Job Details: (Associate) Medical Director

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Description: Genentech
For more than 30 years, Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry, using human genetic information to develop novel medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases. Today, Genentech is among the world's leading biotech companies, with multiple therapies on the market for cancer and other serious medical conditions. Please take this opportunity to learn about Genentech, where we believe that our employees are our most important asset.

The following opportunity exists in our South San Francisco, CA, headquarters:

(Associate) Medical Director

Responsibilities:
The responsibilities will include but are not limited to supporting the Rituxan (and other up-coming immunology molecules) post-marketing activities:
• Design and execute Phase IV studies and registries
• Contribute to the development of the post-marketing plan and execution
• Provide input to Life cycle management and Brand Plan
• Support the Publication Sub-team on the publication strategy and plan, and provide ideas, messages, available data, analyses, etc., for potential publications
• Educational activities (healthcare professionals and patients' information support)
• Work closely with the MSL organization on coordinating clinical support activities to the internal and external key stake holders

Commercial Support:
• Lead interactions with scientific and clinical experts, professional societies
• Input/review all promotional and payer materials (including physician directive materials, patient directed and website related content)
• Support the Speaker Bureau
• Support advisory boards and scientific meetings
• Support sales training and education for the sales and marketing organization
• Support managed care and patient advocacy groups

Requirements:
• MD or equivalent
• Minimum of one year of industry experience
• Strong background in clinical trials
• Strong academic/teaching background is desired
• Patient care experience
• Prior biotech/pharma experience or history of participation in clinical trials
• Clinical trial experience as PI
• Desire to enhance expertise in drug development
• Ability to work effectively in teams

Genentech is dedicated to fostering an environment that is inclusive and encourages diversity of thought, style, skills and perspective. To learn more about our current opportunities, please visit: www.careers.gene.com and reference Req. # 1000021674. Please use "Web - Am Coll of Rheumatology" when a 'source' is requested. Genentech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posting Date: Mar 27 08