MEDICAL ADVISOR- GAUTENG

A leading multinational company has a position for a Medical Advisor in Gauteng.

Description of Role:

The Medical Advisor is a therapy area/product medical expert, and serves to advance the medical and scientific objectives of the company.
They would be responsible for developing and implementing local TA/product medical affairs strategies and planning and executing medical affairs activities:
They would be responsible for external expert outreach and scientific dialogue, and partnering cross functionally internally to support organisational objectives from a Medical perspective, while operating effectively within an increasingly compliance-driven environment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Advanced Degree (e.g. Phar.D., MD, PhD) in relevant scientific discipline preferred but candidates with an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline and demonstrated experience will be considered
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Experience in developing and maintaining expert knowledge for the assigned therapeutic area, and in medical research in general
• A minimum of 2 to 3 years working in a Clinical or Pharmaceutical environment
• Solid knowledge of the Pharmaceutical environment and the role of Medical Affairs to advance the medical and scientific objectives of a Pharmaceutical company.
• Demonstrated expertise in the scientific methods applied to clinical research and current legislative/regulatory controls applicable to this research.
• Ability to comprehensively learn about new subject areas and environments.
• Excellent written and spoken communication and presentation skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with external experts, physicians and other healthcare decision makers.