Purpose of the function

Roles and Responsibilities

Based on pre-defined segmentation and profiling criteria, identifies and maps qualified thought leaders and scientific networks on an international, national and regional level

Develop and execute an external stakeholder engagement plan in close collaboration and coordination with the respective cluster organization in Medical Affairs, Commercial and Market Access

Builds rapport and maintains peer-to-peer relationships with key influencers at major academic institutions, hospitals and scientific societies

Support speakers and key influencers in preparing and delivering presentations and scientific contributions upon request, e.g. accompanying to international and national congresses and scientific events

Ensures medical value messages on the products/areas of therapeutic interest are conveyed and advocacy for Daiichi Sankyo’s contributions to medical practice is developed

Enhances company reputation in terms of medical and scientific expertise by engaging and discussing with thought leaders and key influencers on a high scientific level. Communicate non-promotional general information about our company, including pipeline, research and development programs and other relevant information

Reactively and balanced advise thought leaders and clinicians on questions relating to product use to better serve patient needs and in compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations

Use digital technologies and new media to support proactive and reactive communication

Develops and implements medical education programs across the scientific community

Identifies topics of interest among the scientific community by capturing customer insights and needs and effectively engages with collaborative clinical groups to define medical programs and activities where appropriate

Effectively collaborates with medical department to develop supporting content for medical education programs

Is able to conduct scientific education programs in line with corporate requirements and ensure the validity of the scientific content

Effectively communicates expert opinion on scientific, medical and regulatory information through Ad boards or seminars and develops strong scientific relationships by ensuring integrity and accuracy of data

Organization and participation in medical education activities: identify/support/educate speakers

Supports the development and implementation of clinical trials and registries as planned by the medical team at a local stage

Brings local support to clinical studies and registries management by providing scientific consulting services to trial investigators

Support and manage Medical Affairs clinical activities strategy, planning, design and execution (in close cooperation with HQ and CROs)

Support the set up and follow up of registries and other non-interventional Medical Affairs studies

Assists with the scientific review, development, approval, execution and communication of affiliate medical affairs sponsored or supported clinical research activities

Further Roles and Responsibilities

Supports medical affairs activities and generation and dissemination of data supporting overall product scientific and business strategy

Propose investigators and sites for interventional and non-interventional Medical Affairs studies

Provides scientific support to customer facing functions and conducts internal trainings to keep them updated on clinical data and scientific insights

Effectively supports customer facing functions by providing medical expertise

Conducts internal scientific trainings on a regular basis to make sure all field force roles are aware of new clinical data and scientific insights

Provides customised scientific support (e.g. presentations, slide-kits, etc.) as requested in line with applicable laws, rules and regulations and product strategy

Conducts all activities in accordance with the applicable laws, rules and regulations

Respects the rules governing relationships with Health Care Providers

Act in compliance with all local laws, rules and regulations (SOPs and the latest IPHA Code of Practice)

Declares immediately any adverse event or quality complaint to the responsible person for pharmacovigilance or quality control in accordance with the applicable laws, rules and regulations

Ensures budgets, timelines, compliance requirements are factored into Programs and scientific activities.

Develop an understanding and competence of GCP and ICH, as well as legal and ethical standards

Alert management to possible compliance issues

Responsible for pharmacovigilance operations

Education & Experience

Education: Bachelor of Medicine is required

Experience: Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in Pharmaceutical industry required

Skills and additional Requirements

Basic knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, drug discovery, research & development, commercialization,

Fluent English in reading, writing and oral communication

Strong scientific communication and presentation skill

Demonstrated analytical skills and a solid understanding of research methodology, project management

Ability to learn and convey medical/scientific information to healthcare professionals and decision-makers and non-medical groups.

Effectively contribute to work on multifunctional teams