Multilingual Medical Information Specialist - Dutch Speaking

ProPharma
Newcastle upon Tyne
2 weeks ago
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Company profile


For the past 20 years, ProPharma has improved the health and wellness of patients by providing advice and expertise that empowers biotech, med device, and pharmaceutical organizations of all sizes to confidently advance scientific breakthroughs and introduce new therapies. As the world’s largest RCO (Research Consulting Organization), ProPharma partners with its clients through an advise-build-operate model across the complete product lifecycle. With deep domain expertise in regulatory sciences, clinical research solutions, quality & compliance, pharmacovigilance, medical information, and R&D technology, ProPharma offers an end-to-end suite of fully customizable consulting solutions that de-risk and accelerate our partners’ most high-profile drug and device programs.


The Opportunity


We’re looking for a Multilingual Medical Information Specialist to join our Medical Information Department. You will be responsible for providing a high-quality Medical Information service via phone and email following full training on designated clients/products. We’re looking for candidates who are fluent in both Dutch and English and we will offer the role on a full time, fully remote basis.


Medical Information At ProPharma


With strategically positioned and seamlessly integrated contact centers around the world, we provide customizable medical information services to meet the needs of companies of all sizes. Whether you need adverse event intake and follow-up, medical writing and content management solutions, promotional review, or other extended medical information services, our team of medical information specialists have the knowledge and experience to effectively support your needs.


You can find out more about our Medical Information department and what they do here: https://www.propharmagroup.com/services/medical-information/


The Day-to-day


  • Answering technical questions received by phone, letter, e mail and fax in respect of designated products in an accurate, confident and professional manner.
  • Complying with the specific Working Practices as agreed with clients
  • Recognising adverse events and defective product reports and handling and reporting these in strict compliance with agreed ProPharma SOPs and WPs.
  • Translating English documents into the target language or vice versa, and delivering these translated responses either on the phone or in writing and quality checking these.
  • Using existing standard responses to prepare medical information correspondence (via client databases) or taking responsibility for liaising with the Medical Information Support Services (MISS) department to request the generation of medical information correspondence.
  • Logging all enquiries in an accurate, comprehensive and timely fashion
  • Managing confidential information in line with Data Privacy regulations
  • Maintaining awareness of, and ensuring compliance with, the legal requirements and professional guidelines associated with the provision of medical information on behalf of the Pharmaceutical Industry.
  • Performing quality checks on Adverse Events, Product Quality Complaints, correspondence to ensure accuracy in all areas of the job.


Skills required


  • A completed Pharmacy or life science degree.
  • Mother tongue/fluency in Dutch and English
  • Strong translation skills.
  • Excellent phone manner.
  • Ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to work unsupervised.


Additional Information


We celebrate our differences and strive to create a workplace where each person can be their authentic self. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Employees are encouraged to unleash their innovative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial spirits. With a holistic approach as an Equal Opportunity Employer, we provide a safe space where all employees feel empowered to succeed.

***ProPharma Group does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters/third parties. Please, no phone calls

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