Medical Director, Global Medical Affairs NTLA-2001 ATTR-PN

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As the Medical Affairs Medical Director for the NTLA-2001 ATTR amyloid polyneuropathy program, you embrace the challenge to create an innovative US and global Medical Affairs approach to support Intellia’s CRISPR/cas9 programs. This individual has a history of clinical and pharmaceutical industry experience, ideally in the fields of neuropathic disorders, with a specialty in neurology being preferred. The candidate will also have experience in product launches, including proven ability to translate and appropriately align commercial and medical goals and objectives. This role will be responsible for developing and leading medical affairs plans in close collaboration with cross-functional teams, contributing to clinical strategy, collaborating to develop impactful medical education, evidence generation and healthcare system and key stakeholders engagement plans. In addition, the Medical Director for the NTLA-2001 ATTR amyloid polyneuropathy program will be accountable for operational oversight of execution of the plans. 

Duties/Responsibilities

• Support the Medical Affairs Lead for the NTLA-2001 program in the development of short-term and long-term strategy, as well as execution of the program medical affairs plan as a key component of the integrated brand plan and in full support of the key strategic imperatives
• Participate in the Medical Access Commercial subteam for NTLA-2001 ATTR-PN, our lead investigational therapy for the treatment of transthyretin amyloidosis in patients with polyneuropathy, together and in close partnership with the Medical Affairs Lead and Program Brand Lead
• Responsible for the alignment of all global medical affairs activities in close partnership with other members of the Medical Access Commercial subteam and Program Leadership Team
• Responsible for the medical accuracy and fair balance of medical information in educational and other medical communication and learning materials for both internal and external use.
• Collaborate with other line functions (Clinical Development, HEOR, etc.) to ensure that the medical evidence generation plan is aligned with the NTLA-2001 ATTR-PN program objectives
• Engage with and prioritize key stakeholders identified as strategic partners, including advocacy groups, medical societies, payers, and provider groups as well as medical experts in ATTR amyloid polyneuropathy
• Work closely with Patient Advocacy, Medical Engagement and Regional Scientific Directors to develop and execute medical engagement strategy
• Play an integral role in the planning and participation of national and regional medical advisory boards
• Provide medical input into the safety profile of the product in collaboration with Clinical Development and Patient Safety (PS) colleagues
• Collaborate with all Medical Affairs functions and work closely with Access & HEOR to support key educational, engagement and evidence generation initiatives
• Provide clinical support to the design and execution of HEOR studies, outcomes surveys, etc. in close collaboration with HEOR/Access colleagues
• Work closely with Clinical Development team to ensure optimal collaboration and inclusion of external clinicians/KOLs and other relevant healthcare system stakeholders in clinical trial planning, enrollment, and interpretation
• Interact with investigators, KOLs, research institutions, and centers of excellence to oversee and support Medical Affairs objectives
• Collaborate with the Scientific Communications team supporting the review and approval of publications and resources ensuring medical accuracy and alignment of all communication materials
• Lead Intellia Medical Affairs initiatives at key congress meetings and conferences, including content development and presentation for internal and external medical education programs as needed

Requirements

Skills/Abilities

• Robust clinical research experience within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry
• Previous experience within a medical affairs/clinical development team with responsibility for late-stage clinical studies across multiple regions
• Solid communication, strategic, interpersonal, and negotiating skills, with ability to proactively predict challenges and solve problems
• Ability to drive decision-making within a multi-disciplinary, multi-regional, matrix teams
• Diplomacy and positive influencing abilities
• Knowledge of both regional and global Regulatory requirements
• Track record of successful and emerging research in therapeutic areas relevant to Intellia’s development programs and pipeline
• Demonstrated ability to present complex issues to management and contribute to executive level presentations and discussions
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to respond to multiple external and internal queries, managing and handling conflict constructively
• Success working in a fast paced, matrixed, growing organization, partnering with multiple internal & external stakeholders

Education / Certifications

MD/PharmD

Experience

At least 7 years experience in Medical Affairs and Clinical Development in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry

Experience in Medical Affairs leadership for products addressing rare diseases, with strong therapeutic area knowledge relevant to mechanism of action of NTLA-2001.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit or stand for multiple hours at a computer

Manual dexterity for keyboarding; may include repetitive movements

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