**Medical Science Lead, Asia Pacific** The Medical Science Lead provides medical and scientific leadership that fosters evidence generation and dissemination of clinical education and scientific information for the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. The Medical Science Lead is a scientific expert that develops professional relationships using a data-driven approach to address clinical and economic needs for the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. The Medical Science Lead is a member of the Global Medical Affairs team and will report to Global Manager Medical Science. **Essential duties and responsibilities** + Establish relationships with key opinion leaders, prominent academic and clinical investigators, and leaders of medical and scientific organizations who can contribute to the clinical diagnosis and management of the diseases relating to the portfolio of covered products + Educate healthcare professionals on clinical and economic data supporting the portfolio of products + Identify and communicate key clinical and research insights from key opinion leaders to internal stakeholders to help formulate research and development strategies + Lead internal cross-functional evidence generation and dissemination planning strategies, to include Scientific Congress strategy, publication development, and symposia + Create literature summaries and white papers for new or relevant publications and support field sales training on such clinical evidence + Responsible for the development and execution of medical affairs initiatives aimed to accelerate market development for assigned platform + Alignment of medical, clinical, educational, and health economics strategies with global marketing + Develop and maintain good relationships with internal and external compliance partners in the region + Provide therapeutic area subject matter expertise on medical issues, practice trends, state of evidence, etc. as appropriate to both internal and external customers + Work collaboratively with Legal, Regulatory and Compliance teams to ensure all transactions with healthcare professionals and government officials are ethical and comply with all legal and regulatory requirements. **Essential Qualifications** + Ability to assess clinical results, summarize into reports, assist in authoring reports and justifications + 3+ years' related medical device experience preferred + 3+ years' clinical or scientific experience preferred + Experience with medical and academic centers highly preferred + Knowledge of clinical needs in acute and non-acute clinical environments preferred + Ability to understand and effectively communicate scientific information; respond to inquiries and address needs of key stakeholders + Excellent oral presentation and written communication skills + Ability and willingness to travel + Ability to initiate and maintain relationships throughout the medical community **Core skills** + Strong work ethic and commitment to serve internal and external clients + Energy, focus, motivation, debate-friendly, and good interpersonal skills + Passion for science and teaching + Open and honest approach to debates and constant evaluation + Team player, “can-do” attitude + Ability and desire to develop good working relationships internally and externally **Educa** **ti** **on** Bachelors degree required. Master’s level degree preferred. **Other** Excellent written and oral English communication skills Computer skills (Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word) Ability to communicate in one or more additional languages used in Asia preferable _Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply._ _Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal_ _Opportunity/Affirmative_ _Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law._ _To read and review this privacy notice click_ here (https://www.cardinalhealth.com/content/dam/corp/email/documents/corp/cardinal-health-online-application-privacy-policy.pdf)