Global Medical Advisor

Global Medical Advisor (Ex US)

Job purpose

The Medical Advisor – Global (Ex–US) will hold a broad range of responsibilities in a small company setting. This is a hands-on role that supports the Global Medical Director (Ex US) to define the medical plans for the Blue Earth Diagnostics assets and ensures the implementation of medical activities outside of the USA.

This individual will work across medical affairs, medical compliance (acting as ABPI signatory), post marketing research and medical operations. This entails engaging and collaborating with healthcare organisations, healthcare professionals and customers – both internal and external - and generating and communicating relevant, meaningful and impactful data. In so-doing, this can help to drive our scientific credibility and reputation as a company; enables stakeholders to make informed choices for patients; and operating with due regard to all relevant regulations and compliance requirements. The individual will also support execution of data generation (IITs and Phase IV and non-interventional studies) and dissemination strategies.

Main Responsibilities, Activities, Duties and Tasks

• Supporting the development of a medical plan within the European and ROW Medical Plan
• Medical and scientific support for European medical affairs activities, including medical information, Advisory Boards, educational programs, conferences and symposia and other activities in support of the commercial use of BED products.
• Medical review and approval of BED and affiliated company European (including UK) promotional and non-promotional materials and activities; oversight of appropriate SOP development.
• Medical and scientific input, data review, and contributions to publications and communications strategies, in collaboration with US Medical Affairs functions
• Key Opinion Leader management, outside the USA and focused on Europe.
• Oversight of regional and international Key Opinion Leader identification and management, including speaker/imaging consultant training.
• Support of European medical information activities
• Medical and scientific support to other commercial and business activities of BED in Europe, and, potentially, other ex-US jurisdictions, as mutually agreed.
• Medical and scientific support to RoW out-licence partners of BED products.
• Medical co-ordination of European data generation activities including Investigator-Initiated Trials (IITs) and Health Economic initiatives
• Subject matter expert and as such delivers internal training to develop high level of medical knowledge across Blue Earth Diagnostics

Education

• Higher Degree (MD/MPharm/Pharmacist)
• Registered medical practitioner or pharmacist registered in the UK
• Higher Medical Qualification (example of MRCP) and Diploma in Pharmaceutical Medicine an advantage

Professional Experience, Knowledge & Technical Skills

• Demonstrable medical affairs experience
• Thorough working knowledge of the ABPI Code of Practice and working awareness of the applicability of the EFPIA code to EU-based promotional and non- promotional activities
• ABPI final signatory or potential to be ABPI final signatory.
• Demonstrated collaborative working with key cross functional partners
• Previous experience of evidence generation including IITs
• Clinical experience in Radiology, nuclear medicine or oncology an advantage
• Experience with diagnostic imaging products and/or radiopharmaceuticals desirable
• Able to travel approximately 20% of the time within the UK, Europe and to the US/internationally, if required.

Soft Skills – Company Values & Behaviours

• Autonomy, self-motivation and efficiency, with an appropriate sense of urgency in a fast-paced and dynamic environment whilst working at times with ambiguity. Strong work ethic.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously
• Strong verbal and written skills with ability to explain complex, challenging issues in a clear manner to all levels of the organisation, especially senior management
• Strong interpersonal skills, including diplomacy and flexibility, and the ability to engage and influence effectively with key stakeholders
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to influence and build relationships/earn credibility quickly across broad global constituencies with competing priorities.
• Strong teamworking. Collaborate with various departments and provide support across all areas of the business as needed, embracing the dynamic environment of a small business.
• Strategic mindset
• Perform any other duties as requested by the leadership team, ensuring the smooth operation and growth of the business.