Insulet started in 2000 with an idea and a mission to enable our customers to enjoy simplicity, freedom and healthier lives through the use of our Omnipod® product platform. In the last two decades we have improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients by using innovative technology that is wearable, waterproof, and lifestyle accommodating.
We are looking for highly motivated, performance driven individuals to be a part of our expanding team. We do this by hiring amazing people guided by shared values who exceed customer expectations. Our continued success depends on it!
Position Overview:
The Medical Affairs Lead for Benelux is accountable for developing and executing the Medical Affairs strategy for the 3 countries. They lead the creation and execution of the country medical plans in alignment with the business objectives of the Insulet’s affiliate. The medical plans encompass value-generating activities on medical education, evidence generation and dissemination, HCP and KOL engagement, and internal knowledge and insights translation. The Medical Affairs Sr. Manager leads, aligns with and influences a number of cross-functional partners (commercial, marketing, market access, regulatory, sales excellence) in the Benelux region to ensure proper execution of the medical plans.
The Medical Affairs Sr. Manager is a key member of the UK/Benelux leadership team. They work closely with Insulet’s affiliate cross-functional team to ensure the information, education, and research needs of HCPs are met and to ensure scientific and technical training needs of commercial and advocacy organizations are identified and met.
One of the priorities for this individual will be key opinion leader (KOL) engagement and local evidence generation. This includes establishing, fostering, cultivating and maintaining relationships with KOLs as a conduit for accurate and updated clinical, scientific and medical information between KOLs and the company. The person will also ensure local evidence is being generated, fulfilling local needs and in alignment with the global evidence generation strategy.
This role works closely with Global and other in-country Medical Affairs colleagues to lead the development of robust country launch plans for new products, and executes them with excellence. They will have and maintain an in-depth understanding of diabetes, the current and future treatment landscape along with ongoing clinical research with a focus on the diabetes device market.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and lead the execution of the Medical Affairs strategy at a country and regional level through cross-functional collaboration and influence – supporting efficient go-to-market plans for Benelux.
- Lead, establish and execute the local medical education plans for Benelux: educate HCP with online/in-person blended offerings (on-demand, webinars, Peer-to-Peer training), deliver medical education at congresses and symposiums, support product training with generation and delivery of medical content
- Inform & strategize evidence generation plans, in answer to fulfil market access, regulatory and marketing needs
- Support the local execution of Insulet-sponsored and Investigator-Initiated trials
- Disseminate evidence within local markets
- Identify and engage with HCP to inform and seek advice on the company’s solutions, through the execution of advisory boards, clinical activity, scientific Exchange and educational Events
- Establish and maintain credible peer-to-peer scientific relationships with national and regional KOLs
- Build confidence and advocacy among key external influencers (KOLs)
- Build and share knowledge with internal and external stakeholders regarding the use and benefits of current and future Insulet products
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional partners
- Translate clinical data into scientifically sound, tangible insights and claims
- Review scientific and medical content for externally-facing content, using the Veeva system
- Answer HCP medical queries
- Assist with sales events such as pump clinics, pump support groups, info sessions, in-the-office educational events, patient info nights, advocacy events, etc.
- Maintain a thorough and detailed working knowledge of the organization and its products, current scientific research and publications
- Performs other duties as required
Key Decision Rights
- Local/Regional Medical strategy, including launch plans; KOL engagement activity; Medical Education activities for Benelux
Education and Experience:
- MD, PharmD, PhD or MS in life science or an equivalent
- 5 or more years of relevant or equivalent Medical Affairs experience in diabetes within the pharmaceutical or medical device industry
- In-depth understanding of the diabetes disease state, the current/future treatment landscape, and ongoing clinical trials/research
- Understanding of the country medical practice and clinical decision-making regarding patient care for diabetes
Skills/Competencies:
- Proven leader in Medical Affairs including developing and leading the implementation of medical strategy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Dutch and English
- Knowledge of French language is considered a plus
- Combined strategic thinking and execution skills
- Demonstrated ability to integrate, lead and influence in a challenging cross-functional environment.
- High ethical standards which apply to interactions with HCPs, payers, and industry representatives
Physical Requirements (if applicable):
- Location: Belgium, Netherlands, United Kingdom
- This role will involve frequent travel, approximately 30% mainly in the Benelux region and within international region on occasions (conferences, internal meetings).
NOTE: This position is eligible for 100% remote working arrangements (may work from home/virtually 100%; may also work hybrid on-site/virtual as desired). #LI-Remote
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