MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Provide leadership within a specific Global Medical Affairs function and actively participate/lead in broad range of medical affairs activities, including:

- Preparation of clinical development plans
- Design and conduct Phase IIIB/IV trials
- Medical leadership in materials review

Global Medical Affairs reports to both Development and Commercial, therefore, the Medical Affairs physician plays a key role in Development activities and provides input to product development teams regarding optimization of Commercial aspects of development as well as to Commercial teams regarding the data generated from clinical trials. This physician will represent Global Medical Affairs on product teams (starting at proof of concept) and must represent all Medical Affairs functions, lead a GMA subteam to support the product team, help to develop the value proposition, define appropriate publication support, be concerned with safety oversight, KOL interactions and advisory board planning.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESThis position has potential for advancement within Medical Affairs. A qualified candidate with the right experience can assume increasing levels of responsibilities, including leading specific functions within Medical Affairs and people management.

Qualified candidate will be an integral part of the leadership team in determining strategy, annual goals and maintenance of excellence in standards and practices.

Specific accountabilities include:

- Participate in the development and review of investigator initiated studies
- Presentation of data at regional and national advisory boards
- Conducting site visits and hospital lectures
- Coach and teach the Sales Force and Medical Science Liaisons
- Regular interation with key medical opinion leadersQUALIFICATIONSBasic Qualifications:

Board certified/board eligible MD with a minimum of 5 years in a clinical or pharmaceutical setting with background in Medical Affairs and/or Clinical Research.

Must have extensive experience in hematology and oncology.

Requires experience and success in working in a matrixed, cross-functional environment; excellent collaboration skills; experience working across functions to achieve results.

Excellent interpersonal skills, a very strong sense of collaboration, as well as strong communication and presentation skills (both written and verbal) are required.

Ability to work successfully in a fast paced environment which requires high energy, vision, innovative thinking, flexibility and resilience.

Must understand and respect Millennium's core values and possess the highest integrity.

Broad working knowledge of GCP/ICH/FDA requirements, clinical trial design and strategies, commercial and publication strategy and medical information process.

Willingness and availability to travel. Millennium is a global company and this is a critical aspect of activities for physicians.

Additional Qualifications:

In-depth experience in both clinical development and traditional medical affairs activities is preferred.