Global Medical Director, Sleep Disorders - Neurology Global Medical Affairs

At Eisai, satisfying unmet medical needs and increasing the benefits healthcare provides to patients, their families, and caregivers is Eisai’s human health care (hhc) mission. We’re a growing pharmaceutical company that is breaking through in neurology and oncology, with a strong emphasis on research and development. Our history includes the development of many innovative medicines, notably the discovery of the world's most widely-used treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. As we continue to expand, we are seeking highly-motivated individuals who want to work in a fast-paced environment and make a difference.If this is your profile, we want to hear from you.The Global Medical Director will provide medical leadership for medical affairs strategy, planning and supportive tactics for sleep disorders. Under VP, Head of Neurology Global Medical Affairs, this role will be responsible for working with key stakeholders (clinical development team, regional medical affairs teams, global commercial/product franchise team, global value & access team as well as external KOLs) to develop and execute medical affairs strategy and priorities in the short and long term. This position provides strategic development, planning, implementation and oversight of the global medical affairs plan related to sleep disorders, for both approved and pipeline assets in the orexin class.The Medical Director will utilize expert medical/scientific knowledge in sleep disorders and orexin biology to provide strategic input for the development of product strategies and liaise with external and internal stakeholders and strengthen Eisai’s medical reputation in the sleep disorders community. Responsibilities:Global Medical Strategy Develop and continuously refine the global medical strategy and execution plan for sleep disorders across regionsDrive alignment with regional medical teams and clinical development team as well as global value & access team, ensuring adoption of:Best practices from early-launch countriesKey scientific insights and real-world learningsKey publications into medical educationLead the creation of:Global scientific narrativesLifecycle management strategies (including RWE, publications)Partner with regions to address unmet needs and optimize launch performanceServe as a medical expert to provide direction on key internal business processes for approved and pipeline assets in the orexin class.Work with scientific communication team to ensure Global IIS strategies in place and review IIS proposals in conjunction with the policies.Pipeline Strategy – (Late Phase Development)Provide medical leadership for Phase 2 readout and Phase 3 readinessDevelop early and evolving scientific narratives to position pipeline compound(s) within the orexin class and broader sleep landscape by closely working with clinical development teamContribute to Phase 3 clinical development plans, including:Endpoint relevance and differentiation strategyPatient segmentation and unmet need positioningSupport internal decision-making through robust scientific interpretation of dataExternal Scientific Leadership & KOL EngagementIdentify, map, and develop relationships with global and regional sleep disorder KOLsLead and support Scientific exchange activities, advisory boards, Congress strategy and engagementEnsure the organization is seen as a credible scientific leader in sleep disorders and orexin biologyCompetitive Intelligence & InsightsMonitor and synthesize competitive landscape developments, including:Other orexin antagonists and agonistsEmerging mechanisms in sleep disordersTranslate insights into:Strategic recommendationsDifferentiation opportunities for both assetsCollaborate cross-functionally to ensure consistent competitive positioningQualifications:PhD, MD, or PharmD with 5+ years of relevant experience. Experience in Life Sciences industry preferred.Advanced degree in sciences or related field with substantial experience in the pharma/biotech industry.OR a combination of equivalent education, deep subject matter expertise in sleep disorders along with a broad overall experience.Demonstrated experience in:Global medical roles with cross-regional responsibilityProduct launch and lifecycle managementLate-phase development (Phase 2/3 involvement)Prior experience in sleep disorders or orexin biology strongly preferredAbility to translate complex scientific outputs into strategic recommendations in collaboration with clinical development/operation team as well as global value & access team.Excellent communication and presentation skillsDemonstrated success in engaging external experts (KOLs)Proven ability to lead in complex, matrixed, multinational environments with diverse stakeholders.Deep understanding of the drug development lifecycle, evidence generation, and Medical Affairs governance.Practical knowledge of FDA regulations/ICH guidelines regarding conduct of clinical studies in relevant therapeutic areas.Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) a