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At Eisai, satisfying unmet medical needs and increasing the benefits healthcare provides to patients, their families, and caregivers is Eisai’s human health care (hhc) mission. We’re a growing pharmaceutical company that is breaking through in neurology and oncology, with a strong emphasis on research and development. Our history includes the development of many innovative medicines, notably the discovery of the world's most widely-used treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. As we continue to expand, we are seeking highly-motivated individuals who want to work in a fast-paced environment and make a difference. If this is your profile, we want to hear from you.

Job Profile Summary

The Associate Director, Medical Information Oncology, is responsible for leading and driving Global & US Medical Information activities for assigned therapeutic area(s) to meet the Eisai product information needs of external customers and internal business partners. This role is seen and sought after for their subject matter expertise in Oncology and assigned therapeutic area(s) and serves as medical reviewer of Eisai’s advertising, promotional, and scientific exchange materials as part of Copy Review Committee and Medical Review Committee.

Beyond traditional responsibilities, this position offers a unique opportunity to optimize and communicate medical information insights as part of a broad, cross-functional strategic team, ensuring these insights inform decision-making and drive innovation across the organization. The Associate Director will also leverage and implement AI-driven tools and capabilities in new and transformative ways, enhancing efficiency, personalization, and scalability of medical information services.

The AD, Medical Information contributes to the development and implementation of medical plans, including the creation of standard medical responses, development of AMCP dossiers, compendia submissions, and other medical information deliverables. This role is also responsible for oversight or management of Medical Information Specialists/Managers, budget management of assigned activities, contributing to performance improvement activities, conducting quality monitoring, tracking and reporting of medical information insights and metrics, ensuring regulatory compliance, inspection readiness, and appropriate documentation and reporting of product incident reports.

Responsibilities (Expanded)

• Develop and manage tactical execution of the Medical Information component of Global & US Medical Affairs strategic plans for assigned therapeutic area(s).
• Develop and ensure high-quality, balanced, and scientifically accurate documents in response to medical inquiries from external customers and internal stakeholders; conduct quality assurance measures and handle escalated inquiries as needed.
• Lead and drive the development of Medical Information deliverables, including research and analysis of the scientific literature, standard medical responses (SMRs), verbal responses to FAQs, AMCP dossiers, compendium and pathways submissions, etc.
• Serve as medical reviewer, ensuring medical accuracy and provision of feedback for Eisai’s advertising, promotional, and medical materials as part of Copy Review Committee and Medical Review Committee.
• Lead and provide oversight of department reporting processes, KPIs, insights analytics, digital analytics, and other trend reports that are shared with internal stakeholders; proactively identify opportunities to optimize insights for strategic decision-making.
• Explore and implement AI-driven tools and technologies to enhance medical information processes, improve efficiency, and deliver innovative solutions for internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with global and regional medical affairs colleagues as appropriate.
• Provide strong scientific support for conference and booth coverage.
• Implement and participate in department training, process and performance improvement activities, quality monitoring, metrics tracking, regulatory compliance, inspection readiness, and product incident response.
• Serve as a business partner to internal and external collaborators as needed to support scientific exchange activities and address critical escalations as warranted.
• Provide mentoring, guidance, and training to new hires/less experienced colleagues.
• May provide direct supervision of Medical Information Sr Managers, Specialists, and contractors, as appropriate.
• Travel required up to 30% of time.
• Hybrid based in Nutley, NJ (in office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday)

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in sciences or related field with 10+ years of experience in the pharma/biotech industry OR a combination of equivalent education and experience.
• Strong scientific knowledge and expertise in Oncology, including evaluating and communicating clinical trial and disease state information to a wide range of audiences.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting scientific literature review, and management of medical inquiries, including the development and review of medical information deliverables (e.g., standard medical response documents, FAQs, dossier, compendium submissions, etc.)
• Practical experience and knowledge of FDA guidance on appropriate scientific exchange practices.
• Previous experience of managing/leading teams directly/indirectly or coaching and mentoring new hires/less experienced colleagues.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software, SharePoint, Veeva, customer relationship management software, and other technology and telephony systems.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AI tools, digital innovation, and data analytics to enhance medical information processes and insights.
• Ability to identify and implement emerging technologies to optimize workflows and deliver innovative solutions.
• Strong understanding of data visualization and insights reporting to support strategic decision-making.

Skills:

• Communication & Cross-functional Influence
• Critical Thinking & Business Agility
• Healthcare Environment Dynamics
• Inquiry Resolution
• Literature Evaluation
• Medical Information Writing Skills
• Medical Review
• Mentoring/ People Development
• Resource Planning & Management

Eisai Salary Transparency Language:

The annual base salary range for the Associate Director, Medical Information, Oncology is from: $164,600-$216,100. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible to participate in: Eisai Inc. Annual Incentive Plan & Eisai Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan. Final pay determinations will depend on various factors including but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, and skills.

Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. For additional information on Company employee benefits programs, visit https://careers.eisai.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

Certain other benefits may be available for this position, please discuss any questions with your recruiter.

Eisai is an equal opportunity employer and as such, is committed in policy and in practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. Similarly, considering the need for reasonable accommodations, Eisai prohibits discrimination against persons because of disability, including disabled veterans.

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