The Medical Manager 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 strategies
Translates Global Medical Goals and Strategies into tactics and solutions that support optimal scientific exchange aimed at helping improve patient outcomes and enhancing access
Supports execution of and quickly adapts tactical plans to local business realities
Follows up on Investigator-Initiated Study (IIS) proposals aligned with Our Company ISS Program areas of interest
Collaborates with our research laboratories/Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO) personnel to identify potential investigators for our clinical development programs
In 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 data
Provides 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 team
Communicates scientific and business needs appropriately and effectively across internal and external stakeholders
Builds 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 functions
Develops and executes country medical educational programs and symposia
Leads country advisory boards and expert input forums
Participates in and contributes to professional organizations and academic/regulatory working teams
Regulatory and Market Access Support
Collaborates and leads resolution of regulatory, public relations, compliance, and other asset issues
Supports the resolution of asset safety or quality issues (i.e., contributes content and strategy in regulatory responses and interactions, risk management planning, and implementation)
Provides access support as needed (e.g., health technology assessment, pre-license patient access, reimbursement dossier)
Medical Information
Provides prompt medical information support (e.g., answering medical inquiries) to stakeholders and reviews approval of local response documents
Inclusive Mindset and Behavior
Demonstrates eagerness to contribute to an environment of belonging, inclusion, equity, and empowerment
Leads by example and serves as a role model for creating, leading and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce
Requirements: MD, PhD, or PharmD
A minimum of 2-3 years of clinical and/or research experience in a relevant disease area
Excellent interpersonal, communication, networking, and presentation skills
Experience with local pharmaceutical industry guidelines, regulatory/reimbursement framework, and clinical research guidelines
Strong prioritization skills and ability to understand how decisions fit into the broader context of corporate strategies
Demonstrated 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 level
Ability to effectively collaborate across functions in a matrix environment
This position is open to all candidates.