Regional Medical Advisor Pipeline

Introduction to role

The Regional Medical Advisor Pipeline (RMAP) is a vital part of Global DR&S, serving as a field-based scientific resource responsible for the external scientific engagement (ESE) strategy for designated programs within a Therapeutic Area (TA) in their region.

Collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders, the RMAP will work on designated trials and cross-program scientific engagement needs. The RMAP will establish and maintain relationships with Key External Experts (KEEs) within a specific region to advise on Alexion's clinical development strategy and trial execution within a TA.

Reporting directly to the Global TA Head of External Scientific Engagement for Hematology, Nephrology & Transplants (HNT), the RMAP will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful performance of clinical trials, supporting activities such as early insight collection, guiding feasibility, and enhancing trial recruitment and retention.

Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• KEE Partnerships
• Establishing long term partnerships with Key Experts
• Clinical Trial Support
• Inform identification of potential sites and investigators for clinical trials
• Drive scientific engagement initiatives to enhance recruitment and retention
• Scientific Exchange
• Develop and maintain the highest scientific and medical and scientific expertise in the relevant fields and be acknowledged internally and externally as an expert & resource in the assigned therapeutic area
• Lead & implement relevant local initiatives with key experts that could support R&D or study implementation (Scientific Panels, Advisory Board, Investigators as speakers, Lead local consensus) in alignment with GPT, Global R&D, COM and Country Medical Affairs colleagues
• Identify and address relevant educational gaps and relay those to Global Clinical Development
• Ensure timely and informative scientific/medical exchanges with trialists and internal partners, in accordance with compliance policies and with legal requirements
• Scientific Development Intelligence
• Develop in depth knowledge of the assigned therapeutic areas and pipeline assets
• Gather and effectively share actionable insights from the field with relevant stakeholders.
• Compliance
• Stay current of local laws and guidelines, codes of practices and Alexion policies relevant to Clinical Development and Medical Affairs activities
• Strong collaboration with (but not limited to):
• External Scientific Engagement Head Pipeline (EHP) & TA ESE Head
• Country Operations
• Medical Affairs
• Global Clinical Operations
• Clinical Development
• Market Access
• Launch excellence

Essential Skills/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in health sciences or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of combined experience in Medical Affairs and Clinical Development
• Experience and skills in experts engagement and leading Advisory Boards
• Understanding of the healthcare landscape
• Willingness to travel up to 30% of time
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Advanced degrees (MD, PharmD, or PhD) in natural sciences.
• Expertise in Nephrology and/or Renal Transplant.
• Demonstrated patient-centric approach.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to build networks and manage complex projects.
• Independent, proactive work style with a team-oriented mindset.
• Adaptability and a positive outlook in challenging scenarios.