Medical Information Specialist - Life Science Graduate

ProPharma•Windsor, QC

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Medical Information Specialist (MIS) position is part of the ProPharma Medical Information Contact Center and follows all corresponding regulations, industry standards, and client/internal policies regarding medical information and the collection and documentation of adverse events, special situation events, and product complaints. ProPharma has been improving health and wellness for 25 years by providing advice and expertise to biotech, med device, and pharmaceutical organizations. They partner with clients through an advise-build-operate model across the product lifecycle, offering consulting solutions in regulatory sciences, clinical research, quality & compliance, pharmacovigilance, medical information, and R&D technology.

Requirements

Life science degree
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proofreading, professional telephone etiquette and empathetic customer service skills.
Ability to write in a fluent and grammatically correct manner in the target language for the role
English language proficiency. Japan-based roles only: TOEIC 800=<
Working knowledge of medical terminology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, regulations and industry standards.
Strong cognitive abilities, including verbal reasoning, critical thinking and analytical ability.
Ability to multitask with attention to detail within restrictive timeframes, including sound planning, prioritizing and organizational skills.
Proactive with demonstrative ability to independently identify problems and suggest effective solutions.
Ability to learn, take instruction and apply to daily operations/tasks.
Receptive to constructive feedback and able to take responsibility for work allocated.
Self-motivating. Ability to demonstrate initiative and internal drive. Willingness to seek out additional workload projects.
Effectively work independently and as part of a team.
Highly proficient in computer applications, including Microsoft Office software platforms and Adobe Acrobat, and experience using a document management system. Aptitude to learn other computer systems including inquiry handling database.

Responsibilities

Responds to unsolicited consumer, health care professional and other external customer requests for medical and safety information received via telephone, website/e-mail, letter, fax, and scientific meetings on behalf of ProPharma’s pharmaceutical clients.
Provides labeled and unlabeled medical/safety information responses in accordance with regulatory requirements, industry standards and client and ProPharma internal policies and practices.
Accurately identifies, documents and reports adverse events, pregnancy reports, special situation events and product complaints in a clear and concise manner per government regulations, ProPharma Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and client Working Practices (WPs).
Ensures tasks are completed within the deadlines documented in the agreed ProPharma SOPs and WPs.
Formulates and provides accurate responses utilizing approved labeling and company standard responses, published literature and other data. Assists with writing custom medical information responses utilizing this data.
Logging all enquiries handled in an accurate, comprehensive, and timely fashion into Inquiry Handling Systems.
Maintains quality in all areas of the job, including performing quality checks on Adverse Events, Product Quality Complaints, correspondence, and enquiries logged into the Inquiry Handling Systems.
Provides after-hours coverage on a rotated basis subject to business requirements.
Adheres to company and country-specific privacy policies, ensuring any confidential information or personal data related to ProPharma and its clients is managed in accordance with Data Privacy regulations described in ProPharma SOPs and the Confidentiality Statement within the Contract of Employment.
Complies with the Company’s health and safety policies.
Other activities as assigned as delegated by the Manager.