PE Global are currently recruiting for a Medical Education Associate with a deep knowledge of obesity and diabetes for a contract role with a leading multinational Pharma client.
As a Medical Education Associate/Consultant you will be in a customer facing position, delivering and facilitating education with a primary focus on obesity.
You will have a deep knowledge of obesity and be a key influencer in clinical and therapeutic management, and have current awareness of educational trends and regulations in the external environment.
You will translate these insights into meaningful strategies and education solutions that deliver exceptional health care professional experiences.
These include delivering presentations and structured education programs leading to advances in Eli Lilly being a recognised leader in Medical Education.
Internally, you will collaborate with medical affairs, medical science liaisons, marketing, sales teams and other cross-functional members to align on the learning needs externally with the strategic and tactical direction of the diabetes and obesity portfolio.
As a part of the broader Medical Affairs team, you will seek to learn, share and contribute to the capabilities and success of the broader department.
Externally, within a designated region, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with key opinion leaders and stakeholders.
You will work across priority accounts to support key initiatives and objectives and respond to their needs within the education provided.
Responsibilities Develop and implement effective educational strategies and best practices to optimize the delivery and impact of educational programs aligned with business needs within your region.
Anticipate and have contingency plans for changes in the internal environment and emerging science to ensure timely and rapid adjustments as necessary to meet business and educational priorities.
Work collaboratively and cross functionally to drive the education strategy within your region, tailoring programs to meet the unique needs of local healthcare communities.
Utilize feedback and data analytics to measure the success of educational initiatives and make informed data driven decisions to ensure the highest standards of educational quality.
Develop and implement effective educational strategies and best practices to optimize the delivery and impact of educational programs within your region.
Act as Medical Education subject matter expert within the respective Region, designing and deploying local Medical Education initiatives.
Champion Medical Education: Lead / facilitate the delivery of high-impact medical education programs that empower healthcare professionals to enhance patient care and outcomes.
Effectively communicate complex medical information in a clear and accessible manner.
Ensure data is presented in an accurate, fair and balanced manner, so that when a product is chosen it is used appropriately, safely and efficaciously in patients.
Be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with multiple stakeholders within a designated Region including (where relevant to the therapeutic area) key Thought Leaders, key Educational Leaders/Speakers.
Develop productive relationships with professional and educational associations, advocacy groups, regional and national medical professional groups.
Follow guidelines to ensure quality submissions of educational programs that align with accreditation requirements and receive approval for credits to be used Attend/participate in regional, national and / or international congresses to engage with thought leaders, share insights on educational best practices and bring back valuable knowledge to enhance and shape future educational strategies.
Requirements Deep scientific and clinical knowledge of obesity pathophysiology and treatment landscape.
Clinical experience managing people living with obesity within NHS specialist weight management services or private weight management services is highly desirable.
Experience in delivering quality obesity or cardiometabolic education Experience in using data to make impactful strategic decisions Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills Ability to independently make decisions within guidelines established by internal policies and external regulations University degree (advanced degree in health sciences or Health Care Professional) Ability to effectively communicate in English ABPI code examination.
Supported by Lilly if not already achieved Full clean driving license.
Additional preferences Existing positive trusted relationships with stakeholders in the UK and Republic of Ireland within the therapy area of obesity Pharmaceutical experience Experience with accredited education Teaching qualification.
Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.
Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in UK