Sr Manager, Medical Affairs - UK (hybrid)

Position Overview

The Medical Affairs Lead is accountable for developing and executing the Medical Affairs strategy for the United Kingdom. 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) 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.

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.

This individual has leadership responsibilities to ensure the execution of all above tasks. They will be responsible to lead a team in the development and successful execution of medical strategies and tactics that enhances regulatory approval, customer access and adoption of Omnipod products in the region.

Responsibilities

• Supervise country Medical Affairs staff focused on delivering the medical objectives for the region by providing direction, guidance and oversight of assigned projects and accountabilities

Key Decision Rights

• Country Medical strategy, including launch plans; KOL engagement activity; Medical Education activities for the UK
  
  

Education And Experience

• MD, PharmD, PhD or MS in life science or an equivalent
• 8 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 English
• Broad understanding of the international commercial and regulatory environment for medical devices
• Strong scientific acumen and attention to detail
• 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: United Kingdom
• This role will involve frequent travel, approximately 30-40% across the UK and within international region on occasions (conferences, medical education events, internal meetings).
  
  

Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD), headquartered in Massachusetts, is an innovative medical device company dedicated to simplifying life for people with diabetes and other conditions through its Omnipod product platform. The Omnipod Insulin Management System provides a unique alternative to traditional insulin delivery methods. With its simple, wearable design, the tubeless disposable Pod provides up to three days of non-stop insulin delivery, without the need to see or handle a needle. Insulet’s flagship innovation, the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System, integrates with a continuous glucose monitor to manage blood sugar with no multiple daily injections, zero fingersticks, and can be controlled by a compatible personal smartphone in the U.S. or by the Omnipod 5 Controll

er. Insulet also leverages the unique design of its Pod by tailoring its Omnipod technology platform for the delivery of non-insulin subcutaneous drugs across other therapeutic areas. For more information, please visit insulet.com and omnipod.com.

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