Job Description

Role Summary

·     The Medical Advisor/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)

Required Skills:

Clinical Trial Protocols, Healthcare Education, Health Technology Assessment (HTA), Immunology, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Project Management, Scientific Leadership, Strategic Planning

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

11/30/2026

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