Therapeutic Area Medical Director, Sports Medicine and Orthopedics

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Summary:

The Therapeutic Area Lead, Sports Medicine and Orthopedics is tasked with informing and optimizing the clinical research strategy for Pacira's asset portfolio. The Therapeutic Area Lead will build key relationships in the Sports Medicine and Orthopedics community to inform Clinical Development, Evidence Generation, and Scientific Communications Strategies that are relevant to current clinical practice and which ensure optimal administration techniques. Responsibilities include working closely and partnering with Clinical Development, Collaborative and Late Stage Research, HEOR, Scientific Communications, Biometrics, and Medical Affairs teams. The Therapeutic Area Lead will inform strategy on cross-functional Program Management Core teams and will work closely with Commercial and Marketing functions to ensure that Clinical Strategy aligns with commercial objectives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned.

* Leads and partners on the development of a Sports Medicine and Orthopedics Strategy to inform and optimize clinical development research, evidence generation plans and and scientific communications strategies for assets relevant to Sports Medicine and Orthopedics.
* Act as therapeutic area subject matter expert providing support for Clinical Development Programs: establish and review scientific methods for hypotheses, rationale, and design of protocols and study reports; oversee scientific/clinical education of investigators, clinical monitors, and internal cross-functional team members related to therapeutic area, and observe investigators' administration technique to ensure that best clinical methods are utilized
* Provide scientific and technical support for assigned assets; deliver scientific presentations; develop and maintains professional and credible relationships with thought leaders; actively participate in relevant Core and Brand Teams and help develop clinical affairs strategies for assigned assets; develop innovative research concepts for clinical data generation; provide relevant scientific and technical training.
* Keep abreast of professional information and technology through conferences and/or medical literature and act as a therapeutic area resource.
* Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures. Responsible for understanding the regulatory requirements related to the clinical studies and accountable for complying with those requirements. Serves as the therapeutic area interface for key regulatory discussions.
* May act as scientific leader for several programs within an area, driving Clinical Affairs strategies and acting as a key internal contact/subject matter expert.
* Develop scientifically accurate materials, for scientific steering committees, investigator meetings, and other relevant forums in the therapeutic area.
* May assist with the scientific review, development, execution and communication of Clinical Affairs sponsored or supported clinical research activities.
* May lead cross functional teams in development and execution of strategic initiatives requiring integration of multiple subprojects within the therapeutic area or Clinical Affairs function.
* Ensures budgets, timelines, compliance requirements are factored into programs' scientific activities
* May provide guidance to cross-functional team members to aid in the development of promotional materials as a therapeutic area subject matter expert.
* Actively participate in senior management meetings and contribute to the development of current and anticipated business development opportunities.

Supervisory/Working Responsibilities:

This position may have supervisory responsibility.

Interaction:

The position works most closely with Clinical Development, Clinical Development Operations, Pharmacovigilance, Collaborative and Late Stage Research, HEOR and Scientific Communications teams, as well as Regulatory, Program Management, Medical Affairs, Biometrics, consultants and vendors, as well as Marketing, Market Access, and Business Development when appropriate.

Education and Experience:
* Medical Doctorate (M.D.) degree or equivalent (D.O. or non-US equivalent of M.D).
* Relevant therapeutic specialty in an academic or hospital environment
* Completion of residency and/or fellowship and 3+ years of clinical practice experience in Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, or equivalent
* Minimum of 6 years of clinical trial experience in the pharmaceutical industry or academia or equivalent, global experience preferred

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Demonstrated ability to communicate well with physicians, researchers and other constituents in the health care and pharmaceutical industries.
* Management or leadership experience at the program level, experience with strategy development; senior staff role within the therapeutic area. Proven leadership skills in a cross-functional global team environment, international experience is a plus.
* Excellent analytical and organizational skills. Able to multi-task.
* Ability to establish strong client relationships at the strategic level and participle in scientific education plan development and new business activities (including group-wide new business efforts) to cultivate opportunities to develop
* Demonstrated ability to lead a team responsible for clinical studies/data collection initiatives to better establish the safety, efficacy and commercial viability of an asset.
* Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory and ethical bounds with career history of adhering to same
* Excellent written and oral English communication skills
* Demonstrated excellent presentation skills
* Ability to interact externally and internally to support global business strategy.
* Knowledge of clinical trial methodology, regulatory requirements governing clinical trials and experience in developmental strategy and executing study protocols.
* Understanding of the Pharmacovigilance practices for Clinical Development programs
* Can address problems within discipline or across several projects. Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
* Works on complex problems in which analysis of situation or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various complex factors.
* Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
* Ability to travel up to 75%; valid driver's license in the state in which incumbent resides.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, move between spaces, reach with hands and arms and stoop. Close vision and the need to focus on computer screen, use of hands, fingers and wrist to operate laptop or similar technology. Will need to lift and move items weighing up to 20 pounds. Employee will be required to stand for several hours at a time, in close quarters (hospitals and possibly operating rooms) and will need to navigate safely through complex, crowded and fast-moving areas such as hospital corridors, waiting rooms, offices, Pre- and post-surgical areas. May require the ability to move swiftly and safely in areas including Operating Rooms during surgical procedures. Ability to travel via automobile, airplane and other modes of public transportation, up to 75% of the time.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work setting is consistent of a typical pharmaceutical office environment with offices and cubicles as well as hospitals and surgical centers.

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account with Company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health Resources
• Disability Coverage
• Life insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Legal and Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Fertility and Maternity Assistance
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) and 11 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave

EEO Statement: Pacira is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), veteran status, disability or genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. At Pacira we are committed to intentionally cultivating a culture of inclusion where all feel welcomed and valued for their background, perspectives, and experiences. We hold one another accountable to promote trust and transparency in support of our communities and collective purpose.
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