One of the leading global branded pharmaceutical company is announcing a vacant position for Head of Medical Department to develop medical affairs strategy for Rx brands and manage team of MAs.
Reports directly to Country Head. 2 people in direct subordination.
Main requirements:
• Higher medical education is considered, but Advanced degree (PharmD., MD, PhD) is preferred
• Fluent English
• Working experience as Medical Advisor / Medical Affairs Manager with people in direct subordination
• Leadership, management and planning skills. Prior experience in managing of medical/scientific associates is a must
• A minimum of 4 years working in a clinical or pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical environment and solid knowledge on drug development and clinical research
• Good knowledge of the pharmaceutical environment and the role of Medical Affairs to advance the medical and scientific objectives of a pharmaceutical company
• Knowledge of drug development, GCP and local regulations, including regulations of Promotional materials, national and international pharmacovigilance regulations. Familiar with global regulations
• Demonstrated expertise in the scientific methods applied to clinical research and current legislative/regulatory controls applicable to research
• Clinical and scientific knowledge of relevant therapeutic areas, product knowledge, customer market insight, high customer orientation, compliance mind-set
• Translating scientific or clinical data into high quality medical information
• Excellent team playing and communication skills; strong sense of ownership and accountability; interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Understanding of marketing principles and strategies
Main responsibilities:
• As a key member of the Leadership Team, works with other CPO executives to deliver highest possible market presence and clinical practice’ penetration of company’s products
• Leads the Medical contribution to CPO strategy and ensures it takes full account of medical considerations and expertise
• Works with Cluster, Regional and Global colleagues to input to Development and Medical Affairs plans both within country and at a Regional/Global level
• Leads effective execution of cross-divisional Global Development strategies and tactics ensuring strategic alignment
• Participates in the development of strategic plans in collaboration with other teams to drive the success of company’s products
• Ensures appropriate dissemination of trial-generated medical information to educate medical, scientific and regulatory leaders
• Provides a source of key medical knowledge on the company’s products
• Is part of the development of the overall long-term strategy for the country: portfolio growth, business partnerships, ‘roadmap’ for medical activities
• Raises awareness of company’s products / disease areas through the publication of manuscripts, presentations and training, according to local regulations
• Participates in gathering clinical insights / needs / feedback from medical experts / customers in country and communicates to internal partners including Marketing and Global Development teams
• Is accountable for adherence to safety standards, regulations and current legislation
• If applicable manages country interface with Global Development, taking accountability for and optimizing all in-country clinical trials and drives their ultimate success
• Represents the country medical and scientific interests in internal and external (incl. HQ) forums
• If applicable engages and maintains medical experts and investigators in clinical studies
• Builds professional relationships with country level medical experts and participates on cross-functional internal teams
• Understands pathways for communication between Country, Cluster, Region and key Global colleagues /product teams
• Maintains and drives the standards of medical and scientific excellence in the country cross-divisionally through recruitment, training, deployment and development of appropriate associates
• Responsible for proper and compliant reporting of Adverse Events in order to fulfill all regulatory requirements and ethical obligations including timely forwarding of all spontaneous reports to local Patient Safety Head or deputy, etc.
Company offers a competitive salary rate, social package (including car, insurance etc.), ability to work with well-known products, personal and career development.