U.S. Director of Medical Affairs (US DMA) - Ophthalmology

Job Description Role Summary The U.S. Director of Medical Affairs (US DMA) - Ophthalmology position resides in the Value & Implementation (V&I) organization, which includes Global Medical and Scientific Affairs as well as Outcomes Research. The US DMA is a regionally based position within U.S. Medical Affairs (USMA). This position strategically drives scientific excellence across in-line business and our company pipeline while optimizing field readiness across the USMA strategic pillars: 1) Scientific Exchange; 2) Company Trials; 3) Investigator-Sponsored Programs; 4) Congresses; and 5) Scientific Insights. The US DMA is an experienced therapeutic area (TA) leader and subject-matter expert (SME) with relevant medical affairs and field medical experience. This role is also responsible for driving execution of scientific and medical affairs plans for assigned TAs within their region, engaging with regional cross-functional teams, and providing U.S. input to the relevant cross-functional team meetings, e.g., U.S. Medical Affairs Team (MAT), Payor Access Team (PAT), Management Team (MT) and V&I Plans. As a core member (or co-lead) of the U.S. MAT, the US DMA collaborates with the Global TA team and cross-functional partners to enable U.S. regional implementation of V&I Planning by: Integrating local insights into Global Scientific Value Content (GSVC) and Center of Scientific Exchange Excellence (CSEE) plans. Facilitating local adoption of GSVC and CSEE initiatives. Leading development and execution of aligned local training programs. Evaluating training effectiveness and application in the field. Responsibilities and Primary Activities : In collaboration with USMA Executive Director (ED) and Payer & Health Systems Payor & Access Strategy Lead (PHS PASL), conducts development and implementation of regional strategies aligned with headquarters V&I goals including defining a prioritized USMA Field strategy and implementation goals. Contributes to the integrated U.S. Country Medical Affairs Plan (CMAP), including the U.S. Field Medical Plan (FMP)/Field Engagement Plan (FEP), and field training plan for assigned TA as a member of the USMA TA Leadership Team. Identifies and prioritizes U.S. field resources, training needs and activities; and in collaboration with V&I Global Medical & Value Capabilities (V&I GMVC), ensures strategically aligned content and training and any other needed adult learning activities across the portfolio. This would also include the pull-through of pre- and post-congress regional training and content. Develops a strategic and comprehensive scientific engagement plan and ensures scientific exchange aligns with the global scientific communications platform. Ensures insights from advisory boards and field medical activities are actioned with relevant stakeholders, aligned with Country Medical Affairs priorities, and monitored for trends impacting future strategy. In collaboration with relevant USMA stakeholders (e.g. PHS PASL), organizes expert input events (e.g., advisory boards, forums) with contracted scientific leaders and key stakeholders to address new indication implementation and/or emerging science. Manages programs (i.e., patient support, education, risk management) as needed for appropriate and safe utilization of company medicines. Partners with GSVC, CSEE, U.S. Global Clinical Trial Organization (GCTO), V&I Global Medical and Scientific Affairs (V&I GMSA) TA leads, and internal/external SMEs to orchestrate and deliver regional training as needed. Participates in bi-directional information exchange and sharing of best practices across USMA roles and teams, including Payer & Health Systems. Collaborates with the USMA Director of Implementation and Strategic Execution (DISE) to ensure consistent standards, processes and harmonization for training activities (e.g., clinical immersions, verbalizations, journal clubs). Provides input into strategic congress priorities and participates in planning at key scientific congresses. Continuously monitors health-care environment and emerging trends to optimize CMAPs and field execution plans. Additional Responsibilities (as applicable) Serves as a point of contact for development and maintenance of U.S. new-hire scientific foundational onboarding in collaboration with leadership and SMEs. Works with USMA Leadership and V&I GMVC stakeholders to ensure consistent verbalization processes for new hires and tenured Regional Medical Scientific Directors (RMSDs) regarding new data, indications, and disease areas. Provides support for the Investigator Studies Program (ISP) for assigned TA, including Areas of Interest consultation, dissemination, data highlights, training, and scientific review as requested by the V&I GMSA ED. Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience Minimum An advanced degree (e.g., MD, PhD, PharmD) relevant to the TA-specific disease area and recognized medical expertise in the TA (ophthalmology). A minimum of five years of medical affairs experience or equivalent clinical/research experience. A minimum of three years of working in TA (clinical, research or pharmaceutical environment) or within a highly relevant TA with demonstrated scientific acumen. Proven ability in strategic decision-making and planning, including helping the U.S. Executive Director prioritize initiatives across the portfolio. Demonstrated execution excellence with a track record of leading complex projects, managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Embraces an AI-first mindset by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) tools and demonstrating a willingness to learn and implement new approach