Director, Medical Excellence
Description
About Pacira
Pacira BioSciences, Inc. is a leading provider of non-opioid pain management and regenerative health solutions dedicated to improving outcomes for health care practitioners and their patients. Our in-depth knowledge of non-opioid pain management, coupled with our passion for advancing patient care, drives our commitment to providing solutions that address unmet medical needs and improve clinical results.
Why work with us?
Rarely do you have an opportunity to do work that really matters. What drives us is our mission. What makes us successful are our people. At Pacira, you are part of an inclusive culture that fosters collaboration, growth, and innovative thinking - a place where you can make an impact and help change the standard of care in non-opioid pain management. Be part of our movement, let’s pursue excellence together.
Summary:
The Director, Medical Excellence is a scientific expert that plays an integral role within the Medical Affairs organization. This position will be responsible for executing strategy and ensuring operational excellence for Medical Affairs. The focus of this role will include leadership in medical affairs program management and oversight of medical operations. In partnership with Medical Affairs leadership and cross-functional teams, the Director, Medical Excellence will develop, implement, and monitor a Medical Excellence framework and competency assessments to drive effective medical affairs team performance. The Director, Medical Excellence will provide insights and expertise on Medical and cross functional initiatives. This individual is expected to have a working knowledge of all aspects of Medical Affairs activities.
The Director, Medical Excellence is a scientific expert that plays an integral role within the Medical Affairs organization. This position will be responsible for executing strategy and ensuring operational excellence for Medical Affairs. The focus of this role will include leadership in medical affairs program management and oversight of medical operations. In partnership with Medical Affairs leadership and cross-functional teams, the Director, Medical Excellence will develop, implement, and monitor a Medical Excellence framework and competency assessments to drive effective medical affairs team performance. The Director, Medical Excellence will provide insights and expertise on Medical and cross functional initiatives. This individual is expected to have a working knowledge of all aspects of Medical Affairs activities.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned.
- Develop and implement a medical excellence framework that optimizes the impact and value of the Medical Affairs team across the organization.
- Oversee execution of field medical strategy, including KOL development, scientific exchange activities, and evidence generation tactics.
- Contribute to the development and dissemination of dashboards, KPIs, and other reports that demonstrate the impact and value of the Medical Affairs team.
- Lead the development of Medical Affairs insights to ensure identification, collection, and communication of high-quality and compliant insights to inform overall brand strategy.
- Contribute to the development of performance reports to be used as basis for business reviews.
- Develop and implement congress strategy in collaboration with Marketing, Professional Education and Sales.
- Lead internal intra- and interdepartmental initiatives related to scientific messaging, evidence generation and product life-cycle management.
- Collaborate with Medical Communications on Medical Affairs customer facing and training materials
- Coordinate onboarding, training, and assessment planning for new medical employees in collaboration with Medical Affairs leadership and Internal Professional Education.
- Facilitate discussions between HCPs and Pacira HQ regarding unsolicited requests for assistance with research and educational grant submission, publications, and educational initiatives.
- Provide scientific/educational presentations to internal and external customers to promote disease state awareness and the appropriate use of Pacira’s products
- Participate in the recruitment and hiring of new Medical Affairs team members.
- Contribute as a subject matter expert to cross-functional initiatives of which Medical Affairs is a key component, or which have a key impact on Medical Affairs.
- Ensure goals are accomplished within boundaries established by regulatory, legal and compliance and in accordance with company policies, processes, and sound ethical practices.
- Lead operational planning and coordination of Medical Affairs meetings (e.g., advisory boards, team meetings, and events).
- Provide operational management of internal and cross-functional Medical Affairs communications and related platforms (e.g., MS Teams and MS SharePoint).
- Oversee the contracting process for external consultants, including conducting Fair Market Value (FMV) assessments and product training.
- Exhibit clinical, scientific, and value expertise in relevant product and disease state areas.
- Engage with healthcare providers (HCP), healthcare organizations (HCO), group purchasing organizations (GPO), and payers regarding the clinical and economic value of Pacira’s products in support of healthcare system formulary evaluations, drug/device outcomes evaluations, and quality improvement projects as needed.
- Engage in scientific exchange with KOLs and HCPs regarding the efficacy, safety, and value of Pacira’s products, and related clinical practice trends as needed.
- Maintain clinical, scientific, and technical expertise in relevant product and disease state areas.
- Assist in the development and implementation of content for advisory boards as appropriate and report back key findings.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and regulatory guidelines governing commercial and scientific interactions with healthcare professionals, payers, advocacy, and other business partners.
- Develop and adhere to corporate SOPs and ensure vigilant compliance with relevant legal and regulatory guidelines governing scientific interactions with physicians and healthcare professionals across all activities, including those related to clinical trials, scientific interactions with internal and external groups, and responses to unsolicited requests for medical/scientific information.
- Position requires extensive travel (up to 80%) as well as evening and weekend work throughout the year.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Interaction:
This position reports to the Vice President, Medical Affairs. The Director Medical Excellence will have contact with internal colleagues in Marketing, Sales, Clinical Affairs, Market Access, Professional Education, Compliance, Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance. This internal collaboration is considered a fundamental and essential part of the position.
External collaboration includes HCPs, trade associations, professional societies, payers, health system C-suite, and other policy thought leaders.
Education and Experience:
- Graduate degree in a scientific discipline required, doctorate level (e.g., PharmD, MD, PhD) preferred
- Minimum of seven years healthcare or related experience including at least 5 years of Medical Affairs experience required.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Self-starter who develops and implements the Medical Affairs strategy.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills with strong business skills/acumen.
- Proven ability to lead and manage multiple projects, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Excellent skills with Microsoft Office systems
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, including ability to present to groups of varying sizes.
- Proven track record of success in establishing and maintaining relationships with KOLs
- Demonstrated ability to quickly and comprehensively learn about new subject areas and environments and effectively communicate that information.
- Ability to travel swiftly and frequently (up to 80% travel at times throughout the year) with overnight stays. Close proximity to airport- preferred under 1 hour or 50 miles.
- Clearly communicate an understanding of the pharmaceutical, device, and healthcare industries; understanding of clinical trial design and working knowledge of GCP guidelines, particularly concerning Investigator Sponsored Research
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is regularly required to travel by automobile as well as by airplane and other forms of public transportation. The employee is regularly required to sit or stand for long periods of time (up to several hours straight). The employee will be required to move quickly and safely within healthcare environments.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work setting is a home-based office with most activities taking place outside the home. In addition, much of the work takes place in healthcare facilities including but not limited to medical offices, hospitals, and ambulatory care centers. The work setting will also include public spaces such as conferences and professional meetings at venues of varying sizes.
Benefits:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage
- Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account with Company match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mental Health Resources
- Disability Coverage
- Life insurance
- Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Legal and Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Fertility and Maternity Assistance
- 401(k) with company match
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) and 11 paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
EEO Statement:
Pacira is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), veteran status, disability or genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
At Pacira we are committed to intentionally cultivating a culture of inclusion where all feel welcomed and valued for their background, perspectives, and experiences. We hold one another accountable to promote trust and transparency in support of our communities and collective purpose.
Agency Disclaimer:
Pacira Biosciences, Inc. (Hereafter, Pacira) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies in response to the Pacira Careers page or a Pacira social media post. Pacira will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee relating to unsolicited resumes. Pacira explicitly reserves the right to hire said candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Pacira.