Director, Medical Information
The nest is a place where every role has meaning, every team member is respected, and every day is a chance to fly higher. When you join bluebird bio, you're not just landing a new gig, you become part of a flock that's pursuing curative gene therapies to give patients and their families more bluebird days. We are doers, thinkers and collaborators who embrace and live by our values:
- Persist for Purpose
- Be Compassionate
- Stay humble and curious
- Keep it real
- Celebrate (sm)all wins
Our innovation is rooted in the diversity of our teams and results are achieved through cooperation and the integration of multiple viewpoints. This is personal and we approach every challenge with radical care.
ABOUT THE FLOCK
The Director of Medical Information, Severe Genetic Diseases (SGD), will be responsible for the planning, prioritization and execution of the US Medical Information deliverables. With two transformative gene therapies currently launching and with a third gene therapy potentially launching 1 year later, the incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that the Medical Information team (inclusive of the call center) is poised to execute comprehensive, strategic plans across the franchise. Reporting to the Senior Director, Medical Information, this role will work cross -functionally with key partners such as the broader Medical Affairs departments, corporate communications, compliance/legal, clinical development, pharmacovigilance, commercial and regulatory, supporting commercial products and participating in the planning for a product launch.
HOW YOU’LL FLY
You’ll help to bring more patients their bluebird days by:
- Strategic application of scientific and business expertise relevant to therapeutic areas, including products, disease state management and the competitive landscape; including development, review, and maintenance of scientific response documents (SRDs) for standard and escalated inquiries in collaboration with Medical Affairs and cross functional partners as required
- Proactively lead, coordinate with, or provide oversight of the call center/contractors and/or respond to medical information inquiries (including escalations from the call center) from Health Care Providers
- Apply scientific expertise consistent with the regulatory/compliance landscape to deliver high quality medical information
- Analyze, identify, and report trends in scientific insights (using medical inquires) to Medical Affairs stakeholders, cross-functional partners and evaluate the need to develop or update SRDs
- Deliver accurate, focused and scientifically balanced clinical and scientific information exchange with Health Care Providers that support the appropriate use of bluebird bio marketed and investigational products
- Work cross functionally with the broader organization to develop/update SRDs
- Assist with managing the call center and contractors including training, overseeing the fulfillment of unsolicited inquiries, development of responses, QA of completed inquiries etc.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
You’re the bird we’re looking for if you have:
- Advanced degree in Pharmacy (Pharm.D. preferred; MD, NP/PA), Pharmacology, science or equivalent clinical experience with 5+ years in pharmaceutical industry-based drug information delivery or equivalent industry experience
- Demonstrated experience in Medical/Drug information communication and management with a customer focus as well as continuous improvement of processes/assets
- Demonstrated ability to work cross functionally at the franchise level. Exhibits flexibility in working collaboratively across internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Familiar with all applicable regulations, and industry standards as related to MI, promotion, and pharmaceutical industry interactions with healthcare providers; demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge to make judgement calls on medical information needs, delivery, process, and vendor relations
- Experience leading projects and teams
- Gene Therapy, rare disease experience and new product launch experience preferred
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a total compensation and rewards package that ranks among the best in our industry. Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The anticipated annualized salary range for this role is $195,009 - $276,790. Your base pay will be determined based on several factors including market data, demonstrated skills, relevant education or training, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and travel requirements. Our overall package also includes eligibility for stock, incentive bonuses, and benefit programs, a flexible time off program, as well as 28 paid holidays, including 2 company shutdowns.