Medical Lead European Expansion

GW Pharmaceuticals ,
London, Greater London
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MEDICAL LEAD - EUROPEAN EXPANSION UK - The Netherlands - Germany About GW Pharmaceuticals GW Pharmaceuticals is a cutting-edge UK-based biopharmaceutical company that over the last 20 years has established a world-leading position in cannabinoid science and the development of regulatory approved medicines derived from cannabis. Our mission is to transform the lives of seriously ill patients and their families. In October 2018 our achievements were recognized by TIME magazine which named GW as one of the 'Top 50 Genius companies of 2018 that are inventing the future'. Having developed the world's first prescription medicine derived from the cannabis plant, Sativex, which treats spasticity due to multiple sclerosis,GW has now developed an oral formulation of purified cannabidiol (CBD), (approved as Epidyolex in Europe) for use as adjunctive therapy of seizures associated with Lennox Gastaut syndrome (LGS) or Dravet syndrome (DS), in conjunction with clobazam, for patients 2 years of age and older. Lennox-Gastaut syndrome or Dravet Syndrome are two rare and severe early-onset, drug-resistant epilepsy syndromes. CBD is approved in the US as Epidiolex. This is in addition to our deep pipeline of clinical stage cannabinoid candidates under development for both orphan and non-orphan indications with a particular focus on neurological conditions. In the UK, we have close to 550 employees from a diverse range of backgrounds and disciplines based on four sites in Cambridge, Kent, London and Andover, along with employees working in the field. We also have a strong presence in the U.S. with around 250 U.S. employees, based both in Carlsbad, CA and in the field. We are continuing to build out our teams and are looking for talented individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients, and to exemplifying our company values. Please go to www.gwpharm.com for additional information. 1. Job Purpose This individual will act as the Medical Affairs strategic lead for the European expansion markets (all countries excluding the EU5). The Medical Lead (ML) will partner with the General Manager for European expansion markets to identify priority countries and develop the launch strategy and local business model. The ML is responsible for developing an aligned medical strategic plan for the relevant countries and ensuring the compliant implementation of country level projects as appropriate. The ML will also ensure that all activities are in line with GW SOPs, ABPI and other relevant Codes and local regulations. Externally, this position will be responsible for establishing and maintaining appropriate working relationships with key external stakeholders including Thought Leaders, Patient Advocacy Groups, Regulators and Payers. Internally, the key cross-functional working relationships will be with International Medical and Marketing, Market Access/HEOR, the GW affiliates in the EU5 and R&D. This role currently has no direct reports but, depending on future business models, this may change in the future 2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES Leadership Medical Lead for expansion market strategy, development and implementation of local medical plans Compliance Responsible for ensuring all activities (scientific and promotional) comply with ABPI and local country codes of practice, local guidelines and SOPs. Responsible for reviewing all medical and commercial materials according to relevant codes of practice, local guidelines and SOPs and ensures adherence. Provide recommendations of required changes for approval. Knowledge and Training Develop, communicate and maintain in-depth scientific knowledge of GW and competitor products and related therapeutic areas Provide accurate and timely medical advice on GW products to healthcare professionals with the assistance from EU5 medical team (as appropriate) and or GW medical information team Local expert on healthcare system and patient pathways Responsible for scientific training Responsible for local adaptation of training materials Planning and budget responsibilities Create and implement local strategic medical plans Provide appropriate medical input to the local brand plans in close collaboration with commercial/marketing and market access Develop national scientific educational programs and events for health care professionals Medical budget responsibility Support sponsorship and grant requests Implementation High-quality implementation of strategic medical initiatives Create and implement KOL development plans Support clinical trial activity and company initiated compassionate use / named patient programs where appropriate. Ensure internal communication of local competitive medical insights. Support Market Access activities (especially completion of relevant sections of Market Access documents) and activities carried out by the Government Affairs/market access. 3. KEY ATTRIBUTES/SKILLS/EDUCATION - ESSENTIAL Medical doctor (MD) or

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