Associate Scientific Director

Associate Director, Medical Affairs (Europe & International)
Vacancy Name Associate Director, Medical Affairs (Europe & International)
Employment Type Permanent
IMCR) is a pioneering, commercial-stage T cell receptor biotechnology company whose purpose is to develop and commercialize a new generation of transformative medicines which address unmet patient needs in oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune disease. Our leaders in R&D are internationally recognised as some of the biotech industry’s most successful drug developers. We are creating not just an environment where great minds can interact but an innovation powerhouse answering the big questions.
Focused on delivering first-in-class biological therapies to patients, we have developed a highly innovative soluble TCR platform. Our ImmTAX molecules underpin a new generation of precision engineered drugs that harness the immune system to treat a broad spectrum of diseases with high unmet medical need, including oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune diseases.
We strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace, while seeking talented individuals to work with us across the many functions that will allow us to deliver new medicines to transform the lives of patients. You will work with outstanding people who together pioneer the research, development and commercialization of bi-specific TCR therapies. We aim to create an environment where individual contributions and initiatives can be maximized, while fostering a culture of collaboration, based on respect and integrity. We want each individual employee to own their career, as part of high-performing teams, and in the context of on-the-job and formal continuous development and training, as well as constructive feedback. We always strive to identify ways to improve what we do and how we do it, by asking questions, voicing opinions, exploring various approaches and staying connected with healthcare professionals, patients, academia and other key partners. The Associate Director, Medical Affairs Europe/International (ex-America’s) is a key role in the Immunocore medical affairs team working alongside the Director Medical Affairs Europe/International (ex-America’s) and will be central in implementing the medical affairs plan in Europe and beyond for Immuncore’s products both pre and post commercialization.
The role will support development and implementation of the medical affairs strategy for the Immunocore pipeline in the European/International (ex-Americas) markets in collaboration with the European commercial team and aligned with the global strategy as set by the VP Global Medical Affairs and Executive Director Medical Affairs Europe/International (ex-America’s). The Associate Director, Medical Affairs Europe/International (ex-America’s) will lead and support scientific and medical communications across the product portfolio pre and post commercialization with particular focus on Immunocore’s marketed products, including medical communications/education, congress planning and HCP engagement in Europe/International (ex-America’s). They will also support Early Access Programmes (EAPs) in Europe/International (ex-America’s) and will work with the medical and clinical teams at Immunocore to discuss, review and implement Externally Sponsored Research (ESRs) aligned to global strategy.
The Associate Director, Medical Affairs Europe/International (ex-America’s) will support the activities of the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) organization in the region and will act as initial point of escalation for medical enquiries from European HCPs. The role will also interact with clinical development/operations to coordinate medical affairs activity in Europe/International (ex-America’s) with clinical development programmes.
The Associate Director, Medical Affairs Europe/International (ex-America’s) will play a key role in developing and fostering relationships with EU KOLs, academic, institutional, and governmental authorities in collaboration with the Commercial organization and provide scientific and medical support to patient organizations in accordance with the region and country level regulations.
The Associate Director, Medical Affairs Europe/International (ex-America’s) is involved in Wholesale Distribution Activities and therefore must be trained and understand the requirements of Good Distribution Practices as defined in Directive 2001/83/EC and various national legislations e.g., The Associate Director, Medical Affairs Europe/International (ex-America’s) must have regular and continual training relevant to the role. Training will also include specific aspects of product identification and avoidance of falsified medicines entering the supply chain.
Medical and Personal Leadership
• Maintains an in-depth understanding of the medical strategy and broader Immunocore strategy to ensure their own) activities are coordinated with the team and aligned to strategy within Immunocore
• Works to the highest ethical compliance, ethics and safety standards adhering to all local regulations and laws
• Support the annual global strategic/operational planning process and lead development of EU strategic/operational plan and EU budget oversight
• Support the creation and implementation/optimization of processes related to externally sponsored research, medical information/call center operations, field operations, insight gathering and processing and external medical communications
Support development and execution of the Europe/International (ex-America’s) Medical Communications plan in close coordination with the Commercial organization and aligned to global medical affairs plans
• Establish scientific communication and collaboration with HCPs and academia
• Function as escalation point for European enquiries from the field and call center following triage
• Ensure that all interactions and activities adhere to corporate and healthcare compliance guidance in all activities, including those related to scientific interactions with internal and external groups, and responses to unsolicited requests for medical/scientific information
• Support review committees for medical affairs input and review, partnering closely with Regulatory, Legal and Healthcare compliance
• Function as an educational resource, advisor and emerging expert to internal stakeholders, providing medical/ scientific knowledge, training, and support on Immunocore products
• Support Commercial business plans including product communications, and review of promotional materials and activities in Europe as part of LMR committee
• Provide Medical support for communication with payor and health Technology Assessment organizations and support lifecycle management activities for key assets.
• Key role medical affairs insight gathering processes and operations including leading on working collaboratively towards innovative solutions for identified issues in Europe.
Provide strategic medical input to support clinical development activities
• Support the implementation in EU of medical affairs clinical research aligned to the global LCM plan, including Phase 4 and Economic valuation and Health Outcomes Research studies
Medical, pharmacy degree or PhD
• Extensive medical affairs experience (
105 years), gained in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry with specific experience of working in oncology and /or Immunotherapy
• Experience in the successful management of vendors and external teams in a matrix environment
• Demonstrable track record of working cross functionally on strategic planning
• Experience with medical support of successfully marketed biotechnology or pharmaceutical products preferred
• Expertise in establishing, coordinating, and chairing Advisory Boards with an established network of HCPs in Oncology
• Working knowledge of FDA, EMA, MHRA and other relevant regulatory requirements
• Experience developing/and or launching a new pharmaceutical product/biologic product preferred
• Effective communication skills with the ability to effectively present complex medical information, including the ability to communicate with knowledgeable lay audiences
We value diversity to drive innovation
• Innovative, flexible, with a biotech mindset
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time. #