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Medical Intern

Kyowa Kirin
Marlow
1 year ago
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Overview

WE PUSH THE BOUNDARIES OF MEDICINE.

LEAPING FORWARD TO MAKE PEOPLE SMILE

At Kyowa Kirin International (KKI), our purpose is to make people smile. This means more than drug discovery and development; it is about embedding care into everything we do to make a difference every day for those that need it most. We’re an inclusive pharmaceutical company that takes time to understand what really matters to our patients, their families, and their healthcare professionals, helping our people to take bold actions that deliver life-changing solutions sooner. Our culture is rooted in our values: Teamwork, Commitment to Life, Innovation, and Integrity. They help us to push boundaries to deliver extraordinary impact and make KKI a brilliant place to work

Job Purpose

To facilitate and support the efficient and effective delivery of key Medical Affairs governance and operations projects and activities across the KKI region while developing the student’s experience and knowledge of working within a global specialty pharmaceutical company.

Responsibilities

Assist with the delivery of key Medical Affairs projects and activities (e.g., advisory boards, medical education meetings and activities, work with Patient or Healthcare organisations) as deemed appropriate by therapy area and your manager. Project management assistance and participation to drive delivery and optimisation of Medical Affairs processes (e.g., Evidence generation, Medical Information, Medical Engagement). Develop and implement management monitoring and quality assurance for Medical Affairs activities to ensure compliance to KKI standards and statutory regulations. Provide Project Management and other support to progress key Medical Affairs studies. Support the generation and update of scientific communication materials (e.g., Therapy updates, Medical Information responses, Medical Science Liaison materials) as requested. Project Management support for key Medical Affairs change initiatives. Assist in the development and generation of reports, metrics, and dashboards to monitor the performance of KKI Medical Affairs and progress against annual objectives. Organise and participate in communication of Medical Affairs activities across the teams and the wider UK business. Help maintain the internal medical databases.

Qualifications

Operates with a high level of integrity, transparency, and accountability. Comprehends and aligns with our organisation’s core values. Aligns and fosters a culture of diversity and inclusivity. Demonstrates initiative, proactivity, and academic curiosity. Encourages and boosts their colleagues through teamwork. Demonstrates clear and effective communication. Demonstrates a desire to learn and improve their performance through feedback.

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