Senior IMED Manager

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. 

The Opportunity

Medical Operations - Education & Communication (MOEC), a function within US Medical (USM), focuses on healthcare stakeholders having access to scientific evidence and the confidence in that evidence to make informed treatment decisions. MOEC has a pivotal role in bridging internal partner functions (including USM, Research, Product Development, Commercial, and Government Affairs) and collaborating across the dynamic health ecosystem to ultimately deliver better patient outcomes.

The Sr. Independent Medical Education Manager sits at the heart of an organization dedicated to transforming clinical practice and closing healthcare gaps. The role is crucial for guiding the business in funding independent medical education (IME) that supports strategic medical and educational objectives.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Provide grants for independent medical education as part of Genentech’s ongoing commitment to advancing disease understanding, epidemiology, disease mechanisms, and open dialogue on clinical strategies, including therapeutic options. 

• Utilizes expertise in IME to assess HCP educational needs, develop strategic IME plans, and ensure program quality and compliance.

• Evaluates grant requests, leads cross-functional Grants Review Committees, and makes strategic funding recommendations to Medical Teams.

• Maintains current knowledge of Genentech products, strategies, and external factors impacting IME, evaluating trends to inform medical education strategies and enable informed decision-making.

• Provide updates to Medical Team members on educational impact and relevant educational insights of supported grant activities.

• Manage multiple IME disease area budgets

• Limited travel (approximately 1-2 per year) to monitor IME activities based on established criteria

Who you are

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Life Sciences or other relevant technical disciplines

• 4+ years of multi-disciplinary experience in the biotechnology / pharmaceutical industry

• Must demonstrate knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment as it relates to medical education in the biotechnology / pharmaceutical industry

• Must demonstrate the ability to influence and lead without authority

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Previous work-experience in medical education and/or medical affairs 

• Understanding of adult learning methodologies and relevant guidelines (ACCME, FDA, OIG, etc.)

• Demonstrates strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills, coupled with an unwavering commitment to integrity and quality.

• Exhibits excellent problem-solving abilities, capable of systematic and creative solutions, and works independently with minimal supervision.

• Possesses excellent interpersonal and partnering skills, fostering effective collaboration and understanding organizational dynamics in regulated industries.

• Strong analytical capabilities combined with excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

Location and Travel Requirements

The position is located in South San Francisco.  Limited travel (1-2 times/year) to monitor IME activities.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of South San Francisco, CA is $138,300- 256,800.  Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.  This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

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