Medical Affairs Manager

CSL

About The Position

The Medical Scientist roles leverage her/his robust scientific and medical knowledge, paired with operational expertise, to execute strategically aligned tactics delivering business critical objectives thereby maximizing the impact on overall Medical Affairs’ initiatives and contributions towards VFK success Oversees medical activities related to the promotion of the organization's products; may be responsible for clinical trials on marketed products, product line extensions and products under development. Ensures proper information distribution, documentation, labeling and promotional materials for marketed products in compliance with corporate standards and government/industry regulations. Collaborates closely with Marketing, Market Access and sales team.

Requirements

Degree in Clinical Medicine (MD), pharmacy (PharmD), or advanced degree in science( PhD,) preferred
Minimum 5 years' relevant pharmaceutical/ biopharmaceutical industry experience
General clinical trial experience
Knowledge of therapeutic specialty area
Recognized subject matter expert in job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience
Manages large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager
Coaches, trains, reviews, and delegates work to lower level professional
Problems faced are difficult and often complex, requiring analysis of issues and consideration of other job area
Competent in English communication
Demonstrated ability in cross functional collaboration

Responsibilities

Serves as scientific expert and contributes to strategic product plan for the country
Develops and implements local strategy for scientific interactions with the medical community including key opinion leaders and patient advocacy groups
Drive the company-Sponsored Clinical Trials, and supports coordination of investigator led studies and research collaborations at the country level
Serves as scientific consultant and supports commercial, marketing and sales organizations, providing input into promotional and educational materials for relevant therapeutic areas
Ability to evaluate scientific data and proposals for merit and if in alignment with MA strategy
Collaborate with key academic organizations/associations, key thought leaders and key internal stakeholders, at the country or global level
Adapt the localization of global core materials or create, when needed, core medical education materials and or medical deliverables, eg publications
Support the management of vendors to ensure deliverables are received in a timely and cost-effective manner and are executed in compliance with CSL policies.
Serve as an active contributor to multi-disciplinary teams to ensure that Global Medical Affairs activities are strategically aligned and effectively communicated to colleagues
Contribute to data generation and creation in collaboration with GMA and Local MA, and dissemination
Manage activities within assigned budget, and communicate budget variances
Lead or coordinate advisory boards/steering committees' activities with key thought leaders and internal stakeholders to gain scientific insights resulting in actionable outcomes that impact the overall medical strategy at the country or global level
Collaborate with stakeholders within Medical Affairs to provide scientific expertise and direction that is aligned with Medical Affairs strategic objectives such as the development of slide deck presentations, standard response letters, and promotional/medical review per local regulations
Leverage scientific knowledge and expertise through attendance of relevant medical meetings to seek opportunities to scientifically engage key thought leaders who will support future medical initiatives.