At VIATRIS, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs.
Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life.
We do so via:
Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;
Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and
Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services.
Our global portfolio includes best-in-class, iconic brand-name products as well as global key brands; generics, including branded and complex generics; and other offerings across a wide range of therapeutic areas. We are committed to helping create healthier communities worldwide through education, outreach and better access to treatment.
For those driven to live their lives with purpose, Viatris helps employees realise their full potential by creating a collaborative culture that fosters courage and resilience. Viatris is more than just a place to work. This is a place to make a difference in the world.
The Role & What You Will Be Doing
Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the Junior Medical Advisor role will make an impact:
Assist to develop and execute medical affairs plan/activities that supports the strategic operating goals for the Viatris business, which may include post marketing research, investigator-initiated trials, medical education, research grants, medical advisory boards, and scientific communication/publication.Stay updated on current scientific literature related to assigned therapeutic areas.Utilize medical/scientific knowledge in assigned therapeutic area to provide medical expertise for new and existing products to marketing and sales staff - provide scientific and medical support to the marketing and sales teams across different productsAssist in the review and approval of medical and scientific content of all relevant materials/ communications.Develops education materials for internal and external scientific exchangeSupports generation of publications and expert reportsPrepares medical assessment to support Business Development (BD)Engage in meaningful proactive and reactive peer-to-peer discussions with healthcare professionals regarding the respective disease state via scientific exchange.Build initial relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and healthcare professionals.Maintain a current knowledge of published literature in the respective therapeutic area of specialization as well as attend meetings and congresses sponsored by the influential leaders of the respective therapeutic area for educational purposes.Support ongoing clinical trials by aiding in site selection, study initiation, and monitoring.Assist in the development and delivery of training programs for internal staff.Execution of medical affairs strategy, planning, and supportive tactics related to Viatris’s products.Provide Viatris/competitive scientific information to facilitate development of marketing/cycle objectives and strategies and enabling evaluation of the practicality and potential of new products and market development.Ensure proper circulation of documents of the Department within the given procedures and systems.Build a positive image of oneself and the Company through commitment, cooperation and initiating constructive solutions.Respond to medical information queries if no separate medical information specialist is working in the country.
About Your Skills & Experience
For this role, we’re looking for a candidate who has an effective combination of the following qualifications, skills and experiences:
Preferable MD or PharmD, other biologic science graduate (e.g. Physiotherapy, Medical Analytics, Biotechnology)Nice to have a 1-2 years of experience in Medical Affairs organization, Medical Information or PV department.Must possess knowledge of the Medical Advisor roles and responsibilities and understand compliance within the Standards for Interactions with Healthcare Professionals, promotional laws and regulations, and the Code of Business Conduct and EthicsExperience in clinical research (Clinical Research Associate) or 3 years of experience in marketing or sales organization would be additional asset to the above.Excellent understanding of the regulatory framework & requirements related to products, clinical studies and global drug developmentKnowledge of commercial and environmental aspects of the pharma business in (country).Able to review, evaluate, interpret, and present complex data;Excellent verbal and written English and Polish including scientific writing skills and strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrated strong work ethic, and proven track record of delivering high quality within timelines.
At Viatris, we are dedicated to building a truly diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t fully align with every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.
Why Viatris?
At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others. You will also have the opportunity to access excellent career progression opportunities and work-life balance initiatives.
Diversity & Inclusion at Viatris
At Viatris, diversity and inclusion are essential to our mission. The diversity we foster in all aspects of our business can be one of our greatest strengths in redefining healthcare not as it is, but as it should be. If you would like to know more about what diversity, equity and inclusion means to us, please visit https://www.viatris.com/en/Careers/Diversity-and-Inclusion
Sustainability at Viatris
Corporate social responsibility is fundamental to the Viatris mission. We work to advance responsible and sustainable operations and leverage our collective expertise to empower people to live healthier at every stage of life, recognizing that our actions affect the stakeholders and communities we serve. To learn more about our efforts, please visit https://www.viatris.com/en/about-us/corporate-responsibility
At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.
Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.