Area Medical Advisor, Specialty, Hepatology

Job Description

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Job Title

Area Medical Advisor, Specialty, Hepatology

 

Line Manager -Therapy area Head Medical Affairs, Specialty and General Medicine

 

Job Purpose

• Provide scientific and technical expertise of the highest standards for local medical information, including interactions with Key External Experts (KEEs) and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)

• Provide medical and scientific input and information for business strategy for the region.

 

Key Responsibility:

• primary deliverables of role; its scope; budgetary control (operating/capital), impact on strategy, policy, business or people relationships

• Develop and sustain credible networking with appropriate Health Care Practitioners (HCPs)

• Plan, facilitate and conduct CMEs, symposia, trainings, workshops, scientific meetings, speaker tours, and other product specific campaigns and deliver scientific presentations with consistent messages for key products at these meetings, as required.

• Support and deliver scientific presentations with consistent “on label” messages at medical education meetings.

• Understand principles of and support Scientific Engagement (SE) activities as per Medical Plans.

• Have clarity in understanding on Scientific Engagements and Promotional Code.

• Become an expert in Hepatology where GSK have brands and support associated activities related to those brands.

• Be updated on scientific knowledge on Hepatology; GSK molecules and its PI to ensure its ‘On Label’ communications on various platforms.

• Support in feasibility assessment of potential research sites, develop concept notes, proposals, budgets, data collection and monitoring tools for field studies.

• Provide medical inputs into development and execution of brand strategy.

• Pharmacovigilance: Support Named Safety contact in strengthening of Hepatology Pharmacovigilance; ensure self-learning.

• Knowledge/ Education / Previous Experience Required

 

Educational Background

• Minimum Level of Education - MBBS with post graduate qualification

• Preferred Level of Education - Post graduate qualification in Pharmacology / Public Health

 

Job-Related Experience & Minimum Level of Job-Related Experience required

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, local language

• Experience of presenting scientific topics at different settings

• A sound understanding of the principles and practice of ICH-GCP and internal SOPs.

• Well-demonstrated ability to understand scientific methods and experimental design.

• 1-2 years in the pharmaceutical industry preferably in the Gastroenterology / Hepatology therapy area.

 

Other Job-Related Skills/Background

General Competencies

• Presentation skills at Scientific meetings

• Communication skills, both verbal and written

• Technical writing skills

• Keep up to date with new developments

• Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback

• Build and maintain relationships with colleagues

• Share knowledge with other team members

• Work as part of a team to reach common goals

• Deliver creative ideas for continuous improvement

• Develop good relationships with key opinion leaders

 

Qualifications

• MBBS, MD (Postgraduate)

• Preferred: MD with 1-2 years of experience in a similar role

• Area of Specialisation: Pharmacology / Paediatrics / General Medicine / Community Medicine, etc.

• Understanding the clinical approach towards disease management and conduct peer-to-peer discussions with HCPs

• In-depth expertise in specific specialties to provide a better clinical perspective and drive deeper engagements externally

 

Experience & Skills

• Medical degree

• Pharmaceutical industry or relevant experience is desirable

• Relevant TA experience is desirable

• Understanding of regulations related to promotional practices

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Able to operate as a team player

• 1-2 years in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in the Respiratory therapy area

• Ability to work in a highly technical and complex environment involving direct interfacing with sales, marketing, external customers, and other functions as appropriate

• Ability to adapt to evolving regulations and GSK policies related to promotional practices and scientific engagement

• Strong influencing skills with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Skills

Digital Fluency, Enterprise Thinking, External Stakeholder Management, High Impact Communication, Patient Impact

 

 

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

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