensure accuracy of Congress (e.g., Scientific symposia, booth materials) and Advisory Board materials and alignment with Medical Resources
- At least 10 years of Medical Affairs experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with focus in medical content development, Field Medical content/resource development, medical information, and/or publications
- Science or Medical degree - advanced degree preferred (PhD, PharmD, MD)
- Strong process, compliance, documentation and preferably project management expertise, ideally at a global level
- Experience in Oncology (preferably Immuno-oncology) or Immunology highly desirable
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- High prioritization, results oriented, and deadline focused skills
- Able to anticipate challenges and devise strategies for success
- Self-motivated able to work autonomously and must thrive on challenge
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Office based or remote by design
- Expected travel * Direct reports include Associate Director, Scientific Publications; Director Medical Information