Job Description
Job Descriptions
Consolidate actionable medical insights from the country that can help inform company strategies
Translate the Global Medical Goals and Strategies into research, data analysis, scientific communication, educational, and other tactics and solutions that improve patient outcomes and enhance access in their country
Consolidate actionable medical insights from the country that can help inform company strategies
Communicate both scientific and business needs credibly, appropriately and effectively across a variety of internal and external stakeholders at all levels
Build trust with external scientific community via peer-to-peer scientific exchange, research and educational collaborations, interactions with scientific societies and health organizations, publications, or other. Provide therapeutic/functional training to assigned teams and affiliate functions
Develop and execute country medical educational programs and symposia
Lead country advisory boards and expert input forums to inform company strategy.
Participate in and contribute significantly to professional organizations, academic or regulatory working teams Leads MSL (Medical Science Liaison) / team of MSLs assigned to asset
Collaborate in the successful management of asset safety or quality issues, i.e. contribute content and strategy in regulatory responses and interactions, risk management planning and implementation
Act with ethics & integrity; provide non-promotional, balanced, reliable and scientific information, follow strictly company standards and local regulations.
Qualifications and Experiences
MD, PhD, PharmD or Advanced Pharmacist degree is required; recognized expertise through 2-3 yrs. clinical and/or research experience in therapy area is desired Experience of local pharmaceutical industry guidelines, regulatory/reimbursement framework and clinical research guidelines
Strategic thinking, specifically related to asset value proposition, and clinical and value evidence.
Developing a network of scientific leaders and successful interactions with other key stakeholders (public groups, government officials, medical professional organizations) in therapy areas Proven ability to effectively communicate information at country management level, with public groups and to scientific leaders.
Excellent interpersonal, analytical, communication (written as well as oral) and results oriented project management skills.
Strong prioritization skills and ability to understand how decisions fit into the broader context of corporate strategies In a matrix environment, able to effectively collaborate across functions
Competency Attributes
Team work & collaboration skills Communication, presentation and negotiation skills Systematic Thinking Planning and Project Management Problem Solving Fluent spoken and written English Familiar with IT application Ability to travel upcountry and overseas
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Job Posting End Date:
03/31/2025*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Requisition ID:R336677