Key Responsibilities:
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Medical Strategy Development:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement the medical strategy.
- Stay updated with the latest clinical data and research to inform decision-making.
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Medical Information and Communication:
- Develop and review scientific content for medical materials, including slide decks, literature, and product monographs.
- Respond to medical inquiries from healthcare professionals and ensure accurate and timely dissemination of medical information.
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Clinical Research Oversight:
- Assist in the design and execution of clinical trials.
- Collaborate with clinical operations to ensure the quality of clinical research and the adherence to regulatory and ethical standards.
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Stakeholder Engagement:
- Build and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in the respective therapeutic area.
- Represent the organization in scientific conferences, seminars, and other medical events.
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Training and Development:
- Provide medical training to internal teams, including sales and marketing.
- Stay updated with continuous medical education and ensure team members are informed of the latest developments in the field.
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Regulatory and Compliance:
- Ensure all medical activities comply with local, national, and international regulations.
- Collaborate with the regulatory affairs team to support product registrations and label updates.
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Cross-functional Collaboration:
- Partner with marketing, sales, and other departments to ensure alignment of medical strategy with business objectives.
- Contribute to product development teams by providing medical expertise.
Qualifications:
- Medical degree (M.D.) or equivalent. In some cases, a PhD in a relevant field may be accepted.
- Clinical or research experience in the therapeutic area is preferred.
- Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, including the drug development process and regulatory requirements.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and lead initiatives.
- Proficient in scientific literature analysis and presentation.