Science & Research Jobs in Cairo, Egypt (Now Hiring) — 149 open — Page 7

Job Description

Role Summary

• The Medical Advisor/Medical Manager holds primary responsibility within the country for the development and execution of the Medical Affairs strategic plans and, is expected to spend up to 50% of their time in external engagements.
• Key responsibilities include cross-functional strategy collaboration and execution, building trust with the medical/scientific community, facilitating peer-to-peer medical and scientific exchange, and providing asset issue resolution support.

Responsibilities and Primary Activities

Strategic and Tactical Leadership

• Consolidates actionable medical insights to inform company strategies
• Translates Global Medical Goals and Strategies into tactics and solutions that support optimal scientific exchange aimed at helping improve patient outcomes and enhancing access
• Supports execution of and quickly adapts tactical plans to local business realities
• Follows up on Investigator-Initiated Study (IIS) proposals aligned with Our Company ISS Program areas of interest
• Collaborates with our research laboratories/Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO) personnel to identify potential investigators for our clinical development programs
• In collaboration with colleagues, facilitates the delivery of data generation activities (phases I-IV), including the identification of suitable research projects, research centers, investigators, and innovative methods to generate data
• Provides non-promotional, balanced, and reliable scientific information following company standards and local regulations

Medical and Scientific Leadership

• Brings the local scientific and healthcare environment perspective to the Regional Medical Affairs team
• Communicates scientific and business needs appropriately and effectively across internal and external stakeholders
• Builds trust with the external scientific community via peer-to-peer scientific exchange, research, and educational collaborations, as well as interactions with scientific societies, health organizations, publications, etc.
• Provides therapeutic/functional training to assigned teams and affiliate functions
• Develops and executes country medical educational programs and symposia
• Leads country advisory boards and expert input forums
• Participates in and contributes to professional organizations and academic/regulatory working teams

Regulatory and Market Access Support

• Collaborates and leads resolution of regulatory, public relations, compliance, and other asset issues
• Supports the resolution of asset safety or quality issues (i.e., contributes content and strategy in regulatory responses and interactions, risk management planning, and implementation)
• Provides access support as needed (e.g., health technology assessment, pre-license patient access, reimbursement dossier)

Medical Information (if applicable)

• Provides prompt medical information support (e.g., answering medical inquiries) to stakeholders and reviews approval of local response documents

Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Management (if applicable)

• Assists with recruitment and hiring
• Facilitates onboarding, ongoing training and feedback, and assessment and field coaching
• Supports implementation of Field Engagement Plan (FEP) and individual MSL plans

Inclusive Mindset and Behavior

• Demonstrates eagerness to contribute to an environment of belonging, inclusion, equity, and empowerment
• Leads by example and serves as a role model for creating, leading and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce

Required Qualifications, Skills, & Experience

Minimum

• MD, PhD, or PharmD
• A minimum of 2-3 years of clinical and/or research experience in a relevant disease area
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, networking, and presentation skills
• Experience with local pharmaceutical industry guidelines, regulatory/reimbursement framework, and clinical research guidelines
• Strong prioritization skills and ability to understand how decisions fit into the broader context of corporate strategies
• Demonstrated ability to develop a network of scientific leaders and other key stakeholders (e.g., public groups, government officials, medical professional organizations)
• Proven ability to effectively communicate information at country management level
• Ability to effectively collaborate across functions in a matrix environment

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