Senior Director, Kyowa Kirin North America (KKNA) Medical Science Liaison Head
Apply NowCompany: Kyowa Kirin North America
Location: Princeton, NJ 08540
Description:
Kyowa Kirin is a fast-growing global specialty pharmaceutical company that applies state-of-the-art biotechnologies to discover and deliver novel medicines in four disease areas: bone and mineral; intractable hematologic; hematology oncology; and rare disease. A Japan-based company, our goal is to make people smile by delivering breakthroughs where no adequate treatments currently exist, working from drug discovery to product development and commercialization. In North America, we are headquartered in Princeton, NJ, with offices in California, Massachusetts, and Ontario.
Summary of Job:
The Sr Director, KKNA MSL Head plays a vital role in overseeing and shaping the strategic direction and operational management of the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) teams within Kyowa Kirin's Medical Affairs therapeutic areas, leading standardization and driving excellence in the execution of MSL activities This position is pivotal in the development and delivery of a KKNA MSL strategic plan, including fostering and sustaining trust with healthcare professionals and academic institutions, all in support of the company's mission to provide high-quality medical information and educational resources.
Essential Functions:
Leadership and Management:
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of MSL Directors/Associate Directors and MSLs across therapeutic areas.
Establish performance metrics and conduct regular evaluations of team performance.
Foster a collaborative and motivated team environment.
Define team and individual capability matrix and provide training and support to MSLs on product knowledge, clinical data, insights and effective communication strategies
Ensure MSL teams are up to date with the latest product data, scientific literature, industry trends and regulations governing medical functions. Strategic Planning
Oversee the development and execution of annual MSL strategic plans and associated budget in alignment with company objectives, including setting thought leader engagement strategies for MSLs.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Provide leadership to MSL teams to build and maintain trust with thought leaders and healthcare providers to support scientific exchange and gather insights.
Develop collaborative partnerships with therapeutic area internal stakeholders including Medical Directors, Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Research, Franchise and sales teams.
Ensure all MSL activities are consistent with and aligned to the priorities of the organization.
Accountable for implementation, tracking and reporting of MSL KPIs.
Sets high ethical standards and ensure strict adherence to relevant SOPs, policies, processes and compliance guidelines.
Job Requirements:
Education: A doctorate level degree (e.g. MD, PharmD, PhD) in life sciences with relevant experience is preferred; however, a relevant life science bachelor's degree (e.g. RN, MS) is required.
Experience: At least 7 years of experience in a medical affairs or medical science liaison role, with at least 3 years leading medical affairs teams.
Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Office Suite and Veeva.
Non-Technical Skills:Strong management skills with demonstrated ability to plan for resourcing needs, set goals and objectives, establish and recalibrate priorities, provide feedback and appraise work. Ability to regularly assess individual's skills, talents and career interests to ensure talent development. Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, meet deadlines, make decisions, and change course of action quickly. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. A strong work ethic is required. Detail-oriented and excellent follow-through. Has the ability to flex and deal with ambiguity in a dynamic, fast-paced, high-growth environment. Has a passion for personal learning and development to be able to grow with the company. Cultural sensitivity and ability to develop consensus within a multinational organization.
Physical Demands: Normal office environment with prolonged sitting and extensive computer work
Working Conditions: Requires up to 50% domestic and international travel, including some weekend commitments
KKNA and all of its employees have an obligation to act in accordance with the law and with integrity in all our operations and interactions
It is the policy of Kyowa Kirin North America, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, creed, color, pregnancy, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or affection preference or citizenship status or any other category protected by law.
When you apply to a job on this site, the personal data contained in your application will be collected and stored by Kyowa Kirin, Inc. ("Controller"), which is located at 510 Carnegie Center Dr. Princeton, NJ 08540 USA and can be contacted by emailing [redacted]. Controller's data protection officer can be contacted at [redacted]. Your personal data will be processed for the purposes of managing Controller's recruitment related activities, which include setting up and conducting interviews and tests for applicants, evaluating and assessing the results thereto, and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment and hiring processes. Such processing is legally permissible under Art. 6(1)(f) of General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR") as necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the Controller, which are the solicitation, evaluation, and selection of applicants for employment.
Your personal data will be shared with Greenhouse Software, Inc., a cloud services provider located in the United States of America and engaged by Controller to help manage its recruitment and hiring process on Controller's behalf. Accordingly, if you are located outside of the United States, your personal data will be transferred to the United States once you submit it through this site. The transfer will be made using appropriate additional safeguards under the standard contractual clauses approved by regulators for transfers of personal data outside the European Union.
Your personal data will be retained by Controller as long as Controller determines it is necessary to evaluate your application for employment. Under the GDPR, if you are located in the European Union, you have the right to request access to your personal data, to request that your personal data be rectified or erased, and to request that processing of your personal data be restricted. You also have the right to data portability, and to lodge a complaint with an EU supervisory authority. If you have any questions about our use of your data, you may contact us by email at [redacted].
Recruitment & Staffing Agencies
Kyowa Kirin does not accept agency resumes unless contacted directly by internal Kyowa Kirin Talent Acquisition. Please do not forward resumes to Kyowa Kirin employees or any other company location; Kyowa Kirin is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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Summary of Job:
The Sr Director, KKNA MSL Head plays a vital role in overseeing and shaping the strategic direction and operational management of the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) teams within Kyowa Kirin's Medical Affairs therapeutic areas, leading standardization and driving excellence in the execution of MSL activities This position is pivotal in the development and delivery of a KKNA MSL strategic plan, including fostering and sustaining trust with healthcare professionals and academic institutions, all in support of the company's mission to provide high-quality medical information and educational resources.
Essential Functions:
Leadership and Management:
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of MSL Directors/Associate Directors and MSLs across therapeutic areas.
Establish performance metrics and conduct regular evaluations of team performance.
Foster a collaborative and motivated team environment.
Define team and individual capability matrix and provide training and support to MSLs on product knowledge, clinical data, insights and effective communication strategies
Ensure MSL teams are up to date with the latest product data, scientific literature, industry trends and regulations governing medical functions. Strategic Planning
Oversee the development and execution of annual MSL strategic plans and associated budget in alignment with company objectives, including setting thought leader engagement strategies for MSLs.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Provide leadership to MSL teams to build and maintain trust with thought leaders and healthcare providers to support scientific exchange and gather insights.
Develop collaborative partnerships with therapeutic area internal stakeholders including Medical Directors, Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, Research, Franchise and sales teams.
Ensure all MSL activities are consistent with and aligned to the priorities of the organization.
Accountable for implementation, tracking and reporting of MSL KPIs.
Sets high ethical standards and ensure strict adherence to relevant SOPs, policies, processes and compliance guidelines.
Job Requirements:
Education: A doctorate level degree (e.g. MD, PharmD, PhD) in life sciences with relevant experience is preferred; however, a relevant life science bachelor's degree (e.g. RN, MS) is required.
Experience: At least 7 years of experience in a medical affairs or medical science liaison role, with at least 3 years leading medical affairs teams.
Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Office Suite and Veeva.
Non-Technical Skills:Strong management skills with demonstrated ability to plan for resourcing needs, set goals and objectives, establish and recalibrate priorities, provide feedback and appraise work. Ability to regularly assess individual's skills, talents and career interests to ensure talent development. Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, meet deadlines, make decisions, and change course of action quickly. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. A strong work ethic is required. Detail-oriented and excellent follow-through. Has the ability to flex and deal with ambiguity in a dynamic, fast-paced, high-growth environment. Has a passion for personal learning and development to be able to grow with the company. Cultural sensitivity and ability to develop consensus within a multinational organization.
Physical Demands: Normal office environment with prolonged sitting and extensive computer work
Working Conditions: Requires up to 50% domestic and international travel, including some weekend commitments
KKNA and all of its employees have an obligation to act in accordance with the law and with integrity in all our operations and interactions
It is the policy of Kyowa Kirin North America, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, religion, creed, color, pregnancy, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or affection preference or citizenship status or any other category protected by law.
When you apply to a job on this site, the personal data contained in your application will be collected and stored by Kyowa Kirin, Inc. ("Controller"), which is located at 510 Carnegie Center Dr. Princeton, NJ 08540 USA and can be contacted by emailing [redacted]. Controller's data protection officer can be contacted at [redacted]. Your personal data will be processed for the purposes of managing Controller's recruitment related activities, which include setting up and conducting interviews and tests for applicants, evaluating and assessing the results thereto, and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment and hiring processes. Such processing is legally permissible under Art. 6(1)(f) of General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR") as necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the Controller, which are the solicitation, evaluation, and selection of applicants for employment.
Your personal data will be shared with Greenhouse Software, Inc., a cloud services provider located in the United States of America and engaged by Controller to help manage its recruitment and hiring process on Controller's behalf. Accordingly, if you are located outside of the United States, your personal data will be transferred to the United States once you submit it through this site. The transfer will be made using appropriate additional safeguards under the standard contractual clauses approved by regulators for transfers of personal data outside the European Union.
Your personal data will be retained by Controller as long as Controller determines it is necessary to evaluate your application for employment. Under the GDPR, if you are located in the European Union, you have the right to request access to your personal data, to request that your personal data be rectified or erased, and to request that processing of your personal data be restricted. You also have the right to data portability, and to lodge a complaint with an EU supervisory authority. If you have any questions about our use of your data, you may contact us by email at [redacted].
Recruitment & Staffing Agencies
Kyowa Kirin does not accept agency resumes unless contacted directly by internal Kyowa Kirin Talent Acquisition. Please do not forward resumes to Kyowa Kirin employees or any other company location; Kyowa Kirin is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
#LI-JC1
#LI-Hybrid