Job offer
For our dynamic growing, innovative Brands division within an already established big generic International pharmaceutical company, we are looking for an experienced Medical Affairs field professional who dares to look outside the clear-cut frames of a common big pharma MSL job and who wants to operate in an autonomous entrepreneurial way. This job offers you the opportunity to develop in the broadest sense by being engaged in all aspects of the business and manage your own daily work. Working in parallel with another Medical Manager based in Madrid, Spain, you will be responsible for the Medical Affairs strategy and execution of the Medical projects in Spain but also provide Medical Affairs support to the Sales and Marketing colleagues of which a demonstrable affinity with seeing commercial opportunities is required. You live in Spain (Preferred locations: Andalucía – Sevilla; Malaga; Madrid; Barcelona, but candidates from other regions will be considered) and are able to speak English because of the communication with the European Management team. You will report to the Lead Medical Managers Europe. The European Management team is located at different places in Europe and the European offices are in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Major tasks & responsibilities
* Development Medical Affairs strategy and execution Medical scientific projects like scientific publications and advisory boards
* Identify and develop peer-to-peer relationships with country KOLs, as well as other influencers and leaders of the scientific and healthcare community, utilizing scientific and medical evidence-based information
* Strategically prepare and support the development, launch of products through scientific exchange in melanoma.
* Support Early Access Program requests from HCPs in Spain for melanoma patients
* Ensure business support to marketing / commercial / market access for Odomzo (sonidegib) indicated for locally advanced basal cell carcinoma
* Lead the process to approval of investigator-initiated trials and monitor progression
* Ensure the appropriate dissemination of clinical and scientific information regarding marketed and pipeline compounds in a timely, compliant and ethical manner
* Develop links with and support national, regional and local networks in Derma-oncology as well as in future potential TAs
* Communicate the latest emerging data to identified experts, response to unsolicited healthcare professional inquiries
* Supporting colleagues in organizing HCP events by providing medical content support to speakers.
Key Performance Indicators / result areas
* Planning and execution of medical affairs tactics in preparation to the launch of new product in melanoma
* Awareness level of medical treatment with sonidegib among treating Derma-oncologists in country and among national Derma-oncologist KOL community
* National Peer-to-peer program planning and implementation
* Prepare prioritized target list
* Setting up and successfully lead local engagement plan
* Planning and implementing national symposia (stand alone or within relevant congresses)
* Local medical publications, including abstracts and posters
* Scientific presentations in hospitals
* Collaborative approach with the cross-functional team (marketing, market access, Key Account Managers)
Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience & Skills
* Mandatory – (bio) medical (scientific) academic degree
* Driver’s license
* Mandatory - Minimum of 3 years of MSL or Medical Manager experience in the innovative pharmaceutical industry
* At least one year experience in a commercial function within the innovative pharmaceutical industry
* Mandatory - Fluent in English
* Desirable: Dermatology / Oncology experience
* Desirable: Experience with Early Access Programs in Spain
Technical skills / job specific competencies
* Good scientific level
* Strategic thinking
* Knowledge Dermatology or oncology
* Knowledge of regulatory environment and compliance.
* Good teaching and Presentation skills
* Positive creative mindset to challenges
* Likes to interact with HCPs and being in the field (vs desk)
Leadership Competences
Execution Focus
* Drives performance by efficiently planning, organizing and managing action plans
* Sets challenging goals, generates commitment and enthusiasm from the team to achieve them
* Finds ways to overcome challenges and obstacles so that assignments are completed and goals are met.
* Depicts a sense of urgency for solving problems and getting work done in the most efficient model
* Constantly monitors results to make sure solutions were effective and takes action if resolution has not been accomplished
Accountability
* Takes responsibility and owns up to all activities and personal actions
* Executes with agility, without compromising on core values
* Follows through and implements agreed decisions within agreed timelines consistently
* Takes responsibility for personal and team actions, and learns from mistakes
* Clearly defines accountability within the team and drives them to achieve high performance standards
* Builds strong internal networks and communicates across departments and functions to meet business objectives
* Proactively contributes to the success of other departments and shares credit.
* Does not hesitate to seek help
* Focuses on overall business value to Sun over own department / function
* Is culturally sensitive and comfortable working in an international context
Customer Centricity
* Understands and responds to customer / stakeholder needs
* Develops positive long-term relationships with customers / stakeholders
* Displays an entrepreneurial mind-set and identifies opportunities and ways to stay ahead of competition
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