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AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.
Job Description
Job Title: Medical Advisor - Oncology/Hematology (Algeria)
Purpose:
The primary goal of this position is to provide specialist medical/scientific strategic and operational input for Algeria with a focus on oncology/hematology. The role involves core medical affairs activities such as: healthcare professional/provider interactions (Payers, Patients, Prescribers, and Providers), generation of clinical and scientific data enhancing therapeutic benefits and value, educational initiatives (medical education, data, guidelines, and value proposition), and safeguarding patient safety (risk minimization activities/safety surveillance activities). The Medical Advisor will collaborate closely with sales, marketing, and commercial teams to provide strategic medical input into core brand strategies, supporting medical/marketing activities (promotional material generation/product launches) and market access.
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership, oversight, and support for assigned oncology/hematology products/projects in cooperation with affiliate/Area Medical teams, Marketing, RA, Clinical, and other functional areas.
- Establish and approve scientific methods for hypotheses, rational design of protocols, and interpretation of results.
- Participate in the design and execution of clinical trial safety, product safety, and risk management plans. Handle routine and ad hoc safety monitoring reports to regulatory agencies.
- Oversee clinical trials and be medically and scientifically accountable for safety issues and interpretation of statistical analyses for clinical significance.
- Initiate medical affairs activities and disseminate data supporting overall product scientific and business strategy in oncology/hematology.
- Provide scientific/medical education to investigators, clinical monitors, and project team members related to oncology/hematology.
- Understand and comply with regulatory requirements related to clinical studies and global drug development.
- Act as a medical/scientific leader for oncology/hematology projects within Algeria, assisting with the scientific review, development, approval, execution, and communication of medical affairs activities.
- Initiate research projects and drive them to completion, resulting in high-quality publications.
- Lead cross-functional sub-teams responsible for oncology/hematology therapeutic area projects.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Medical Doctorate (M.D.) degree or equivalent in relevant therapeutic specialty, preferably with completion of residency and/or fellowship.
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical trial or medical affairs experience in oncology/hematology within the pharmaceutical industry or academia. 3+ years of experience is preferred, along with proven leadership skills in a cross-functional team environment.
- Expertise in oncology/hematology and knowledge of clinical trial methodology and regulatory requirements, previous experience in Eyecare/Neuroscience is a plus.
- Ability to interact externally and internally to support global business strategies. Must possess excellent oral and written English communication skills. Proficiency in local languages relevant to Algeria is preferred.
Additional Information
Key Stakeholders:
- Healthcare professionals, payers, patients, prescribers, providers
- Internal teams: Sales, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical and Functional Areas
- External partners: Regulatory agencies, medical institutions, and research collaborators
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