The Position

Lead the development and execution of the strategy and value proposition for the stroke care management programme (ANGELS Initiative) in Regional Operating Unit ASEAN, South Korea, and Australia, to drive optimal medical therapy. Responsible for leading teams in different countries, making sure everyone is steering and driving ANGELS initiatives in their countries. They will help create plans with these teams and guide them in implementing these plans.

In leading the regional ANGELS Initiative, the SCPL also facilitates activities across countries, including region-wide ANGELS programmes and best practice sharing between country ANGELS teams. Drive execution excellence, ensuring alignment of country teams and activities with the strategy. Seek to understand the needs of the OPUs, steers the redirection of approaches if not successful and leads the development of tangible solutions and actions. Represents ASEAN, South Korea, and Australia in engaging with key external stakeholders and developing partnerships for stroke care improvement.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for development of robust strategy in alignment with Corporate, and the tactical translation and execution of strategy at ROPU level- Lead ROPU stroke care teams in implementing and executing strategies and activities to drive the stroke care initiative

• Ensure alignment of country teams to strategic objectives for Angels Initiative

• Lead and execute ROPU events and activities for scientific engagement

• Support countries in achievement of target number of consulted hospitals and thrombolysis rates

• Deliver monthly performance summaries and KPI updates

• Ensure appropriate management of budget to maintain/develop or optimize progress of ANGELS plans

• Guide country teams and provide active input into the development and review of operational plans

• Closely work with and follow up with country teams on the implementation of operational plans, immediately highlighting potential issues to Medical Director and proposing solutions and counter measures

• Drive effective operations within the ANGELS team

• Provide guidance to ensure alignment of plans within the agreed ROPU goals and priorities

• Seek regular feedback and input from country teams

• Look at best practices across countries, drive synergies, identify and evaluate trends or common issues, and develop regional offerings or action plans where possible.

• Interface with Corporate to ensure ROPU ASKAN is well represented in global initiatives and development projects Ensure the ROPU strategies are aligned with key global strategic directions and that there is adequate access to global resources

• Drive roll-out and embedding of programs / processes / tools (e.g. multi-channel) to enhance stakeholder engagement

• Manage relationships with key stakeholders (e.g. international speakers, steering committee members)

• Support countries in managing partnerships with stroke organizations with a focus on continuous improvement and optimization

• Develop partnerships with strategic organizations for stroke care improvement

• Build an effective ANGELS team committed to delivering stretch targets and achieving both short-term and long-term objectives

• Provide clarity on the goals and objectives to be achieved by the team

• Define job competencies, ensure development of skills and abilities through ongoing feedback, coaching and training/ development opportunities for ANGELS teams

• Communicate regularly key summaries/updates to Senior Management in a clear and precise way to facilitate information sharing, consultation and efficient decision making

• Ensure consistency in activity and KPI reporting across countries (e.g. on Excel, Veeva or Salesforce)

• Comply with all regulations regarding interactions with healthcare professionals and follow company Code of Conduct

• Take necessary action and develop solutions / CAPA on issues in compliance

• Be a role model in compliance with local regulations, industry and company code of conduct

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree (e.g., MBA, MSc) preferred.

• Minimum 10 years of experience, including 3 years in a leadership role

• More than 3 years of experience in pharmaceutical/healthcare industry is required.

• Specific product /Therapeutic Area experience in stroke would be a benefit

• Demonstrated ability to engage and interact with medical and professional community

• Track record of project and programme management

• Cultural understanding and ability to act sensitively

• Excellent command of written and spoken English & overall communication skills

• Ability to travel to countries for varying durations

• Analytical

• Planning and organizing

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person’s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.