Medical Advisor - Midrand
Salary Negotiable
Midrand, Gauteng
Midrand,
Gauteng
more than 14 days ago
25-01-2020 10:06:17 AM
22-02-2020 10:06:17 AM
MEDICAL ADVISOR
A leading global Generic company has an opportunity for an experienced Medical Advisor to join their dynamic team.
The Medical Advisor is a Therapy area/ Product Medical expert and serves to advance the medical and scientific objectives of the company.
The Medical Advisor is responsible for developing and implementing local TA/product medical affairs strategies and planning and executing medical affairs activities: e.g. event preparation, material generation and review; training; expert insights.
The Medical Advisor is 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 (i.e.: PharmD., MBChB, PhD) in a relevant scientific discipline is preferred but 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 2-3 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.