Scientific Director, Fertility

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join EMD Serono. Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans — so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That’s why we are always looking for curious minds see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us. United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe. This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Location

Location : The Scientific Director, Fertility is remote position based in the United States. Up to 50% domestic and international travel will be required for this role.

Your Role

Your Role : We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Scientific Director to join our Fertility US Medical Affairs team, to support the Fertility organization across in-market and launch products. Reporting to the Senior Medical Director, Fertility, this role will be pivotal in driving local scientific evidence generation, planning and execution that complement global clinical and real-world evidence that will deepen our scientific leadership in the fertility market. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the fertility landscape and proven track record in data generation and medical affairs. By leading evidence generation activities, the Scientific Director will enhance the understanding of the fertility portfolio value proposition, supporting portfolio success in a competitive market.

Key Responsibilities

Lead US Fertility Strategic Evidence Generation Planning : Collaborate closely with the Fertility TA Head, Fertility Medical Director team, North America Evidence and Value Development team, Clinical Development (R&D), and Global Medical Affairs, to develop and implement comprehensive evidence generation strategies for the Fertility organization across clinical studies, real-world evidence studies, and patient experience focused studies; includes short- and long-term strategic planning to evaluate and address evidence gaps using a multitude of evidence generation approaches including company-sponsored studies (CSS), collaborative research studies (CRS), and investigator-sponsored studies (ISS); set strategically aligned, annual areas of interest for ISS; strategic contributor to annual Medical Affairs brand plans.

Lead Clinical Evidence Generation Execution : Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including clinical development and clinical operations, to execute and monitor US-driven / supported CSS, CRS and ISS, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and alignment with company objectives.

Engage with External Experts : Cultivate relationships with researcher, authors, editors and key opinion leaders (KOLs), academic institutions, professional societies, patient advocacy groups and other external parties to gather insights on evidence needs and facilitate their involvement in clinical studies and execute the publication strategy.

Present at Conferences and Meetings : Represent the organization at scientific conferences and meetings, delivering presentations on research findings and advancements in fertility, while engaging with the scientific community to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange.

Analyze and Interpret Data : Proactively identify data gaps within existing clinical trial, real-world study, and patient experience data to inform and drive strategic research questions, facilitating the development of targeted studies that address unmet needs and enhance the overall evidence generation framework; generate actionable insights that inform product positioning, messaging, and strategic planning.

Collaborate on Publication & Communication Strategies : Collaborate with Medical Directors, Scientific Communications, and Field Medical leadership to develop publication strategies for disseminating study results and evidence, ensuring alignment with scientific and regulatory standards, and to develop field medical materials and discussion guides.

Monitor Industry Trends : Stay abreast of developments in the fertility landscape, including competitive data generation activities, to inform strategic planning and evidence generation efforts.

AI-first Mindset : Leverage innovative AI solutions to advance research studies, enhancing evidence generation processes and optimizing data collection and analysis.

Train and Mentor Team Members : Provide guidance and mentorship to MSLs and other team members on evidence generation methodologies and best practices, fostering a culture of scientific excellence within the team.

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications

PharmD, PhD, DO, MD and 5+ years of clinical or pharmaceutical experience and scientific experience within fertility.

Strong track record of scientific leadership, evidenced by a portfolio of peer-reviewed publications in reputable journals.

Established credibility within the scientific community, evidenced through active participation in conferences, workshops, and collaborative research efforts.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced scientific knowledge with strong relationship-building and networking skills.

Proven scientific leadership, demonstrated by a publication record in high-impact journals.

Reputation in the field of fertility, with a strong network of professional relationships and collaborations.

Experience managing evidence generation projects, including clinical studies and investigator-sponsored studies.

Demonstrated understanding of pharmaceutical or biotechnology products data generation process (Phase 1 to Phase 4) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of engaging customers and internal stakeholders in both small and large group settings.

Highly developed interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Ability to build ongoing and productive relationships throughout the organization to achieve business goals.

Excellent organizational and time management skills, with a strong focus on project management.

Proficiency in data collection software, project management tools, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and other relevant tools.

Fluent in English.

Pay Range for this position : $154,800 – $232,200The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click .What we offer : We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

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