Vx - Medical Head (New Products) - Beijing/Shanghai

JOB PURPOSE:

The Medical Head-New Products will lead the medical strategy and execution for the pre-launch phase of new vaccines/prophylactic products. This role focuses on building a strong scientific/data foundation, driving stakeholder engagement, and supporting cross-functional teams to ensure a successful launch in the region. The ideal candidate will bring a Pharma 2.0 mindset, combining innovation, agility, and collaboration to thrive in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Medical Strategy

• Develop and execute the medical strategy for the vaccine’s pre-launch activities in Greater China, particularly data generation.

• Align local plans with global strategies while addressing local market needs.

2. Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), medical societies, and public health stakeholders.

• Organize advisory boards and scientific discussions to generate insights and advocacy.

3. Clinical and Scientific Support

• Provide medical expertise for regulatory and other submissions.

• Drive/support disease burden/real-world evidence generation and Phase IV studies, if applicable.

4. Medical Training and Communication

• Deliver training and scientific materials to internal teams and external stakeholders.

• Ensure close collaboration & alignment with cross functions in Greater China and with global medical function/other counterparts.

JOB-HOLDER ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Needed experience, qualifications and competencies

• Education
  • MD or equivalent advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., infectious diseases, immunology)
• Experience
  • 8+ years in medical affairs or related roles in the pharmaceutical/vaccine industry.
  • Proven track record in pre-launch strategy and stakeholder engagement in Greater China.
• Functional/technical competencies
  • Fluent in English
  • Good knowledge of study execution, benefit risk management and regulatory affairs
  • Excellent medical science knowledge of in general including main competitors
  • Good knowledge of vaccinology
  • Highly innovative with the ability to drive a complex and changing environment and effectively manage and resolve issues within the TA/field
  • In-depth knowledge of study methodology, study design, data review and analysis
  • Excellent knowledge of study publication processes and publications
  • Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical business
• Behavioral competencies
  • Excellent organizational skills, ability to work in teams
  • Strong in communication, negotiating & presentation skills
  • Ability to interact successfully with all levels of stakeholders
• Leadership competencies
  • Ability to build effective partnerships between internal stakeholders