Key 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 (products, studies and services) 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.
• Communicates 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 (within and outside of the approved label) to better serve patient needs and in compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations
• Uses 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
• Supports and manage Medical Affairs clinical activities strategy, planning, design and execution (in close co-operation with HQ and CROs)
• Supports 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 Key Responsibilities

• Supports medical affairs activities and generation and dissemination of data supporting overall product scientific and business strategy
• Proposes 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
• Acts 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.
• Develops 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

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Medicine is required
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in Pharmaceutical industry
• 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