Job Description

Role Summary

The Medical Advisor responsible for Vaccines and ID holds primary responsibility within the country for the development and execution of the Medical Affairs strategic plans and, is expected to spend up to 50% of their time in external engagements.*Key responsibilities include cross-functional strategy collaboration and execution, building trust with the medical/scientific community, facilitating peer-to-peer medical and scientific exchange, and providing asset issue resolution support.

Responsibilities and Primary Activities

Strategic and Tactical Leadership

Consolidates actionable medical insights to inform company strategiesTranslates Global Medical Goals and Strategies into tactics and solutions that support optimal scientific exchange aimed at helping improve patient outcomes and enhancing accessSupports execution of and quickly adapts tactical plans to local business realitiesFollows up on Investigator-Initiated Study (IIS) proposals aligned with Our Company ISS Program areas of interestCollaborates with our research laboratories/Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO) personnel to identify potential investigators for our clinical development programsIn 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 dataProvides 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 teamCommunicates scientific and business needs appropriately and effectively across internal and external stakeholdersBuilds 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 functionsDevelops and executes country medical educational programs and symposiaLeads country advisory boards and expert input forumsParticipates in and contributes to professional organizations and academic/regulatory working teams

Inclusive Mindset and Behavior

Demonstrates eagerness to contribute to an environment of belonging, inclusion, equity, and empowermentLeads by example and serves as a role model for creating, leading and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce

Required Qualifications, Skills, & Experience

Minimum

MD, PhD, or PharmDA minimum of 2-3 years of clinical and/or research experience in a relevant disease area .Excellent interpersonal, communication, networking, and presentation skillsExperience with local pharmaceutical industry guidelines, regulatory/reimbursement framework, and clinical research guidelinesStrong prioritization skills and ability to understand how decisions fit into the broader context of corporate strategiesDemonstrated 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 levelAbility to effectively collaborate across functions in a matrix environment

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Employee Status:

Regular

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VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date:

02/2/2025

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Requisition ID:R332148