The Regional Director Medical Affairs (RDMA) is responsible for driving execution of scientific & medical affairs plans for their assigned Therapy Areas (TA) in the countries of their assigned region. They are impactful members of regional cross-functional teams, including regional Commercial, Center of Real-World Evidence (CORE), Policy and Market Access. They engage with their network of scientific leaders in their region. This is a regionally based position (i.E. residing in one of the affiliates of the region or regional hub) in Our Company Research Laboratories General Medical and Scientific Affairs (Research & Development (R&D;) GMSA).**Responsibilities and Primary Activities**:Guides country R&D; GMSA staff to execute the annual scientific & medical plan for their assigned TAChairs the Regional Medical Affairs Team to ensure execution of agreed medical tactics and leverage best practicesEnsures scientific exchange is aligned with the global scientific communications platformPartners with regional Commercial, regional Center of Real-World Evidence (CORE), regional Policy and regional Market Access to drive development and execution of region plansConsolidates actionable medical insights from countries in their regionEngages with a network of contracted Scientific Leaders (SL) and other key stakeholders (therapeutic guideline committees, payers, public groups, government officials, medical societies) from their regionSupports, as regional TA expert, affiliates staff in engagement with their national scientific leadersOrganizes regional expert input events to answer Our Company’s questions regarding how to implement new indications: advisory boards and expert input forumsOrganizes regional symposia and educational meetingsSupports countries with the development of local data generation study concepts and protocolsReviews investigator-initiated study proposals prior to headquarters submission (ex-USA)Manages regional programs (patient support, educational or risk management) to support appropriate and safe utilization of Our Company’s medicines**Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience**:**Minimum**:MD, PhD or PharmD and recognized medical expertise in the therapy areaFive+ years’ experience in country / region Medical AffairsStrong prioritization and decision-making skillsAble to effectively collaborate with partners across divisions in a matrix environmentExcellent interpersonal, analytical, communication (written as well as oral) skills, in addition to results-oriented project management skills**Preferred**:Scientific leadership and other key stakeholders (payers, public groups, government officials, medical professional organizations) in the assigned therapeutic areaSearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully**Employee Status**:Regular**Relocation**:International**VISA Sponsorship**:**Travel Requirements**:25%**Flexible Work Arrangements**:Remote Work**Shift**:**Valid Driving License**:**Hazardous Material(s)**:**Requisition ID**: R183725