Position Summary: As Medical Affairs Director, this position will serve
as a medical scientific representative to health care professionals and
basic science and clinical investigators, building stakeholder
relationships through scientific exchange. In this role, you will
contribute to Ironwoods mission by providing development of the medical
strategy for assigned assets within medical affairs. Internally the
individual in this role serves as a medical scientific expert, expanding
Ironwoods knowledge and capabilities through training, translation and
communication of medical scientific evidence and by contributing to R&D
and commercial strategies which foster innovation through identification
of unmet medical needs. Key Responsibilities: Lead and direct relevant
medical responsibilities by providing scientific insight and development
of strategy for assigned compounds by participating and leading
committees to realize Ironwoods overall vision. Committees may include:
Planning Teams, Commercial Planning Teams, Product Strategy Teams,
various development committees, Medical-Regulatory-Legal (MRL) Teams,
IIR Committees, etc. and other teams as designated or as the compounds
evolve and progress in development. Develop and maintain relationships
externally through Advisory Boards, Professional Associations,
Professional Meetings and Conferences, etc. to achieve Ironwoods
scientific objectives. Manage budget for specific Cost Center and
provide direction and oversight for the overall therapeutic area budget.
Identify and build relationships with opinion leaders in designated
disease areas (with emphasis on functional GI disease) on a national,
regional and local level. Work to expand research, advisory and
educational partnerships with opinion leaders. Promote scientific
exchange with health care professionals and investigators through robust
and balanced communication of leading disease state and treatment
information for designated disease areas (with emphasis on functional GI
disease). Present medical scientific information on Ironwoods marketed
and pipeline products in various settings including advisory boards and
presentations to payers, formulary decision makers, and other health
care professionals. Represent Ironwood at medical congresses and
meetings including contributing to meeting planning efforts Expand
Ironwoods capabilities through training and communication of medical
scientific evidence generated within Ironwood and by external
investigators. Contribute to Ironwoods strategic business initiatives in
the areas of society collaborations, publications, investigator
initiated trials, and educational grants. Key Performance Indicators:
Establishes and continually evolves opinion leaders by identifying their
specific areas of knowledge, experience and interest as a foundation for
collaboration. Advances clinical practice through opinion leader
interaction. Able to network and partner with important external
customers in academic, institutional, managed care, key account and
governmental settings. Ensures appropriate scientific exchange regarding
Ironwoods marketed and pipeline products in a timely, ethical, and
customer focused manner. Internally, enhances corporate knowledge by
proactively providing clinical and competitive information. Gains
customer insights, opinions, and feedback, and engages with headquarters
to connect business opportunities with internal resources. Effectively
balances field and headquarters responsibilities; maximizes strategic
and tactical impact by contributing to and integrating key efforts
between Commercial Operations / Marketing and R&D. Ideal Background: MD,
Pharm D, PhD, or equivalent with a background in gastrointestinal (GI)
diseases and rare disease, and established expertise demonstrated by 5+
years pharmaceutical industry experience.