Job offerFor our dynamic growing, innovative Brands division in UK within an already established big generic International pharmaceutical company, we are looking for an outgoing experienced Senior Medical Affairs field professional who dares to look outside the clear-cut frames of a common big pharma job and who can operate in an autonomous entrepreneurial way.
This job offers you the opportunity to develop in the broadest sense by being engaged in all aspects of the business and manage your own daily work.
You will be responsible for the Medical Affairs strategy and Execution of the Medical projects in UK and work closely with the EU/UK Marketing & Sales and Market Access by providing medical content and strategic insights to projects, together with a strong sense of compliance with the pharmaceutical Industry codes.
You will be the first MM for the UK in Oncology which means that your first focus will be on developing KOL networks and setting up a RWE program.
You report to the Lead Medical Managers Europe.
The European Management team is located at different places in Europe and the European offices are in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
This role does not involve direct people management but requires a high level of collaboration and influence across the organization Major tasks & responsibilities (60% field):Medical Affairs pre-launch and post launch strategy at UK level through scientific exchange in the field of oncology.
Mapping of UK KOLs on the disease and KOL insights on the productDevelop links with and support UK networks in the therapeutic areaDrive the Real-World Evidence and Data (RWE/D) studies for UK In close collaboration with UK Market Access Manager for branded team, ensure product Access in local guidelinesOrganizing Advisory Boards (content, objectives, speakers, attendees)Local publications and congress posters within strategy of the productContent input, providing medical slide decks, briefing KOLs for congress and symposia presentations, within brand strategyMedical information on requests to HCPs and medical Presentations to HCPs within Brand strategyHandling Investigator-Initiated trials (IIT): Internal approval and contractingApproval of contracts for external (consultancy/speaker) activities with HCPs Medical scientific and strategic input on Marketing projects and materials in line with EU strategyEnsure all Medical and Marketing projects, materials and presentations are compliant to pharmaceutical codes.The role has responsibility for ensuring all activities are executed in accordance with regulatory and legal frameworks including but not limited to ABPI codes, MHRA, EFPIA, GCP regulations as well as SUN Policies and Healthcare compliance procedures.Acts as internal medical reviewer and approver of materials for compliance with the ABPI Code(s) of Practice.Education Qualifications (Graduate- Post Graduate)Mandatory – (bio) medical (scientific) academic degree Driver's licenseGood knowledge of Clinical Research and Regulatory/Ethical requirementsGood knowledge of ICH GCP and appropriate regulationsWork experienceField-based role, requires both travel for internal and external meetings.Mandatory - Proven Strategic and operational experience in leading medical pre-launch and launch activities for UK Mandatory - Proven track record of partnering with national KOLs (at least 4 years field-based Medical position) and external decision-makers including Regulatory Authorities in the innovative pharmaceutical industryMandatory – previous experience in leading Real-World Evidence and Data generation projects (strategy and studies set-up for UK)At least one-year experience in a commercial function within the innovative pharmaceutical industry (desirable)Dermatology/ Oncology network and experience (preferred)Previous experience in clinical research (in CROs, Pharma or academy/hospital experience) (desirable)Excellent command of English (verbal and written).Technical skills/job specific competenciesStrong understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and medical affairs.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.Good scientific levelStrategic thinkingKnowledge Dermatology or oncology Knowledge of regulatory environment and compliance, pharmaceutical industry codes Good teaching and Presentation skillsFlexibility, patiencePositive creative mindset to challengesLikes to interact with HCPs and being in the field (vs desk)AccountabilityTakes responsibility and owns up to all activities and personal actionsExecutes with agility, without compromising on core valuesFollows through and implements agreed decisions within agreed timelines consistentlyTakes responsibility for personal and team actions, and learns from past mistakesClearly defines accountability within the team and drives them to achieve high performance standardsCollaborationBuilds strong internal networks and communicates across departments and functions to meet business objectivesProactively contributes to the success of other departments and shares credit.
Does not hesitate to seek help Focuses on overall business value to Sun over own department/function Is culturally sensitive and comfortable working in a global contextCustomer CentricityUnderstands and responds to customer/ stakeholder needsDevelops positive long-term relationships with customers/ stakeholdersDisplays an entrepreneurial mind-set and identifies opportunities and ways to stay ahead of competition