Head of International Medical Excellence (iMEx) Program

Key Responsibilities:

IMEX Program Leadership and Strategy:

• Lead the development and execution of the IMEX transformation program across all designated regions and markets.
• Collaborate with the executive committee to define and communicate the program’s vision, mission, and objectives.
• Develop a comprehensive roadmap for the IMEX program, including key milestones, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Design and implement program operating model, work architecture and governance that enables the transformation first for 4 key markets and then at scale for all international  markets.

Stakeholder Engagement and Management:

• Engage with senior leadership and key stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for the IMEX program.
• Foster strong relationships with regional and market leaders to facilitate the successful implementation of IMEX initiatives.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all IMEX-related activities and communications.

Operational Execution:

• Oversee the roll-out of IMEX 1.0 across Wave 1, Wave 2, and Wave 3 countries, ensuring readiness and successful implementation.
• Bridge MarTech gaps and finalize MarTech workplan
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including GMA, DAP, TA,  IT, and finance, to ensure integrated and efficient program execution.
• Identify, mobilize, and onboard relevant resources for Wave 1 roll-out (international and in-market)
• Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and impact, making data-driven adjustments as necessary.

Change Management:

• Lead change management initiatives to ensure smooth adoption of IMEX practices and processes within the organization.
• Develop and execute a communication plan to keep all stakeholders informed about program progress, successes, and challenges.
• Provide training and support to teams to enhance their capabilities and adoption of new tools and processes.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify and implement best practices to continuously enhance the IMEX program’s effectiveness and efficiency.
• Leverage data and analytics to gain insights and drive improvements in IMA strategies.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and innovations to keep the IMEX program at the forefront of Medical Affairs excellence.

Talent and Culture

• Builds a high performing program team – with right capabilities, skills and mindsets
• Role model ICU and foster the culture that empowers with accountability, enables collaborations, and drives performance as ONE team

Essential requirements:

• PhD or MD. Other degree like MBA or Project Management certification is a plus
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Medical Affairs within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale transformation programs.
• Experience working in a multinational environment with cross-functional teams. Collaborative – fosters an Enterprise-first culture / mindset, demonstrates high emotional intelligence, connects cross-divisionally to build alignment across innovative ideas.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Embraces and drives change, continually seeking ways to improve and innovate. Has track-record of operational innovation. Results-Oriented: Focused on achieving measurable outcomes and delivering value to the business.
• Proficiency in data analysis and performance management.Knowledge of AI and data-driven tools and techniques.
• Experienced people leader and maintains leadership role under pressure & during ambiguity.Strategic leadership - demonstrates the courage to assume personal accountability in challenging situations. Able to think broad and deep across different levers and align work to expected outcomes. High integrity – achieves objectives with high ethical standards.

Location: This role is based in Basel, Switzerland.
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