Medical Director, Sepsis Management

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients- that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don't settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients' lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

Reporting directly to the Global Head of Worldwide Medical, the position of Medical Director, Global Medical Affairs, Sepsis Management will provide leadership in the new business area of Sepsis Management particularly within the USA. The incumbent will provide the highest level of expertise regarding sepsis management, in particular for the critically ill patient in the intensive care unit.

The Medical Director will ensure that the USA Acute business unit has high quality medical and clinical support through individual activities and expansion of the team. The Medical Director will be accountable for scientific engagement with USA thought leaders and relevant professional organizations, evidence generation and publication/communication strategies. The Medical Director will ensure the patient and healthcare provider prospective is represented when working with the business on product strategies, development and innovation

The Medical Director is responsible for the development and implementation of the Medical Affairs vision, strategy and action plan in full alignment with the business unit strategies and functional strategy. She/he will be accountable for the collaboration with the Clinical Research and Strategy and Delivery teams within Worldwide Medical to ensure excellence in clinical trial work for Sepsis Management products and solutions. The Medical Director will ensure close collaboration with key cross-functional partners including R&D, Regulatory, Marketing, Quality, Legal, and Ethics & Compliance.

The Medical Director will support interactions with regulatory agencies and will provide medical support for reimbursement activities. The Medical Director will work with Global Patient Safety around relevant post-market safety issues.

The role will be accountable to ensure that global policies and standards are implemented and will assure the highest standard of practice, ethics, scholarship and knowledge to drive the goals of the company.

The Medical Director will be a member of the Worldwide Medical Extended Leadership team and the USA business leadership team.

Key responsibilities for the position include:

• Provide scientific knowledge and expertise to support the development of innovation in therapies and products in Sepsis Management
• Create a Medical Affairs strategy for Sepsis Management that is aligned and supports USA business unit strategy and supports effective implementation and execution of the strategy
• Develop medical and scientific relationship with USA KOLs/SMEs, and support advisory boards to gain insight and strategic direction
• Work with relevant healthcare professional organizations and support evidence based guideline generation.
• Provide medical leadership in therapy and product education by creating and providing educational and training materials for internal and external use
• Accountable for the development of and execution of evidence generation strategy and publication strategy including HEOR
• Work with cross functional colleagues to deliver reimbursement body and provider units strategies
• Provide medical expertise and knowledge to assure safety of relevant Baxter products
• Collaborate with Worldwide Medical clinical research and Strategy and Delivery teams in development and design of clinical trials to support successful launch of therapies/products
• Provide medical expertise/ input and advise to R&D, clinical research, commercial, regulatory, manufacturing, legal and other functions
• For the therapeutic area, shape an innovative and results-driven culture, ensuring effective and efficient development of products/technologies that are both market-focused as well as scientifically advanced
• Accountable for the US Sepsis Management Medical Affairs budget
• Responsible for medical voice of the Customer, medical content of regulatory submissions, and medical support in launch and maintenance of products in the market.

Experience/Knowledge

• Proven knowledge and expertise in sepsis management
• Greater than 5 years of leadership experience within healthcare organizations to Pharma/medical device industry
• Excellent communication skills written and verbal as well as presentation skills
• Ability to manage and prioritize competing activities and provide clear guidance
• Ability to work with cross functional teams and external partners
• Ability to work with external stakeholders such as regulatory bodies/agencies, professional organization, policy makers/providers among others.

Qualifications and Clinical Experience

• Formal USA medical degree
• Formal fellowship training in specialty relevant to Sepsis Management eg Critical Care
• Evidence of though leadership related to Sepsis Management with involvement in professional organizations
• Track record of academic research with peer reviewed publications

Setting Strategy

• The ability to create and articulate an inspiring vision for the organization, not only for the areas s/he is directly responsible for, but the enterprise as a whole.
• The inclination to seek and analyze data from a variety of sources to support decisions and to align others with the organization's overall strategy.
• An entrepreneurial and creative approach to developing new, innovative ideas that will stretch the organization and push the boundaries within the industry.
• The ability to effectively balance the desire/need for broad change with an understanding of how much change the organization is capable of handling, to create realistic goals and implementation plans that are achievable and successful.

Executing for Results

• The ability to set clear and challenging goals while committing the organization to improved performance; tenacious and accountable in driving results.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty; the ability to adapt nimbly and lead others through complex situations.
• Experience managing within a highly matrixed organization
• A risk-taker who seeks data and input from others to foresee possible threats or unintended circumstances from decisions; someone who takes smart risks.
• A leader who is viewed by others as having a high degree of integrity and forethought in his/her approach to making decisions; the ability to act in a transparent and consistent manner while always taking into account what is best for the organization.

Leading Teams

• The ability to attract and recruit top talent, motivate the team, delegate effectively, celebrate diversity within the team, and manage performance; widely viewed as a strong developer of others.
• The ability to persevere in the face of challenges and exhibit a steadfast resolve and relentless commitment to higher standards, which commands respect from followers.
• A leader who is self-reflective and aware of his/her own limitations; leads by example and drives the organization's performance with an attitude of continuous improvement by being open to feedback and self-improvement.

Relationships and Influence

• Naturally connects and builds strong relationships with others, demonstrating strong emotional intelligence and an ability to communicate clearly and persuasively.
• An ability to inspire trust and followership in others through compelling influence, powerful charisma, passion in his/her beliefs, and active drive.
• Encourages others to share the spotlight and visibly celebrates and supports the success of the team.
• Creates a sense of purpose/meaning for the team that generates followership beyond his/her own personality and engages others to the greater purpose for the organization as a whole.

The Medical Director will have a yearly travel volume of approximately 35-40%.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Vantive, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $200,000 - $275,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

US Benefits at Vantive

This is where your well-being matters. Vantive offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Aon Pooled Employer Plan ("Aon PEP"), Vantive's 401(k) retirement savings plan, to help you prepare for your future. The Aon PEP is designed to help improve retirement outcomes by providing retirement resources more efficiently. The plan offers a robust set of investment options, financial education, and a suite of resources to support your retirement goals.

We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees.For additional information regarding Vantive's US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Vantive

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