Job Description
Job Title: Director, Medical Director - US Medical Affairs
Job Location: Gaithersburg, MD, USA
Job Location Type: Remote
Job Contract Type: Full-time
Job Seniority Level: Director
Location of role Radnor, PA, Gaithersburg, MD
Department Medical Affairs - US
Key Responsibilities MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
The Medical Director provides medical and scientific input into core strategic and operational medical affairs activities for Immunocore such as medical strategy, HCP engagement, support of company sponsored trials, scientific congress support, evidence generation, educational initiatives, and scientific communications. The Medical Director works closely with commercial and clinical teams to provide critical medical strategic input into evolving core medical strategy.
Key Responsibilities - Leads US medical affairs activities by developing the therapeutic area strategy and provides medical leadership to the US Medical Affairs Team.
- Leads annual medical planning for asset(s); works closely with extended medical affairs functions to inform and implement overall medical strategy for designated therapeutic areas.
- Provides in-house scientific expertise for the molecule and disease, coordinating appropriate scientific activities with internal stakeholders. Accountable for medical accuracy of both medical and promotional materials for both internal and external materials.
- Acts as a medical affairs interface with both internal and external stakeholders. Partners with Medical Affairs, Commercial and other functions in activities as required. May interact with and coordinates appropriate scientific and medical activities with other internal stakeholders (i.e., clinical operations, discovery, statistics, regulatory).
- Actively interacts with healthcare professionals and leaders in therapeutic area (academic institutions and professional societies) related to the molecule and disease area, and other identified strategic partners including advocacy, payor, and provider groups.
- Leads the US development of scientifically accurate medical education and advisory boards. Leads US scientific review, development, approval, execution, and communication of medical affair activities.
- Ensures budgets, timelines, compliance requirements are factored into programs' scientific activities.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, And KNOWLEDGE - Accredited doctorate degree in a basic-science or life-science discipline (e.g., M.D., Pharm.D., Ph.D.) and a minimum of 5+ years of medical affairs related experience, 3+ years in headquarter based medical affairs role; or equivalent combination of education and pharmaceutical experience.
- Valid driver’s license, including a REAL-ID is required for this role.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications required.
- Proficiency in customer relationship management (CRM) systems required.
This position is remote full-time role, ideally in close travel proximity to either the Gaithersburg MD or Radnor PA office. Travel is estimated at 25-50%.
About the Company Immunocore (NASDAQ: IMCR) is a pioneering, commercial-stage T cell receptor biotechnology company whose purpose is to develop and commercialize a new generation of transformative medicines which address unmet patient needs in oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune disease. Our leaders in R&D are internationally recognised as some of the biotech industry’s most successful drug developers. We are creating not just an environment where great minds can interact but an innovation powerhouse answering the big questions.
Focused on delivering first-in-class biological therapies to patients, we have developed a highly innovative soluble TCR platform. Our ImmTAX molecules underpin a new generation of precision engineered drugs that harness the immune system to treat a broad spectrum of diseases with high unmet medical need, including oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune diseases.
At Immunocore, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We value the unique contributions each person brings to our team. By embracing Science, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Entrepreneurship (STRIDE), we create an environment where collaboration thrives, ideas flourish, and transformative changes happen. STRIDE represents more than just letters; it embodies our shared identity and drives our mission. We are dedicated to developing breakthrough therapies that transform patients’ lives, advancing medicine, and supporting one another in these pursuits.
Immunocore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As such, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Remote job, Full time, Contract work, Work at office