Role Summary
- This role holds primary responsibility within the country for the development and execution of the Medical Affairs strategic plans and, is expected to spend up to 50% of their time in external engagements.*
- Key responsibilities include cross-functional strategy collaboration and execution, building trust with the medical/scientific community, facilitating peer-to-peer medical and scientific exchange, and providing asset issue resolution support.
Required Qualifications, Skills, & Experience
1) Education background of Clinical Medicine, MD is required. Specialized in Pediatric Respiratory Medicine/ Internal Medicine-Pediatrics are preferred.
2) Working experience in medical affairs among pharmaceutical companies is preferred.
3) Experience in participating in study projects. e.g., responsible for study design, protocol, or sub-PI, etc.
4) Excellent oral and written English.
5) With the established capability of strategy thinking, growth mindset, and strong interpersonal soft skills.
Responsibilities and Primary Activities
Strategic and Tactical Leadership
- Consolidates actionable medical insights to inform company strategies
- Translates Global Medical Goals and Strategies into tactics and solutions that support optimal scientific exchange aimed at helping improve patient outcomes and enhancing access
- Supports execution of and quickly adapts tactical plans to local business realities
- Follows up on Investigator-Initiated Study (IIS) proposals aligned with Our Company ISS Program areas of interest
- Collaborates with our research laboratories/Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO) personnel to identify potential investigators for our clinical development programs
- In collaboration with colleagues, facilitates the delivery of data generation activities (phases I-IV), including the identification of suitable research projects, research centers, investigators, and innovative methods to generate data
- Provides non-promotional, balanced, and reliable scientific information following company standards and local regulations
Medical and Scientific Leadership
- Brings the local scientific and healthcare environment perspective to the Regional Medical Affairs team
- Communicates scientific and business needs appropriately and effectively across internal and external stakeholders
- Builds trust with the external scientific community via peer-to-peer scientific exchange, research, and educational collaborations, as well as interactions with scientific societies, health organizations, publications, etc.
- Provides therapeutic/functional training to assigned teams and affiliate functions
- Develops Support and executes country medical educational programs and symposia
- Leads country advisory boards and expert input forums
- Participates in and contributes to professional organizations and academic/regulatory working teams
Regulatory and Market Access Support
- Collaborates and leads resolution of regulatory, public relations, compliance, and other asset issues
- Supports the resolution of asset safety or quality issues (i.e., contributes content and strategy in regulatory responses and interactions, risk management planning, and implementation)
- Provides access support as needed (e.g., health technology assessment, pre-license patient access, reimbursement dossier)
Medical Information (if applicable)
Provides prompt medical information support (e.g., answering medical inquiries) to stakeholders and reviews approval of local response documents
Inclusive Mindset and Behavior
Demonstrates eagerness to contribute to an environment of belonging, inclusion, equity, and empowerment
Leads by example and serves as a role model for creating, leading and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce