Job Description
Medical Manager/ Medical Advisor
At our company, we aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company. We're at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. Join us in our mission to make a difference.
Responsibilities
- Oversees development and execution of the Country Medical Affairs Plan (CMAP)
- 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 corporate needs
- Coordinates with Regional Director Medical Affairs (RDMAs) to implement Global and Regional Medical Strategy to local level bringing the local scientific and healthcare environment perspective to the Regional Medical Affairs team
- Provides non-promotional, balanced, and reliable scientific information following company standards and local regulations
- Provides budget management (planning, execution, and monitoring) of non-promotional medical education programs and Group Input Meetings
- Works cross-functionally with Human Health areas: Marketing, Market Access, and our research & development division Stakeholders (Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance and Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO))
- Collaborates with our research laboratories/GCTO personnel to identify potential investigators for our clinical development programs
- Follows up on Investigator-Initiated Study (IIS) proposals aligned with the Company’s Investigator-Sponsored Studies (ISS) Program areas of interest
- Participates in activities related to the design and execution of LDGs in their country, including scientific discussion of outcome needs with research and the desired implementation approach
- Ensures scientific engagement with scientific leaders (SLs) and key decision makers (KDMs)
- Gathers medical insights according to corporate procedures
- Provides medical review of promotional materials based on corporate standards
- Communicates scientific and corporate needs appropriately and effectively across internal 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 scientific trainings (clinical studies) to internal stakeholders
- Develops and executes country non-promotional medical educational programs
- Leads local Group Input Meetings (advisory boards and expert input forums)
- Participates in and contributes to professional organizations and academic/regulatory working teams
- Partners with Field Medical staff (MSLs and other MM/MA)
- Manages medical information requests (MIRs) in collaboration with GMAC hub (Medical Information and Field Medical Areas)
- 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
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in health sciences
- 2-3 years of clinical and/or research experience in a relevant disease area, public health, or associated area
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, networking, and presentation skills
- Experience with local pharmaceutical industry guidelines, regulatory/reimbursement frameworks, and clinical research guidelines
- Strong prioritization skills and ability to understand how decisions fit into the broader context of corporate strategies
- Demonstrated ability to develop a network of scientific leaders and other key stakeholders (e.g., public groups, government officials, medical professional organizations)
- Proven ability to effectively communicate information at country management level
- Ability to effectively collaborate across functions in a matrix environment
- Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time
Preferred
- Master or PhD
- Post-graduate training in specific therapeutic area, in particular: Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Rheumatology, Pneumology, Gastroenterology, Ophthalmology, Infectious diseases.
**Required Skills: **
Adaptability, Adaptability, Advisory Board Development, Cardiology, Clinical Research, Communication, Data Analysis, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Healthcare Education, Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Market Access, Medical Affairs, Medical Knowledge, Medical Marketing Strategy, Medical Policy Development, Medical Research, Medical Writing, Nephrology, Pharmaceutical Medical Affairs, Professional Networking, Regulatory Training, Rheumatology {+ 2 more}
**Preferred Skills: **
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05/14/2026
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