Job Description
The Medical Affairs 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.
Job Description
Translates Global Medical Goals and Strategies into tactics and solutions that support optimal scientific exchange aimed at helping improve patient outcomes and enhancing access 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,
Communicates scientific and business needs appropriately and effectively across internal and external stakeholders Leads country advisory boards and expert input forums,
Provides access support as needed (e.g., health technology assessment, pre-license patient access, reimbursement dossier).
Qualifications:
Medical Degree or higher (e.g., PhD),
A minimum of 2-3 years of medical affairs experience in relevant disease area,
Experience with local pharmaceutical industry guidelines, regulatory/reimbursement framework, and clinical research guidelines,
Ability to effectively collaborate across functions in a matrix environment.
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