In search of a physician career change opportunity or a new non-clinical career? An executive search firm is looking to fill the position of Associate Vice President – Global Therapeutic Area Head, Oncology in New Jersey.
Incumbent to this high profile and high priority position must have an MD and have large pharmaceutical experience heading up an Oncology therapeutic area for at least 3-5 years. You should also have successfully launched at least one product and have a proven track record of achievement and promotion. This position will be leading the Oncology franchise globally. Responsibilities include: building an effective Oncology area to achieve business objectives; providing input and supporting Oncology business strategy with an enterprise-wide perspective and contribute to its outcome; organization and successful operating of advisory boards; making Oncology area decisions with an organization-wide perspective; acting as a role model teamwork/collaboration in decision making process with respect to Oncology area decisions; processing aligning business and Oncology area objectives across multiple project teams, departments, functions, and corporate business units; building a national/international reputation for excellence within the Oncology field; oversight of the Oncology therapeutic area on a global basis; and working closely with marketing, business development and pre clinical research groups. Qualifications include: an MD degree with training in Oncology; a minimum 10 years experience (including academic and industry); a minimum 2-3 years experience running a therapeutic area or equivalent group with responsibility for multiple drug trials; proven ability to effectively interact with pre-clinical groups on complex scientific issues relating to the Oncology area; experience in entire clinical drug development process, including FDA/EMEA filing and product launches is strongly preferred.
If you are interested in this position, please email a cover letter and CV/resume to info at prnresource.com, and we will forward your information to the search firm looking to fill the position.
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