Global oncology leader seeks development head for Latin America
Our client, one of the industry leaders in global oncology, is looking for an experienced clinical development physician to direct and lead the professional clinical science base, efficiently and effectively deploying resources to support the business, global and regional development, acting personally to lead major strategic and tactical issues management and to contribute to the running of the business through the Leadership team and global development through the local medical teams
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Responsibilities:
- To maintain and drive the standards of medical and scientific excellence in the Medical Oncology Organisation through recruitment, training, deployment and development of appropriate associates.
- To represent the regional medical and scientific interests in internal and external (incl. HQ) forums.
- To support, coordinate and facilitate clinical studies of all stages in the region (from early stages to phase IV)
- To give technical and strategic support and facilitate regional marketing activities
- Coach regional medical team to ensure accountability and proper functions of their roles.
- To provide proactive input and leadership as a member of Regional BU management
- To act as sponsor and contributor to relevant Local and Global Business initiatives.
- To act as leader and mentor to the physicians employed in the region including involving support for career development and performance.
- To ensure compliance and quality of regulatory activities as well as drive the regulatory strategy.
Job Dimensions
Number of associates: 7 direct, 4 indirect, approximately 100 overall
Financial responsibility:
- $13.5m people costs (to check?)
- Clinical trials budget >$15m
Impact on the organisation:
- Generation of relevant clinical data is the life-blood of the local and global Oncology business.
- Appropriate registration of new products and new indications
- Medical Information and Support provides a crucial expert customer service and marketing activities