Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic and Tactical Leadership

Consolidates actionable medical insights to inform company strategies

Translates Global Medical Goals and Strategies into tactics and solutions that support optimal scientific exchange aimed at helping improve patient outcomes and enhancing access

Supports execution of and quickly adapts tactical plans to local business realities

Follows up on Investigator-Initiated Study (IIS) proposals aligned with Our Company ISS Program areas of interest

Collaborates with our research laboratories/Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO) personnel to identify potential investigators for our clinical development programs

In collaboration with colleagues, facilitates the delivery of data generation activities (phases I-IV), including the identification of suitable research projects, research centers, investigators, and innovative methods to generate data

Provides non-promotional, balanced, and reliable scientific information following company standards and local regulations

Medical and Scientific Leadership

Brings the local scientific and healthcare environment perspective to the Regional Medical Affairs team

Communicates scientific and business needs appropriately and effectively across internal and external stakeholders

Builds trust with the external scientific community via peer-to-peer scientific exchange, research, and educational collaborations, as well as interactions with scientific societies, health organizations, publications, etc.

Provides therapeutic/functional training to assigned teams and affiliate functions

Develops and executes country medical educational programs and symposia

Leads country advisory boards and expert input forums

Participates in and contributes to professional organizations and academic/regulatory working teams

Regulatory and Market Access Support

Collaborates and leads resolution of regulatory, public relations, compliance, and other asset issues

Supports the resolution of asset safety or quality issues (i.e., contributes content and strategy in regulatory responses and interactions, risk management planning, and implementation)

Provides access support as needed (e.g., health technology assessment, pre-license patient access, reimbursement dossier)

Medical Information (if applicable)

Provides prompt medical information support (e.g., answering medical inquiries) to stakeholders and reviews approval of local response documents

Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Management (if applicable)

Assists with recruitment and hiring

Facilitates onboarding, ongoing training and feedback, and assessment and field coaching

Supports implementation of Field Engagement Plan (FEP) and individual MSL plans

Inclusive Mindset and Behavior

Demonstrates eagerness to contribute to an environment of belonging, inclusion, equity, and empowerment

Leads by example and serves as a role model for creating, leading and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce

Desired Candidate Profile

Minimum

MD, PhD, or PharmD
A minimum of 2-3 years of clinical and/or research experience in a relevant disease area
Excellent interpersonal, communication, networking, and presentation skills
Experience with local pharmaceutical industry guidelines, regulatory/reimbursement framework, and clinical research guidelines
Strong prioritization skills and ability to understand how decisions fit into the broader context of corporate strategies
Demonstrated ability to develop a network of scientific leaders and other key stakeholders (e.g., public groups, government officials, medical professional organizations)
Proven ability to effectively communicate information at country management level
Ability to effectively collaborate across functions in a matrix environment

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Adaptability, Advisory Board Development, Clinical Development, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Data Analysis, Healthcare Education, Health Economics, Health Technology Assessment (HTA), Market Access, Medical Affairs, Medical Marketing Strategy, Medical Writing, Oncology Marketing, Pharmaceutical Guidelines, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmacy Regulation, Prioritization, Project Management, Project Reviews, Risk Management, Scientific Communications, Scientific Leadership, Scientific Publications

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