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Job Description I am currently collaborating with a
Top Pharmaceutical company that are looking for an experienced
Medical Affairs leader to join their team! In this role you will
take part in shaping the global medical vision and optimizing the
full lifecycle of high-impact medical assets. In this senior role,
you will drive the alignment of medical deliverables with the goals
of the Global Asset Teams, positioning the asset for sustained
success in a dynamic healthcare landscape. Additionally, will
define, drive, and deliver a comprehensive, integrated medical
strategy that aligns seamlessly with R&D, access, commercial,
regulatory, and manufacturing plans to support the global brand
vision. This is a unique opportunity to influence pivotal
decision-making and elevate our global impact through every phase
of the asset lifecycle, ensuring its value to patients, healthcare
providers, and stakeholders worldwide Main responsibilities / job
expectations: - Contribute to the design and implementation of the
integrated evidence generation plan (IEGP) for the asset. - Support
the development and execution of the medical plan in alignment with
lifecycle management strategies. - Analyze and synthesize
scientific literature, clinical data, and competitive intelligence
to inform strategic decisions. - Provide medical input into the
design and execution of clinical trials and observational studies.

  • Review clinical study protocols, investigator brochures, and
    study reports to ensure scientific and clinical rigor. - Liaise
    with clinical operations and other functions to ensure timely
    execution of trials within medical standards. - Support development
    of core scientific content for medical education, KOL engagement,
    and congress presentations. - Contribute to scientific
    publications, abstracts, posters, and presentations in
    collaboration with medical writing and publication teams. -
    Represent the company at scientific congresses and engage with KOLs
    and external stakeholders to gather insights and communicate
    medical value. - Collaborate closely with Regulatory, Safety, HEOR,
    Market Access, and Commercial functions to align medical
    deliverables with business needs. - Participate in cross-functional
    meetings and contribute medical expertise to inform strategy,
    tactics, and risk mitigation. - Partner with country medical teams
    to ensure local execution is aligned with the global medical plan.
  • Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with relevant
    SOPs, regulations, and ethical standards. - Support internal
    reviews and governance processes for promotional and
    non-promotional material development. - Act as a therapeutic area
    expert within the team, providing insights into the disease area,
    treatment landscape, and emerging trends. - Support internal
    training and scientific alignment across the asset team and broader
    medical affairs organization. Education / Certifications: MD;
    PharmaD Skills: • Excellent strategic thinking skills (branding,
    targeting, segmentation, life cycle management) – ability to think
    long term implication of decisions and actions. • Strong business
    acumen and understanding of global markets. • Strong influencing
    and communication skills with consistent feedback from key
    stakeholders • Very customer focused mindset and capacity to
    provide both strategic thinking and operational solutions to
    countries. • Outstanding stakeholder management skills and
    confidence with senior leaders. Innovative scientific mindset •
    Deep appreciation of patient centricity • Outstanding sense of
    urgency and ability to pace the team’s work to achieve milestone
    achievement in highly competitive environment. • Strong
    interpersonal, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
    across all levels of the organization. • Cross-cultural awareness
    with a demonstrated ability to work with a cross-functional team to
    gather appropriate inputs, challenge ideas, come to a clear
    decision, align on priorities and track performance.

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