Senior Director - Gene Therapy Medical Affairs

Senior Director Of Gene Therapy Medical Affairs

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We're looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

The Senior Director of Gene Therapy Medical Affairs will work across our gene therapy portfolio in multiple therapeutic areas (sensory, rare diseases, neurodegenerative) and will act as one of the primary interfaces with external experts and leaders to deliver the best-in-class customer experiences especially at gene therapy treatment centers of excellence. This leader will be responsible for identifying unmet needs and barriers to diagnosis across the globe and developing strategic plans to address them. In addition, this individual will need to use creative problem-solving skills and utilize internal resources effectively to execute the plans. This individual will also work in close collaboration with internal business partners including clinical teams, commercial teams, legal, regulatory affairs, ethics and compliance, and other relevant functions.

Responsibilities :

• Scientific and Strategic Leadership : Serve as a scientific expert staying abreast of new advances in relevant therapeutic areas and collaborate with cross-functional teams in the development of gene therapy medical and launch strategies.
• KOL and Stakeholder Engagement : Develop and maintain relationships with thought leaders, patient organization leaders, and external experts to identify emerging trends and opportunities, providing scientific and medical education.
• Gene Therapy Centers of Excellence : Provide scientific support and training, gene therapy education, and help to remove site-specific obstacles at gene therapy administration sites. Field Insights : Collect and disseminate meaningful clinical insights to inform medical, patient advocacy, and commercial strategies and initiatives.
• Education and Communication : Work collaboratively on initiatives to educate and inform healthcare professionals, patients, and families about genetic testing and gene therapy. Develop and review medical and scientific content for presentations and provide education to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Clinical Support : Support clinical trials through trial awareness initiatives and providing medical and patient insights.
• Compliance Oversight : Execute the role in a compliant manner, adhering to all governing internal and external requirements, procedures, and laws, demonstrating good judgement at all times.

Basic Qualifications :

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate's education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $154,500 - $226,600.