Reports to: Therapeutic Area Head, Immunology

PRIMARY FUNCTION/OBJECTIVE

• To lead medical team and activities in responsible therapeutic areas. Set and execute Medical Affairs strategies for the responsible therapeutic areas. 
• To set and deliver medical affairs strategies which generate, evaluate and communicate scientific evidence to support the needs of health care professionals and patients in covered therapeutic areas, in line with the strategic priorities of the brand and company, and all prevailing governance requirements.
• To make recommendations regarding staffing levels and structure for the team, and to plan and manage budget within prevailing finance guidance.
• To support the Korea Medical Director to build the organisation, ensuring the medical department is fully integrated to support the strategy and affiliate business, while being functionally independent and operating within a culture of ethical and compliant behaviour.

• Serve as Medical Advisor for the Dermatology therapeutic area, providing scientific, technical, and strategic expertise.
• Lead the development and execution of the annual medical affairs strategy and plans, while contributing to long-range strategic planning for the TA portfolio.
• Build, manage, and motivate the medical affairs team, including setting clear responsibilities, goals, and expectations.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and high performance across the medical affairs organization.
• Manage the assigned budget in line with financial guidance and business priorities.
• Support team development through individualized development plans, training, capability-building, and career planning.
• Drive a patient-focused, customer-centric approach and maintain strong, credible relationships with key external stakeholders and experts.
• Ensure timely medical and scientific support to internal cross-functional teams, including brand, HEOR/market access, and sales, based on evidence and best practice.
• Lead evidence-generation activities, including affiliate research studies and global GMA research projects, in alignment with strategy and compliance requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, codes, AbbVie policies, and standards, including medical review of promotional and non-promotional materials.