Case Study

SVP, Global Medical Affairs - SGD & Oncology

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THE ASSIGNMENT.

To assist the long-standing Chief Medical Officer with the recruitment of a SVP Global Medical Affairs Executive. Our client was approaching major milestones, including their first product approval.

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THE CHALLENGE.

Medical Affairs was an established function and team at the time of this search assignment. There was a VP Medical Affairs in place, who successfully built out a robust and impressive team, which included all core areas of a successful Medical Affairs Department. Given the emergence of their growing Oncology franchise, Senior Leadership wanted a proven Medical Affairs Leader with deep Hematology/Oncology experience. Along with the ideal Therapeutic Area match, the CMO required a MD for this position and someone that has led a large (30+) team.

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THE OUTCOME.

Our search strategy was centered mainly on bigger biopharma companies that have successfully commercialized in the Hematologic Oncology space. Our focus quickly centered on ~40 individuals who met the requirements – MD + Deep Track Record in Hematology/Oncology + Leadership of a 30+ Person Medical Affairs Organization. Our client was able to attract a seasoned Medical Affairs professional that aligned perfectly with the parameters of the search but even more importantly, was a strong cultural fit.