Medical Affairs Manager
Medical Affairs Manager
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PLEASE NOTE : THIS IS A 1.5 YEAR CONTRACT TO COVER MATERNITY LEAVE
Based in Vilnius or Kaunas you will be 80 remote and 20 office based in Kaunas
Medison offers hope to patients suffering from rare and severe diseases by forming partnerships with emerging biotech companies to accelerate access to highly innovative therapies in international markets.
As the creator and leader of the global partnership category in the pharma industry we strive to be Always Ahead and work relentlessly to bring therapy to patients in need no matter where they live.
Our values are at the core of every action we take and we are committed to going above and beyond for the benefit of the patients we serve.
We are a dynamic fastpaced company operating in over 30 countries on 5 continents. We are looking for outofthebox thinkers people who are passionate caring agile and adaptive to join us on our mission. If you are looking to make a difference in peoples lives we invite you to join us!
Reporting to the Country Medical Head our Medical Affairs Manager (MAM) is a key member of the Country medical team and represents a primarily field and customer focused role enabling medically oriented interaction with internal and external stakeholders on the basis of individual contacts educational events and medical projects.
You will provide medical support including educating the local sales and marketing team as needed becoming an expert on the disease areas under your responsibility ensuring your knowledge is current and thorough.
More senior MAMs will supports the Medical Head in creating the Medical Customer Engagement Strategy and the Medical Affairs projectplan for Medical Launch Excellence and successful Life Cycle Management fully in line with brand strategies and company objectives to meet the predefined targets of the affiliate medical affairs department.
Responsibilities:
Works closely with the Country Medical Head and Commercial team to establish a medical footprint in the Country.
Communicates with different internal functions to synchronize touchpoints with HCPs for optimized customer experience.
Establishes develops and manages collaborative relationships with key external medical experts and opinion leaders related to any current and future disease areas relevant for the company and develops a deep understanding of their needs.
Contributes to the generation and communication of complex scientific information communicating scientific data related to current and future products to all stakeholders.
Reviews and approves promotional and educational material coordinates such reviews and approvals with MA representatives and in accordance with Medison SOPs.
Drives disease awareness in providing external medical disease education and setting up local scientific programs such as symposia regional advisory boards or scientific meetings in accordance with the respective disease plans and in line with current compliance guidelines.
Coordinates and proactively contributes to all prelaunch and life cycle activities for current products and potential pipeline products in the country.
Provides medical support and medical information on unsolicited HCP requests related to any products in accordance with the relevant processes and local regulations.
Is an active member of scientific and educational interactions with therapeutic specialists on diagnostic and clinically relevant aspects of any therapeutic areas worked in.
Locally facilitates any patient access programs (EAP) to address high unmet medical needs.
Collects competitive intelligence and market insights within the region on diagnostic methods and treatment paradigms of any relevant therapeutic areas.
Communicates KOL insights that influence the development of brand plans and strategies.
Proactively supports internal medical knowledge development and provides internal training for MSLs sales and other functions on any relevant disease and product related aspects in alignment with guidance from the Medical Affairs Director EPM.
Manages/supports local aspects of investigatorinitiated trials or other research projects in accordance with respective local laws and with Medison SOPs.
Makes periodic relevant medical and scientific literatures reviews.
Ensures that all activities required by pharmacovigilance and risk management are planned set up and pursued in accordance with respective local laws.
Ensures legal excellence and compliance in all medical activities as per company SOPs and local regulations.
Internal and External Work Interfaces:
Internal all Medison divisions
External clinics KOLs; HCPs; and key decision makers with the MOH etc.
Requirements :
Required Education and Experience:
A strong bioscience education background with a medical degree (Doctor of Medicine (MD) or similar advanced completed University degree (Master PhD or PharmD) in a healthrelated scientific field such as Veterinary Medicine Pharmacy Biology Biochemistry Chemistry etc. is required.
Experienced MAM or Medical Advisor or an individual with previous experience within a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company looking to develop within this role
Candidates must have experience working in innovative companies and on innovative .
Good understanding of local healthcare environment
For Experienced Candidates :
Ideally worked in rare diseases or nephrology and has built solid contacts to top KOLs in the country.
Strong scientific/clinical and medical affairs knowledge
Experience managing medicalscientific projects (e.g. medical studies) endtoend.
Experience discussing on and off label clinical and scientific concepts.
Experience using data insights to decide next actions to enhance customer experience.
Experience working with different healthcare stakeholders.
Skillsets Required:
Ability to understand and effectively communicate scientific and medical information to both internal and a variety of external customers.
Highly collaborative and team spirited.
Patient centric
Excellent active listening skills
Fluent in English with excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to apply medical content in English is essential.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to successfully maintain professional and trusting relationships.
Works effectively in highly dynamic and changing environments displays agility and an incessant scientific curiosity.
Highly engaging with HCPs and focused on and curious about HCPs needs.
Driven by analytical and scientific evidence.
Tremendous emphasis is placed on internal and external stakeholders and strong client relationships.
Integrity and compliance mindset
Comfortable taking initiatives and learning from them (both successes and failures)
Ability to work with senior members of Medison customers health funds MOH etc.
Excellent IT and digital capability skills to communicate effectively in a digital world.
Mobile willing to travel across the country as needed and with valid driver s license.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
