Associate Director Medical Affairs - job vacancy in uk

Job Title:    Associate Director Medical Affairs
Job Type:    Permanent
Location:    Cambridge
Deadline:    19 Jul 2013
Start Date:    ASAP
Duration:    Full Time
Salary:    Excellent
Ref No:     132700-EM5637


JOB SUMMARY
A rare and exciting opportunity for individuals with strong academic credentials and a true passion for genomics and genetic sequencing.
Illumina is a world leader in providing integrated systems for the analysis of genetic variation and biological function.
 You will have a doctoral-level degree in the Life Sciences (PhD, DPhil, MD, DO); graduate or post-graduate expertise in Molecular Genetics preferred and experience in industry required, ideally in Medical Affairs roles. Management experience is highly preferred.

BACKGROUND
Illumina is a leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer of life science tools and integrated systems for large-scale analysis of genetic variation and function

PRIMARY DUTIES
Develop and/or review materials (e.g., presentations, abstracts, publications), ensuring clinical-scientific accuracy and fair balance

Facilitate peer-to-peer exchanges of clinical-scientific information with clinicians and researchers

Establish and maintain relationships with professional organizations, research institutions, and subject-matter experts (SMEs)

Support the development and deployment of educational programs, including CME programs; provide clinical-scientific expertise (e.g., presentations, abstracts, opinion papers) pertaining to the company's technology at internal and external events

Gather competitive intelligence and stay abreast of external developments pertaining to current and potential clinical applications of the company's technologies

Organize Medical advisory boards and clinical speaker bureaus

Manage Investigator Initiated Studies

Support company-sponsored post-marketing clinical studies within GCP guidelines; support internal training efforts (e.g., of Sales and Marketing) pertaining to clinical applications of the Company's products

Respond to clinical-scientific inquiries from internal and external parties

Perform Medical reviews of outward-facing materials pertaining to clinical uses of the company's technologies

Investigate and respond to clinical safety issues for the company's marketed products

Inform the due diligence process for business development opportunities, from the scientific and clinical intelligence perspectives

Manage projects to planned budgets and timelines

Potentially manage a team of medical science liaisons (MSLs) and/or other Medical Affairs personnel (including hiring, development, and performance evaluation of staff to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the team)

Manage external consultants and CROs, as appropriate; create and implement departmental procedures; and ensure operation within current compliance guidelines governing Medical Affairs activities.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
* Doctoral-level degree in the Life Sciences (PhD, DPhil, MD, or DO) required; graduate or post-graduate specialization in Medical Genetics preferred.
* Minimum 3 years of functional experience in Medical Affairs (e.g., as a Medical Science Liaison or higher) highly preferred; similar experience in industry will be considered.
* Knowledge of statutory and industry-level compliance requirements pertaining to Medical Affairs

TO APPLY:
For a confidential discussion please telephone Julia Day at AXESS Limited on 020 8560 2300.
 To apply, please send your CV to jobs@axess.co.uk quoting reference 5637.

Only candidates with EU work authorisation will be considered.

ABOUT AXESS:
AXESS has been operating since 1990
We are a recruitment business dedicated to the pharmaceutical industry, specialising in Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs & Clinical Development
We match professional candidates to the best permanent, contract and interim roles in the market