Disease Area Expert Rare Renal Disease

Your Role

Scientific Leadership and Strategy

Responsible for patho-mechanism and disease indication reviews to identify new strategic directions and review and refine existing strategies, in particular with respect to :

new targets / pathways

new indications

new patient segments

Co-develop, in liaison with the Research Therapeutic Area Lead (RTAL), the portfolio strategy for Therapeutic Area (TA) relevant disease areas

Identify and evaluate emerging trends and technologies as well as generate and maintain relevant indication competitive landscapes to define areas of future unmet need and differentiation opportunities; stay abreast of the industry pipeline in relevant indication segments

Develop and maintain indication TPPs in collaboration with Clinical Development and Commercial

Generate new product opportunities (NPOs) in collaboration with the RTAL, other TA team members and functional representatives including the preparation of S0 and SG1 proposals for approval by governance bodies

Evaluate NPOs and coordinate / co-lead due diligences (incl. wet diligence activities) in collaboration with other Research and R&D functions

Work with the RTAL and Modality lead to guide the selection of optimal therapeutic modalities against portfolio targets of interest

Collaboration and Networking

Foster cross-TA collaboration on relevant pathomechanisms

Liaise with Search on scouting focus and support TA search strategy

Establish and maintain external partnering and Key Opinion Leader (KOL) networks

Identify and liaise with KOLs to build indication-specific advisory groups, organize and conduct scientific advisory boards to review and validate strategic directions (including indication TPPs)

Identify and actively manage partnerships with academic institutions, industry experts, and external collaborators.

Drive subject matter expert input to support R&D external due diligence activities.

Represent the organization at scientific conferences, industry meetings, and advisory boards

Your Profile

PhD and / or MD / MBBS with experience and strong track record in basic science and translational research / medicine

Minimum of 12+ years of industry or equivalent experience required

Demonstration of creating and executing on strategic initiatives

Established international networks in rare renal disease

Deep pathobiology expertise in rare renal disease

Proven track record in managing external relationships and extensive scientific and R&D industry network

Strong understanding of the drug development process with proven track record of translating drug targets and drug candidates into clinical development candidates

Exceptional leadership and team-building skills with experience working in a matrix organization and the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse group of professionals

Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Domestic and international travel

Apply now to join a world class research organisation innovating globally! We are lookinng forward to receiving your online application.

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