Associate Director, Medical Information
Madrigal is a biopharmaceutical company pursuing novel therapeutics for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), also known as metabolic dysfunction associated steatohepatitis (MASH). Our first therapy, Rezdiffra (resmetirom), was granted accelerated approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of adults with NASH with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis (consistent with stages F2 to F3 fibrosis) and is being studied in a Phase 3 trial for the treatment of NASH with compensated cirrhosis.
Role Overview:
Reporting to the Senior Director, Medical Information, the Associate Director, Medical Information will be responsible for the generation, revision, review and maintenance of frequently asked questions, standard response letters and custom inquiries for use in response to unsolicited requests for both approved and investigational products for Madrigal Pharmaceuticals. The AD, Medical Information will also provide cross-functional support in execution of departmental deliverables. The AD, Medical Information will also support the medical review for promotional and medical materials. The AD, Medical Information will remain current on relevant medical/scientific therapeutic areas of interest to the company and professional standards to ensure they are able to provide timely, accurate, balanced and compliant medical information. This is a Remote position.
Position Responsibilities:
- Support US and Global Medical Information operational strategies/objectives and provide medical, scientific and technical support for the Madrigal Pharmaceuticals product portfolio and/or products under clinical development
- Support project plans that ensure pre- and post- product launch preparedness of the Medical Information department, including support of Medical Information Call Center, Medical Affairs, Medical Science Liaisons, Market Access, and Commercial teams
- Provide quality review for inquiry handling by Medical Information Call Center, provide input for efficient inquiry handling/triage, and overall dissemination of scientific information
- of medical information resource documents (Standard Responses and FAQs) and in the handling of medical information requests for assigned products and therapeutic areas
- Respond verbally and in writing to escalated and custom response from the Medical Information Call Center
- Support Medical Information Congress activities, including face to face attendance and Medical Information booth coverage
- Ensure all medical information content is scientifically developed and maintained to ensure current/relevant data is disseminated upon request
- Train Medical Information Call Center agents
- Act as Medical Reviewer for PRC and MRC content, including data check and reference requirements to ensure medical accuracy of both promotional and non-promotional materials as required
- Support the technology needs across the Medical Information function
- Contribute to submission(s) of compendia listings
- Contribute to the development of Medical Information processes and SOPs
- Liaise with Medical Affairs to identify emerging medical information content needs
- Follow the vision and strategy to enhance or create channels for responding to unsolicited requests for medical information or communicating key scientific information about our products
- Required: Advanced scientific degree (e.g., PharmD, PhD) is required with a minimum of 4+ years within the pharmaceutical industry; minimum of 2+ years of medical information experience within the pharmaceutical industry
- Demonstrated ability to work with cross functional teams is required
- Preferred: Medical Inquiry management, Standard Response writing/management, launch experience, medical review of medical and promotional materials
Key Skills/Knowledge: - Ability to handle multiple demands in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to exercise appropriate judgment, as necessary. Requires a high level of initiative and independence.
- Experience in medical writing and support of product launch preferred
- Excellent project management skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Organizational and planning skills, detail-oriented
- Experience in scientific/medical literature identification and evaluation
- Highly self-motivated and able to handle multiple tasks in a timely fashion
- Familiarity of PC-based applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Analytical, solutions-oriented, negotiation and strategic-thinking skills
Base salary is determined by several factors that include, but are not limited to, a successful candidate's qualifications, skills, education, experience, business needs, and market demands. The role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits, which include flexible paid time off (PTO), medical, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance.
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