Job Description

The Medical Advisor is a valued co-strategist on cross-functional country teams, with Marketing, Market Access and Policy. The role reports directly to the Oncology Medical Affairs Lead and will be responsible for the Oncology portfolio.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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
• Support execution of and quickly adapt tactical plan to business realities in country
• 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
• Develop and execute country medical educational programs and symposia
• Lead country advisory boards and expert input forums to inform company strategy
• Provide therapeutic/functional training to assigned teams and affiliate functions
• Infuse countrys scientific and healthcare environment perspective into Regional Medical Affairs Teams
• Follow-up on investigator-initiated study proposals received
• Participate in and contribute significantly to professional organizations, academic or regulatory working teams
• Act with ethics & integrity; provide non-promotional, balanced, reliable and scientific information, follow strictly company standards and local regulations Scientific & Technical Leadership

QUALIFICATIONS

• MBBCh or PhD is the minimum requirement for this position, linked with the appropriate experience and the profile requirements for this position. A person with post-graduate qualification in any discipline of medicine or management will be strongly preferred
• Pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Experience in pharmaceutical, medical-aid, clinical research or public-health sector
• 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
• Business acumen
• Computer literacy
• Valid drivers license
• Must be willing to travel
• High work ethic

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