Job Description

Roche fosters diversity, equity and inclusion, representing the communities we serve. When dealing with healthcare on a global scale, diversity is an essential ingredient to success. We believe that inclusion is key to understanding peoples varied healthcare needs. Together, we embrace individuality and share a passion for exceptional care. Join Roche, where every voice matters.The PositionA healthier future. Its what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come.Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love.Thats what makes us Roche.The OpportunityAre you passionate about advancing scientific knowledge and making a positive impact in the medical field? Roche Diagnostics is seeking a dynamic individual like you to join our team in Johannesburg as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL).In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to immerse yourself in cutting-edge therapeutic areas. Your mission will be to uphold the highest standards of scientific, clinical, and technical expertise. Stay at the forefront of medical advancements by diligently reviewing and staying updated on scientific and medical journals, as well as other relevant publications.As an MSL at Roche, you will have the chance to attend prestigious scientific, clinical, commercial, and key meetings, forums, and venues. This exposure will allow you to network and collaborate with esteemed professionals in the industry, fostering continuous communication and effective partnerships within various Roche groups.If you are driven by the pursuit of scientific excellence and thrive in a collaborative environment, this role is tailor-made for you. Join us at Roche and embark on an exhilarating journey towards making a difference in the lives of patients worldwide.Key ChallengesMedical and Clinical Expertise

• Critically analyze medical and scientific literature, data, clinical trial study designs and clinical outcomes of published studies and effectively communicate knowledge within and external to the organization.
• Deliver contemporary/continuing education workshops, seminars, and scientific information on all Roche tests with disease areas to clinical stakeholders.
• As appropriate, support design and development of clinical trials, other studies and investigations
• Coordinate continuing education workshops, seminars, and programs for physicians, laboratory technologists, and scientists.
• Represent Roche Diagnostics at national and regional scientific and/or clinical conferences
• Attend appropriate International Scientific congresses. Develops in-depth understanding of clinical practices and regulations, maintains understanding and insight into current lab and clinical practices and guidelines.
• Organise and manage advisory boards as required.
• Maintain all activities within Good Promotional Practices, Roche Diagnostics quality and regulatory guidelines. Provides input for the development and maintenance of MSA standard operating procedures.

Communication

• Act as the clinical / scientific point of contact from Roche within their geographical stewardship and respective disease / product areas.
• Build relationships and demonstrates the clinical outcome and clinical benefits of company products to Regional Key Opinion Leaders.

Strategy Planning & Execution

• Participate in a variety of cross-functional tactical planning meetings, reviews and discussions.
• As assigned, support a supervisor and other peers in gathering information, analyses, research and reporting to support global, regional, and local tactical planning.
• Use global and regional medical plans for the assigned products to develop and align the tactical plan for your local responsibility. Includes plans for developing, clinical and scientific communications, other relevant research, data, information, publications, clinical and scientific education, advisory boards, clinical and scientific congresses, other conferences and meetings etc.
• Manage assigned projects with full budget responsibility.

Who you are as our ideal candidate:

• Required Qualification: MBCHB or Masterxc2xb4s degree (relevant clinical or biomedical sciences field)
• Required Experience: at least 3-5 years experience in health sciences or equivalent with strong previous MSL experience,
• Required Knowledge: ICH-GCP, Healthcare Laws and Regulations and medical knowledge of our strategic products.

Relocation benefits are not available for this role.Who we areAt Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, weve become one of the worlds leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.Roche has played a pioneering role in healthcare as an innovator of products and services for the early detection, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases. The company has operated in South Africa since 1947.The local office of Roche Diagnostics is based in Midrand, Johannesburg and it has offices throughout Southern Africa and Sub-Sahara Africa. We employ over 180 employees in our Diagnostics division.Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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