Assoc. Dir, Medical Affairs ONC

Job Description

The Associate Director, Joint Clinical Assessment (JCA) Dossier Content is a role within the Global Medical & Value Capabilities (GMVC) EMEAC Hub, responsible for developing and writing product specific JCA Dossiers in accordance with the requirements of the EU Regulation on Health Technology Assessment (HTAR).

• Actively engage with key stakeholders to facilitate the creation and writing of product specific JCA Dossiers

• Develop a clear understanding of the JCA Dossier template and associated content requirements as well as the implementation/submission procedures

• Represents GMVC in the product specific regional JCA Dossier generation teams

• Responsible to assure incorporation of appropriate and relevant content into the JCA Dossier working with cross-functional content experts

• Works closely with Market Access, HTA statistics, regional Medical Affairs, Regulatory and the Global Value & Implementation (V&I) team to align dossier content with the value strategy

• Aligns with countries on JCA Dossier content

All core activities have a Regional scope and impact. The Associate Director, JCA Dossier Content reports into the GMVC EMEAC Hub and will work closely with other key functions at the Local, Regional and Global level involved in strategy and content for the JCA Dossier.

Accountabilities

Key Responsibilities Include, But Not Limited To:

• Lead the writing of product specific JCA Dossiers in line with the overall product value strategy

• Is responsible for the timely development of the required sections of the JCA Dossier template

• Works closely with the EU HTA Dossier Lead in Market Access to assure timely execution of tasks

• Actively provides input into strategic options related to dossier content

• Works with the relevant functions to assure availability of content in a timely manner and a format which can be easily translated into dossier content

• Together with the Regional Director Medical Affairs (RDMA), ensures timely communication and information to country medical teams about the JCA Dossier

• Conducts comprehensive literature searches when needed to support content generation for the dossier

• Stays up to date with process and implementation rules for the JCA Dossier

• Ensures all written materials comply with the required standards and regulations according to the EU Regulation on HTAR.

• Ensures accuracy of the JCA Dossier contentOversees the systematic literature review (SLR), including alignment with JCA requirements, coordination with contributing functions/vendors, and integration of outputs into the dossier

• Actively leverages technical tools and digital solutions to streamline the creation and maintenance of the JCA Dossier

Requirements:

• MS degree in Life Sciences or related field 

• Minimum 5 years experience as a Medical Writer / HTA writer

• Experience in writing HTA dossiers preferred

• Relevant working experience as Medical Writer / HTA writer in the pharmaceutical industry or at a MedComm/Medical Writing Agency is desired 

• Knowledge in relevant Therapeutic Area

• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills

• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality when preparing complex documents

• Keen interest in technical solutions and digital tools to efficiently create and manage large dossiers

• Excellent organizational skills to handle extensive and complex content in a structured and transparent manner

• Prior experience with leading the development of large manuscripts and dossiers  

• Strong understanding of technical writing following template guidance

• Strong analytical skills

• Good understanding of statistical terminology and analysis

• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint

• Experience with managing systematic literature searches

• Project management experience

• Multi-tasking and problem-solving skills (solution-driven)

• Negotiation skills for interaction with cross-functional teams

• Prior experience working in a Regional or Global role or proven track record of working effectively in close collaboration with Regional/Global teams

• Ability to work in a complex organization environment and operate effectively in a Global and team-oriented structure

The role can be based in any of our company sites within Europe.

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Clinical Evaluations, Clinical Research, Content Creation, Detail-Oriented, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Health Technology Assessment (HTA), Innovation, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Medical Knowledge, Medical Marketing Strategy, Medical Statistics, Medical Writing, Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs, Prioritization, Professional Networking, Regulatory Compliance, Scientific Exchange, Scientific Writing, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Planning, Strategic Thinking, Technical Solutions, Technical Writing

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

25%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

06/2/2026

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