Director, Medical Affairs at APELLIS PHARMACEUTICALS INC

, , Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership Skills, Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Facilitation Skills, Entrepreneur Mindset, Independent Work, Flexibility, Medical Affairs, Ophthalmology, Clinical Development, Life Cycle Management, KOL Engagement, Insights Gathering, Regulatory Planning, Launch Planning, HEOR Activities

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

Position Summary: The Country Director of Medical Affairs DACH is a key member of the Country leadership team who will work closely with the International medical affairs and local Leadership (commercial, market access and legal teams) to develop and implement the country medical affairs strategy for the ophthalmology indication and pipeline. The successful candidate will provide critical medical insights, training and perspectives to drive late-stage clinical development and life cycle management while preparing medical affairs for launch readiness in the ophthalmology space. Key Responsibilities Include: Lead Country Medical activities Oversee Country Medical Affairs ophthalmology strategy and tactics Lead Country Medical team e.g. MSL field force strategy Develop and implement Country Medical strategy for pegcetacoplan in ophthalmology Represent Country Medical Affairs at regional and Global teams Partner with International Medical Affairs, Commercial and Market Access teams on key initiatives including clinical trial execution, regulatory and launch planning Oversee Country Medical launch activities of pegcetacoplan in GA Provide strategic and medical input into execution of publication plan Support reimbursement and HEOR activities Oversee field medical on the KOL engagement strategy and training needs Develop and lead insights gathering strategy Education, Registration & Certification: Must have a PhD, Pharm D., MD level preferred Experience: 5-10 years + experience in medical affairs organization Experience in ophthalmology or ophthalmologists strongly preferred Significant experience across drug life cycle, particularly in phase 3 development and post-marketing setting; launch experience preferred. Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Strong leadership skills, including demonstrated ability to lead a cross-functional team, and influence at all levels of an organization. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation and facilitation. Entrepreneur mindset Ability to work independently and with flexibility to handle work-flow in a fast-paced environment. Some travel will be required, up to 30%. #LI-AR1

Responsibilities

The Country Director of Medical Affairs DACH will lead the medical activities and oversee the ophthalmology strategy and tactics. They will partner with various teams to ensure launch readiness and provide strategic medical input for clinical trials and publications.