Medical Advisor Infectious Diseases

3 weeks ago

Midrand, South Africa MSD Full time

Our Medical Affairs team advances patient care by engaging in scientific exchange with external medical experts and industry leaders ensuring the scientific value of our products is understood. We connect, communicate and train internal employees to ensure a thorough understanding of the science behind the medicine and review further unmet medical needs to support collaboration to further differentiate our portfolio.

**JOB PURPOSE**

The Medical Advisor is a valued co-strategist on cross-functional country teams, with Marketing, Market Access and Policy. The role reports directly to Country Medical Affairs Director and will be responsible for Infectious Diseases portfolio.

**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Consolidate actionable medical insights from the country that can help inform company strategies
- Translate the Global Medical Goals and Strategies into research, data analysis, scientific communication, educational, and other tactics and solutions that improve patient outcomes and enhance access in their country
- Follow-up on investigator-initiated study proposals they receive that are aligned with our company's Investigator Study Program areas of interest - as per guidance and instructions in the Manual
- Support execution of and quickly adapt tactical plan to business realities in country
- Act with ethics & integrity; provide non-promotional, balanced, reliable and scientific information, follow strictly company standards and local regulations Scientific & Technical Leadership
- Infuse country’s scientific and healthcare environment perspective into Regional Medical Affairs Team
- Communicate both scientific and business needs credibly, appropriately and effectively across a variety of internal and external stakeholders at all levels
- Build trust with external scientific community via peer-to-peer scientific exchange, research and educational collaborations, interactions with scientific societies and health organizations, publications, or other.
- Provide therapeutic/functional training to assigned teams and affiliate functions
- Develop and execute country medical educational programs and symposia
- Lead country advisory boards and expert input forums to inform company strategy
- Participate in and contribute significantly to professional organizations, academic or regulatory working teams

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- MBBCh or PhD is the minimum requirement for this position, linked with the appropriate experience and the profile requirements for this position. A person with post-graduate qualification in any discipline of medicine or management will be strongly preferred
- Pharmaceutical industry experience is preferred

***SKILLS & EXPERIENCE**
- Experience in pharmaceutical, medical-aid, clinical research or public-health sector
- Strategic thinking, specifically related to asset value proposition, and clinical and value evidence
- Developing a network of scientific leaders and successful interactions with other key stakeholders (public groups, government officials, medical professional organizations) in therapy areas
- Proven ability to effectively communicate information at country management level, with public groups and to scientific leaders
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical, communication (written as well as oral) and results oriented project management skills
- Strong prioritization skills and ability to understand how decisions fit into the broader context of corporate strategies
- In a matrix environment, able to effectively collaborate across functions
- Business acumen
- Computer literacy
- Valid drivers license
- Must be willing to travel
- High work ethic

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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**Employee Status**:
Regular

**Relocation**:
No relocation

**VISA Sponsorship**:
No

**Travel Requirements**:
25%

**Flexible Work Arrangements**:
Hybrid

**Shift**:
**Valid Driving License**:
Yes

**Hazardous Material(s)**:
**Requisition ID**:R283237

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