Job in a Multinational Pharmaceuticals Company via Stresert

Our Client is one of the top three Multinational Pharmaceuticals Companies in Nigeria.

MEDICAL AFFAIRS MEDICAL ADVISOR

JOB PURPOSE
To provide up-to-date brand and disease area medical expertise to shape and implement the Franchise strategy, generate and communicate brand-related scientific data to internal and external stakeholders, build collaboration with the scientific community; to collaborate with Country, Regional and Global team members in the execution of relevant clinical medical activities in assigned project(s).

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES
Prepares and drives the execution of the Medical Affairs strategic plans in collaboration with other functions to support the Franchise and brand strategies
Designs, initiates, conducts and publishes local organizations sponsored studies in the CPO to generate relevant scientific data that addresses local needs and data gaps
Evaluates investigator-initiated research studies for scientific soundness and alignment with the Global Clinical Development Plan and Medical Affairs brand strategy to decide on organizations support
Collaborates with CRMAs, MSLs and Clinical Operations, identifying potential investigators for local and global studies, ensuring inclusive approach for medical experts
Builds professional relationships with country level medical experts
Participates in gathering medical insights / needs / feedback from external stakeholders (eg. HCPs, HAs) in country and communicates to internal partners
Raises awareness of the company’s brands and programs, and disease areas in which the company have programs approved or being developed, through publication of manuscripts, scientific presentations and trainings
Provides a source of key medical knowledge on the company’s pipeline programs and approved brands
Collaborates cross-functionally to provide informed CPO input to IMB proposals
Performs comprehensive evaluation of products passing DDP/FDP to enable effective New Product Planning for the CPO
Works with market access team to develop country-specific HE&OR and market access strategies where applicable
Works with patient associations in the country to gain insights and develop patient centric approach
Collaborates effectively with CPO, Regional and Global Teams in the execution of relevant clinical and Medical Affairs activities
Provides input to Global Clinical Development Plans and protocols.
Ensures that all Medical and Promotional activities and materials are compliant to the company, Pharmaceutical Industry procedures, and to National laws and regulations
Where appropriate: Manages direct-reporting Medical Scientific Liaisons
Provides medical expertise to non-medical functions from the early development phase throughout the life of the product(s) by:
Leading together with franchise head and brand manager the IPS process
Identifying the optimum positioning of the product within the therapeutic area
Establishing close medical collaboration with external experts for new projects
Assisting in the formation of medical advisory bodies as required
Supporting product launches
Maintaining and enlarging medical networks
Supporting the evolution of promotional material
Training sales force on scientific data
Supporting DRA team on creation and updating of relevant materials

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
Minimum: MD or PhD/PharmD degree in Health Sciences required as per country strategy and / or local regulations
Desired: Specialist Medical Degree or specialist qualification related to discipline for which MA is responsible
Highly preferred is previous experience within a Medical function in Pharma industry (either medical person) minimum of 5 years.
Previous experience with Ophthalmology / Transplant would be an added advantage

Languages:
English: fluent spoken & written
Local language: preferable
Leadership Competencies:
Sets clear Direction, Good judgment/Drives change, Superior results /Passion to win, Continuous improvement/Breakthrough thinking & Analytical conceptual thinking.

Functional Competencies:
Scientific technical expertise, Disease and portfolio leadership, Medical education and communication, Medical leadership and stakeholder /HCP Engagement & Operational Excellence.


TO APPLY
Qualified applicants should forward all applications to mgtpositions@stresert.com using ‘MAMA’ as subject of application.

DUE DATE: 15 April, 2015