Site Name: Munich - Office Posted Date: Nov 14 2024 Country Medical Director (Senior Director) for Germany and Switzerland The deadline for the job posting is the 28th of November in 2024 Overview: ViiV Healthcare is a global specialist HIV company dedicated to delivering innovative new options for the care and treatment of people living with HIV/AIDS. As the Country Medical Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and driving the medical strategy for Germany and Switzerland, ensuring alignment with global and regional objectives, and leading the medical teams to achieve the highest standards of medical and scientific excellence. A key focus of this role will be to define the unmet medical need of the long-acting HIV treatment and prevention modalities, while also overseeing patient affairs to enhance patient engagement and support. Key Responsibilities: Leadership and Strategy: Develop and implement the country medical strategy for Germany and Switzerland in alignment with global and regional objectives Provide leadership and direction to the medical teams in Germany and Switzerland, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement Drive the long-acting market transformation of HIV treatment, ensuring that innovative long-acting therapies are effectively integrated into clinical practice Represent ViiV Healthcare in interactions with key stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, regulatory authorities, and patient advocacy groups Medical Affairs: Lead the planning and execution of medical activities, including advisory boards, symposia, and scientific exchange meetings Ensure the delivery of high-quality medical education and information to healthcare professionals. Support the development and dissemination of clinical and real-world evidence to inform clinical practice and health policy Champion the adoption of long-acting HIV treatments through evidence-based medical communication and education through the appropriate and compliant mechanisms Clinical Development: Collaborate with global and regional teams to support clinical trial activities, including site selection, recruitment, and study management Provide medical expertise and guidance for local clinical studies and investigator-initiated research Regulatory and Compliance: Ensure all medical activities comply with local regulations, company policies, and ethical standards Provide medical input and support for regulatory and pharmacological safety data submissions and interactions with health authorities Ensure thorough knowledge and application of German pharmaceutical regulations in all medical activities Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with commercial, market access, and other cross-functional teams to ensure the successful launch and lifecycle management of ViiV Healthcare products Contribute to the development of market access strategies and health economic models Partner with relevant teams to define the unmet need for PLWHIV (People Living with HIV) and PWBP (People Who Benefit from PrEP) for long-acting HIV therapies Patient Affairs: Lead patient engagement initiatives to ensure the voice of the patient is incorporated into medical strategies and activities Collaborate with patient advocacy groups to support patient education, awareness, and access to innovative treatments Develop and implement patient support programs to enhance the overall patient experience and outcomes People Management: Lead, mentor, and develop the medical teams in Germany and Switzerland, ensuring the acquisition and retention of top talent Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the teams Requirements: Medical doctor of PHD degree in any life science discipline is required; Experience in the area of HIV highly desirable Significant experience in medical affairs, clinical development, or related roles within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry Strong leadership and people management skills, with a proven track record of leading high-performing teams In-depth knowledge of the HIV therapeutic area and the healthcare environment in Germany and Switzerland Proven experience in driving the adoption of innovative therapies, preferably with long-acting treatments Skilled in German pharmaceutical regulations and compliance Experience in patient engagement and support activities Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills Fluency in German and English (both written and spoken) is required *LI-GSK Why Us? At ViiV Healthcare, we will not rest until we leave no person living with HIV behind. Until the 39 million people living with HIV is down to zero, we will continue searching for new ways to limit the impact of HIV. We are the only pharmaceutical company solely focused on combating, preventing, and ultimately eradicating HIV and AIDS. At ViiV Healthcare, we do things differently. Born out of a partnership between GSK and Pfizer in 2009, with Shionogi joining in 2012, we are determined to help end the HIV epidemic. We are guided by our mission to leave no person living with HIV behind and it is this mission that unites our employees located across the globe. We combine expertise in research, manufacturing, policy and more to push the boundaries of what people think is possible in HIV treatment and care. As a result of our connection with GSK, we are able to draw on their proud history and resources. This means that you would receive all the employee benefits offered by GSK. Living our mission of leaving no person living with HIV behind means keeping inclusion and diversity at the heart of everything we do - from our breakthrough innovation, to our diverse portfolio of medicines as well as the work we do to partner with HIV communities. Having a diverse team and a truly inclusive culture where we’re all able to be ourselves and feel like we belong will make us an even stronger team, better able to perform as a business and deliver on our mission to leave no person living with HIV behind. ViiV is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class. 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