Director, Medical Affairs (Europe & International) in Oxford

Location of role: Oxford, UK

Department: Medical Affairs - EU

Key Responsibilities

• The Director, Medical Affairs Europe/International (ex-Americas) is a key role and leading expert in the Immunocore medical affairs team and will be central in developing and implementing the medical affairs plan in Europe and beyond for Immunocore’s products both pre and post commercialization.
• The role will contribute to the development and implementation of the medical affairs strategy for the Immunocore pipeline in the European/International (ex-Americas) markets in collaboration with the European commercial team and aligned with the global strategy as set by the VP Global Medical Affairs and Executive Director Medical Affairs Europe/International (ex-America’s).
• Responsible for the implementation of the European medical affairs plan.
• Lead and support scientific and medical communications across the product portfolio pre and post commercialization with particular focus on Immunocore’s marketed products, including medical communications/education, congress planning and HCP engagement in Europe/International (ex-America’s).
• Support Early Access Programmes (EAPs) in Europe/International (ex-America’s) and work with the medical and clinical teams at Immunocore to discuss, review and implement Externally Sponsored Research (ESRs) aligned to global strategy.
• Act as a source of medical expertise for the MSL organization in the region and for the Associate Director, Medical Affairs Europe/International.
• Interact with clinical development/operations to coordinate medical affairs activity in Europe/International (ex-America’s) with clinical development programmes.
• Develop and foster relationships with EU KOLs, academic, institutional, and governmental authorities in collaboration with the Commercial organization.
• Provide scientific and medical support to patient organizations in accordance with the region and country level regulations.
• Involved in Wholesale Distribution Activities and must be trained and understand the requirements of Good Distribution Practices as defined in Directive 2001/83/EC and various national legislations.
• Must have regular and continual training relevant to the role, including specific aspects of product identification and avoidance of falsified medicines entering the supply chain.

Medical and Personal Leadership

• Develop and maintain outstanding knowledge of immuno-oncology and relevant disease areas.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the best patient care.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of the medical strategy and broader Immunocore strategy to ensure activities are coordinated with the team.
• Maintain and develop synergistic relationships with KOLs to expand research, advisory, and educational partnership opportunities.
• Work to the highest ethical compliance, ethics and safety standards adhering to all local regulations and laws.
• Contribute to the annual global strategic/operational planning process and lead development of EU strategic/operational plan and EU budget oversight.
• Support the creation and implementation/optimization of processes related to externally sponsored research, medical information/call center operations, field operations, insight gathering and processing and external medical communications.

Education/Communication

• Contribute to the development and execution of the Europe/International (ex-America’s) Medical Communications plan in close coordination with the Commercial organization.
• Provide leading input into a consistent, well-integrated publication strategy across the company that is compliant with both internal and external regulations.
• Establish scientific communication and collaboration with HCPs and academia.
• Function as escalation point for European enquiries from the field and call center following triage.
• Ensure that all interactions and activities adhere to corporate and healthcare compliance guidance.
• Support review committees for medical affairs input and review, partnering closely with Regulatory, Legal and Healthcare compliance.
• Lead as an educational resource, advisor and expert to internal stakeholders, providing medical/scientific knowledge, training, and support on Immunocore products.
• Support Commercial business plans including product communications, and review of promotional materials and activities in Europe.
• Provide Medical support for communication with payor and health Technology Assessment organizations.
• Develop relationships and work collaboratively with patient organizations.

Insight gathering and actions

• Lead role in medical affairs insight gathering processes and operations including leading on working collaboratively towards innovative solutions for identified issues in Europe.

Research

• Manage the externally sponsored research process in Europe/International (ex-America’s) and guide the collation and discussion/review of ESR proposals.
• Provide strategic medical input to support clinical development activities.
• Support the implementation in EU of medical affairs clinical research aligned to the global LCM plan.

Person Specification

• Medical, pharmacy degree or PhD.
• Extensive and deep medical affairs experience (> 10 years), gained in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry with specific experience of working in oncology and/or Immunotherapy.
• Expertise in clinical research design and GCP in the oncology/immune oncology area.
• Experience in the successful management of vendors and external teams in a matrix environment.
• Demonstrable track record of working cross-functionally on strategic planning.
• Strong working knowledge of FDA, EMA, MHRA and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to effectively present complex medical information.

IMMUNOCORE VALUES

• We lead with science to benefit patients.
• We are entrepreneurial.
• We value diversity to drive innovation.
• We respect each other and act with integrity.
• We do the right thing.

Other

• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time.

Specific behavioural attributes

• Capability for strategic thinking and planning along with operational skill and tactical experience related to clinical research and marketing support activities.
• Ability to work across multiple functions and to be effective in a matrix environment.
• Able to anticipate challenges and devise strategies for success.
• Exhibit high motivation as a self-starter to analyze problems and recognize key issues that need action.
• Innovative, flexible, with a biotech mindset.
• Highest levels of ethics and integrity.

Immunocore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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.