Medical Advisor, Vaccines

Job Description

Role Summary

·     The Medical Advisor/Medical Manager holds primary responsibility within the country for the development and execution of the Medical Affairs strategic plans and, is expected to spend up to 50% of their time in external engagements.

·     Key responsibilities include cross-functional strategy collaboration and execution, building trust with the medical/scientific community, facilitating peer-to-peer medical and scientific exchange, and providing asset issue resolution support.

Responsibilities and Primary Activities

Strategic and Tactical Leadership

·     Consolidates actionable medical insights to inform company strategies

·     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 business realities

·     Follows up on Investigator-Initiated Study (IIS) proposals aligned with Our Company ISS Program areas of interest

·     Collaborates with our research laboratories/Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO) personnel to identify potential investigators for our clinical development programs

·     In collaboration with colleagues, facilitates the delivery of data generation activities (phases I-IV), including the identification of suitable research projects, research centers, investigators, and innovative methods to generate data

·     Provides non-promotional, balanced, and reliable scientific information following company standards and local regulations

 

Medical and Scientific Leadership

·     Brings the local scientific and healthcare environment perspective to the Regional Medical Affairs team

·     Communicates scientific and business needs appropriately and effectively across internal and external 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 therapeutic/functional training to assigned teams and affiliate functions

·     Develops and executes country medical educational programs and symposia

·     Leads country advisory boards and expert input forums

·     Participates in and contributes to professional organizations and academic/regulatory working teams

 

Regulatory and Market Access Support

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* Percent in field may vary from country to country

Collaborates and leads resolution of regulatory, public relations, compliance, and other asset issues

·     Supports the resolution of asset safety or quality issues (i.e., contributes content and strategy in regulatory responses and interactions, risk management planning, and implementation)

·     Provides access support as needed (e.g., health technology assessment, pre-license patient access, reimbursement dossier)

 

Medical Information

• Provides prompt medical information support (e.g., answering medical inquiries) to stakeholders and reviews approval of local response documents

 

Inclusive Mindset and Behavior

• 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

 

Required Qualifications, Skills, & Experience

Minimum

·     MD, PhD, or PharmD

·     A minimum of 2-3 years of clinical and/or research experience in a relevant disease area

·     Excellent interpersonal, communication, networking, and presentation skills

·     Experience with local pharmaceutical industry guidelines, regulatory/reimbursement framework, 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

Required Skills:

Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Key Opinion Leader Management, Medical Affairs, Medical Knowledge, Project Management, Scientific Communications, Scientific Exchange, Therapeutic Knowledge, Vaccinations

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date:

09/11/2026

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