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Commercial

CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control)

Director/Sr. Director, Manufacturing/ Logistics/Procurement

This position oversees and manages all logistics activities and related systems information in for the manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

Develops and maintains systems for inventory control, production planning and forecasts based on sales projections.
Coordinates with the raw material supplier to plan, prepare, issue and control production schedules to ensure a controlled flow of approved raw materials to meet production requirements.
Responsible for the coordination of the production of drug substance and finished drug products.
Areas of responsibility include but are not limited to supply chain services; inventory control; import-export licensing, shipment of products from place of origin to point of delivery.
Advises management of the status of work in progress, material availability, and potential production problems to ensure that materials and services are provided as needed.
Exhibits thorough understanding of international Letters of Credit and other forms of banking documents and international shipments.
Interacts with vendors and peers in Commercial, Sales, and Finance, and Product Development personnel to optimize systems and procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

5 – 10 years of related pharmaceutical industry experience
B.S./M.S. degree in Life Sciences
Related experience working with contract research organizations
Thorough understanding of the logistics/regulations of chemical and pharmaceutical importation.

Job Code: JS6579LL

Sr. Director, Analytical Chemistry

This position is responsible for the analytical support for drug substance and drug product within the company.

Responsibilities:

Ensure development of scientifically sound and robust analytical methods for characterization, testing, release and stability studies of drug substance and drug product, appropriate for each compound's development phase
Oversee release and stability testing of drug substances and drug products used for preclinical and clinical studies
Develop and implement strategies to establish specifications for drug substance and drug product and provide justification to internal management and external regulatory agencies
Oversee tech transfer of analytical methods to CROs and resolve issues associated with analytical methods for CROs
Author or contribute to analytical sections of CMC documents for regulatory submissions and respond to questions from regulatory agencies as appropriate.
Responsible for GMP compliance for all activities related to analytical function, as applicable.
Author or contribute to SOPs and ensure SOP compliance for all activities related to analytical function
Effectively interface with other CMC groups, Quality and Regulatory.
Meet timelines and deliverables within budget; prioritize and resource projects
Stay abreast of emerging analytical technologies and implement as appropriate

Minimum Requirements:

Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or Chemistry (with emphasis on analytical and organic chemistry)
At least 10 years of pharmaceutical analytical development experience in the pharmaceutical industry
Working knowledge of regulatory requirements for US and EU, as well as ICH guidelines, pertaining to drug substances, excipients and finished dosage forms.
Excellent understanding of cGMP compliance and strong technical skills

Job Code: JS6616LL

Development

Investor Relations & Corporate Communications

Director, Corporate Communications & Investor Relations

This position will assume responsibility for the preparation of Incyte's ongoing corporate and investor communication materials and new initiatives related to the Company's corporate website and employee intranet. The ideal candidate will possess broad knowledge of relevant communication formats and channels, excellent written and verbal communication skills, equally strong project management skills, and prior success in the areas of CC, PR and/or IR – ideally in an entrepreneurial biopharmaceutical or life science company. The ability to work collaboratively yet autonomously with all levels of management, perform all writing assignments accurately and effectively, and demonstrate good business judgment will be the basis for determining the performance and value of this position. This position reports to the Vice President of Corporate Communications & Investor Relations.

Responsibilities:

In consultation with key members of management and among relevant departments including discovery, development, commercial, finance, legal and human resources, this position will be responsible for the preparation and project management of:

press releases
conference call scripts, executive speeches and Q&As
corporate presentations
annual reports
fact sheets
media kits
external and internal websites

Work with human resources to create effective high-quality employee directed materials that communicate Incyte’s corporate vision/culture and describe how employees can deliver against Incyte’s promise: The Drive To Discover: The Experience to Deliver
Track market and industry trends, announcements and/or events that bear directly on Incyte's corporate value and reputation thus ensuring effective, relevant corporate message development and materials.
Proactive preparation of responses to potential questions and/or concerns from key stakeholders
Ensure that Incyte's communications comply with all relevant regulatory bodies i.e., FDA and SEC
Participate in the annual planning and budgeting of all CC/IR initiatives and manage the CC/IR calendar to ensure timely preparation and completion of all written materials and other key communication deliverables
Collaborate with, and participate in, project teams to ensure appropriate understanding of the strategic and operational objectives and activities of Incyte's clinical programs and lead products
Identify, manage and prioritize a target list of investors, analysts, members of the media, patients and patient advocacy groups to ensure maximum retention of existing target audiences and steady expansion among the target list of key future target stakeholders
Participate in the identification and management of outside consultants and vendors to ensure efficient use of resources
Become a trusted source for information among all key stakeholders

Key Behaviors for Success:

Ability to effectively write corporate communication/investor relations material
Consistently shows good business judgment and professional courage
Ability to set priorities - quickly zeros in on critical tasks/issues and puts the less important aside; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; solution-minded / looks and identifies ways to eliminate roadblocks
Team player – dedicated to meeting the expectations of internal and external audiences; awareness of impact on others
Customer focus – appreciates need to continuously identify the needs of key publics and use these insights to maintain and improve relationships; acts with customers in mind and gains their trust and respect
Solid work ethic – desire to be the best versus check a box
Clear values – has a set of core values and beliefs during both good and bad times; acts in line with those values; no shift in values or confidence during a crisis

Minimum Requirements:

College or advanced degree with prior experience in the biopharmaceutical or life science environment
7-10 years in CC, PR and/or IR preferably in a biopharmaceutical company or related industry
Exceptionally strong writing skills
Project management experience
A strong track record in creating effective presentations and related written corporate communications and adapt at handling medical and scientific content and complying with both FDA and SEC regulations
Familiar with all relevant communication formats including new social media opportunities
Ability to effectively communicate and partner with Incyte's key stakeholders – both internal and external

Job Code: PM6621PS

Medical

Vice President, Medical Affairs

This position will establish and lead Medical Affairs for Incyte, providing strategic, operational and medical leadership for all Commercial activities and input into Development. This position will report to the Chief Commercial Officer.

Responsibilities:

Establishes and provides strategic leadership for all Medical Affairs activities, developing and executing initiatives for Incyte's lead program INCB18424 and other portfolio compounds.
Develops and implements strategies for life cycle management of commercial products, including post-marketing clinical studies
Designs an efficient and targeted investigator initiated research program, and leads approval process
Key member of the Joint Commercialization Committee with Novartis for INCB18424
Ensures appropriate medical input and review on promotional material/activities and as requested on business development and relevant clinical programs
Oversees hiring, training, and managing Medical Science Liaison team.
Identifies, establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with key investigators and institutions strategic to the appropriate use of company products.
Leads process and review committee for 3rd party financial requests
Leads and facilitates advisory boards and key thought leader activities
Develops and leads the scientific exchange process
Facilitates and/or delivers scientific/medical information, or clinical and research findings of products through symposia, lectures and publications.
Ensures that all Medical Affairs initiatives are aligned with those of the commercial functions and are compliant with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.
Ensures effective integration of Medical Affairs activities with other areas of Incyte

Minimum Requirements:

M.D. degree with 10 years experience working in Medical Affairs or related areas in oncology or specialty markets with pharmaceutical/biotech companies.
In-depth experience creating the strategy for post-marketing studies, developing and managing medical liaisons, and driving the lifecycle process of oncology products. An appreciation for the processes and disciplines necessary for success.
Ability to build relationships and create authentic alignment while leading high performing teams in a collaborative and purposeful manner to achieve defined objectives.
Strong understanding of all phases of product development, including pre-clinical development, clinical trial management, post-approval studies, regulatory and manufacturing compliance
Proven leadership, management and excellent written and oral communications.

Job Code: PA6532PS

Senior Director, Medical Science Liaisons

This position will build, develop, and manage the Medical Science Liaison team and work within Medical Affairs to develop a unified Medical Strategy for JAK Myelofibrosis compound INCB18424 and other products in development. This position will report to the Vice President of Medical Affairs.

Responsibilities:

Establishes Medical Science Liaison function at Incyte
Hires, trains, and manages Medical Science Liaison team.
Identifies, establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with key investigators and institutions strategic to the effective use of company products.
Participates in medical education and supports scientific exchange with healthcare professionals, formulary committees, and other key stakeholders.
Facilitates the identification of medical community training and educational needs.
Works with the appropriate departments to ensure required education and training are provided.
Increases company visibility with current and future thought leaders.
Identifies clinical research opportunities that are consistent with company objectives.
Enhances professional interaction between Incyte and industry leaders.
Key contact for investigators for the initiation of investigator initiated studies.
Provides investigators with technical support for study development.
Identifies and communicates key clinical and research issues from industry leaders to appropriate departments to help shape company research, development, marketing plans and strategies.
Maintains clinical expertise through aggressive education including attendance at relevant conferences, scientific workshops and review of key journals.

Minimum Requirements:

Advanced degree (M.D., Ph.D. or PharmD.) is required with prior experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical or healthcare education environment
7-10 years in Medical Affairs and field-based medical roles
People management experience required
Significant hematology/oncology experience is required
Clinical trial experience is required
Knowledge of treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, FDA regulations and OIG guidelines is required
Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills are required
Must have the ability to network and partner with important external customers, including medical thought leaders, academic institutions, large group practices, medical directors and pharmacy directors
Ability to travel is required

Job Code: PA6501PS

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