Description

Medical Director, Medical Affairs

Hybrid/New Providence, NJ

Transforming what patients can expect from cancer therapy takes passion and a strong dedicated team. When you join ADC Therapeutics, you will join a group of talented people who share this mission.

Why ADC Therapeutics

ADC Therapeutics (NYSE: ADCT) is a global, rapidly growing commercial-stage biotechnology company that is improving the lives of cancer patients with its next-generation, targeted antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) for patients. ADC Therapeutics’ CD19-directed ADC ZYNLONTA™ (loncastuximab tesirine-lpyl) was approved by the FDA on April 23, 2021, for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed and refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. 

To learn more about ADC Therapeutics, please visit us at https://adctherapeutics.com/ and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Position Overview

The Medical Director will be an individual who provides scientific leadership and guidance in the areas of Thought Leader (TL) Engagement Meetings as well as evidence generation via clinical research aligned with the brand strategy to support the Life Cycle Management (LCM) of ADCT products.

The individual will be a member of an integrated Medical Affairs team, including Medical Information, Field MA, Publications, Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR), Strategy & Research (S&R), and Operations. The individual will also be a member of cross functional teams that include Development, Marketing, and Market Access.

In addition to TL Engagement, a key responsibility will be to contribute to MA sponsored clinical research for ADCT products, including optimal product use and the development of evidence generation research. This is accomplished through external collaborations, with individual medical centers, cooperative groups, and advocacy organizations.

This position will report to the VP, Medical Affairs and can be based out of the US Corporate office in New Providence, NJ, be fully remote based, or a hybrid of both.

What You’ll Do:

• The individual will collaborate with other cross-functional area leads to support post approval brand strategy and contribute to the planning, development, and execution of post approval studies. 
• Support the evidence generation programs such as, but limited to, Investigator Initiated Trials (IITs), post approval research, registries, and early access programs.
• Support the development and implementation of effective TL engagement strategy and execution for ADCT products. 
• Participate in cross-functional teams to generate, deliver, and interpret high-quality clinical data supporting overall product scientific and business strategy. 
• Assist in the development, review, and approval of medical communications for scientific and clinical studies, HEOR, regulatory submissions, and post-approval market support.
• Serve as a medical resource for cross-functional colleagues and teams, including but not limited to MA, Marketing, Market Access, and Sales. 
• Support medical research strategy development to generate medical evidence to ensure optimal post-approval patient access to ADCT products in collaboration with key cross-functional leads.
• Oversee the planning and implementation of external medical exchanges via ADCT portfolio and/or Product Specific TL engagement meetings. Develop internal strategies to reflect the input received from scientific respective meetings.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with key external stakeholders (TLs, medical societies and managed care organizations, patient advocacy groups, and other clinical/medical stakeholders). These activities will be done both independently and in collaboration with internal, cross-functional stakeholders. 
• Partner with commercial as well as sales organizations to provide strategic medical insights to contribute shaping the portfolio strategy as well as supporting the LCM of respective ADCT products. Effectively contribute to the brand planning and associated activities. 
• Provide strategic input and medical due diligence to business development and licensing activities were warranted in collaboration with cross-functional leads.
• Plan and execute TL engagement meetings to foster scientific exchange that will support optimal use of ADCT products.
• Provide strategic and scientific input into internal training plan, Congress planning, and company sponsored symposia.
• Foster research relationships with key global cancer research organizations and institutions.
• Establish, maintain, and direct interactions with TLs relevant to assigned therapeutic area and molecules. Accountable for development & execution of TL engagement plan.

Requirements

Who You Are:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a high level of understanding of the needs of patients with hematologic cancers and be able to provide medical expertise to help ADCT. 

• Advanced Scientific Degree (MD/DO, PhD or PharmD) with 10 years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience or equivalent related experience. Hematology/Oncology experience preferred. 
• Ability to apply legal and compliance knowledge for Medical Affairs activities.
• Clearly communicate scientific results and effectively respond to data queries. 
• Manage competing priorities and projects, including an ability to prioritize and manage expectations.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills (fluency in written and spoken English is required).
• Experience in US markets required. Global experience preferred. 
• Domestic and International travel up to 25%. 

ADC Therapeutics is proud to be an Affirmative Action/EEO Employer. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled. We are committed to building diverse teams and fostering an inclusive, professional, and respectful work environment where employees are empowered for success.