Director Regional Medical Affairs EMEA APAC

Director, regional medical affairs, EMEA APAC

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, our 7,000+ global associates are proud to come to work each day, knowing that what we do impacts the lives of patients around the world.

We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve.

With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Consider joining our team and unlock your potential. At 

 We make medical devices and related products that are used to collect, separate, manufacture and process various components of blood and cells. With our innovative technologies and service offerings, we touch a patient’s life every second of every day and are committed to continuing to increase the number of patients we serve.

 With some of the best and brightest minds in the industry, an unmatched global footprint, comprehensive benefits and a distinct culture, Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies is a great place to work, grow and be part of a team that is focused on making a difference. Consider joining our team and unlock your potential.

REMOTE IN A CENTRALLY LOCATED EU COUNTRY OR ON CAMPUS IN ZAVENTEM, BELGIUM

Regional Medical Affairs Director develops regional strategy for the EMEA field medical organization, provides tactical direction on thought leader engagement initiatives, ensures compliant execution, based on Terumo Core Values, of the medical plan aligned with the regional Integrated Action Plan (IAP), and develops organizational talent. Serves as one of the leaders on the regional cross-functional leadership team, offering medical insights from the field to inform the regional strategy and IAP. Translates strategic imperatives into actionable medical field initiatives, in collaboration with strategic medical leads, regional marketing and other internal stakeholders. Determines the vision, strategy, and goals for the regional field medical team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accountable for all medical activities in the region, ensure seamless and compliant rollout and execution.

• Define and lead medical stakeholder mapping and engagement strategy for prioritized therapy areas.

• Assigns roles and responsibilities to individual MSLs, ensuring performance and compliance with Terumo core values and policies.

• Monitor and identify trends from a robust medical insights collection, using MSL interactions and insights, stakeholder relationship management tool, thought leader intelligence platform, medical information requests, speaker events, conferences, and other sources. Disseminates insights to key internal stakeholders.

• Lead projects of considerable complexity including development and management of budgetary and personnel resources, to create solutions which align with and support regional strategic objectives.

• Provide ongoing coaching and development through field visits, KPIs, competency evaluation, feedback from peers, best practice sharing opportunities and other tools.

• Develop medical affairs plan for major regional congresses, ensure deliverables and attendance to enhance scientific knowledge, gather insights and engage with thought leaders.

• Ensure alignment of field medical communication with scientific platforms and regional communication objectives.

• Lead large Medical Affairs initiatives in the region, such as advisory boards, medical education events etc., through direct reports and in collaboration with regional cross-functional teams.

• Collaborate with regional leaders to influence the global HEOR, RWE, clinical and scientific studies and IIS areas of interest. Support post-marketing studies.

• Identify opportunities by evaluating the unmet medical need and existing standards of care, to help develop business cases.

• Develop projects aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the team ensuring operational excellence, liaise with other regional field leaders and medical affairs operations to share best practices and standardize execution.

• Optimize compliant collaborations and alignment among all customer facing teams.

• Contribute to internal and external training initiatives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

MD, PhD, PharmD or equivalent qualification or equivalent of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Experience

Minimum 5 years’ leadership experience in medical affairs, scientific affairs, research and development or equivalent functions, 8+ years’ experience in medical device, pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry in the region.

Skills

• Excellent leadership capabilities, teamwork oriented, well adapted to working in a multicultural and cross-functional environment.

• Ability to interact with and senior leaders in both medical and commercial functions to convey the field medical vision and implementation strategies.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and coach scientific/medical colleagues at all skill and knowledge levels

• Knowledge about health economics and market access is a big advantage.

• Strong business acumen and impeccable integrity, strong management skills, decisive, resourceful.

• Scientific outlook and ability to uncover new therapeutic opportunities. Innovative mindset.

• Knowledge about compliance and regulatory rules and regulations in EMEA.

• Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to management, customers, thought leaders and healthcare professionals.

• High emotional intelligence with ability to work with various personalities and resolve conflicting points of view.

• Ability for strong performance management and execution of goals.

• Ability to indirectly influence colleagues at all levels and across functions in a highly collaborative style, while building strong working relationships.

• Well-developed interpersonal skills across multiple cultures, levels of seniority, and internal departments.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and synthesize data and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Knowledge and use of relevant PC software applications and skills to use them effectively.

TRAVEL

Travel up to 60% including international travel.