Medical Advisor - Medical Affairs (Research Molecule)

Job Description

JOB SPECIFICATIONS EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION : ESSENTIAL: MD Pharmacology/ Microbiology DESIRED: Experience in the relevant therapeutic area will be an added advantage RELEVANT EXPERIENCE4 - 5 years of experience in Medico Marketing/ Medical Affairs Min. 2 years exp in relevant therapy LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS (IF ANY) :English INTERNAL CUSTOMERS: Sales & Marketing teams, New Product Initiative team, Clinical Research department, Sales Training EXTERNAL CUSTOMERS:KOL's / Doctors of the relevant therapeutic area TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 6- 7 days a month JOB OBJECTIVE I.E. THE PRIMARY FUNCTION AND PURPOSE OF THE ROLE Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate communication on technical information to KOLs / Doctors. Also responsible for guiding sales team on appropriate communication to be made and resolving technical queries from medical practitioners along with providing expert regulatory advice and to contribute to regulatory project work. KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS / DEVELOPMENTAL EXPERIENCES I.E. ALL ACTIVITIES PERFORMED TO FULFILL STAKEHOLDER EXPECTATIONS AND WHICH ENCOMPASS THE SPAN OF RESPONSIBILITIES MANAGED. IMPORTANT CHALLENGES TO GO THROUGH IN THIS ROLE AND WHICH ARE CRUCIAL TO BUILDING FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES. 1To train marketing and field staff on disease and therapy during induction and new product launches. 2To conceptualise and organise medical conferences including selection of topic for CMEs/RTM/Symposium. 3To conduct regular meetings & disseminate latest scientific information to KOLS and trend setters (TS). 4To undertake medical writing for various regulatory submissions as well as internal purposes. 5To interact with Clinicians or Patient Advocacy group to increase awareness & importance of organizations products 6To actively collaborate with and support marketing teams for brand promotions 7To collaborate with New Product Identification team for identifying and evaluating new business opportunities JOB COMPLEXITIES I.E. WHAT IT TAKES TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN YOUR JOB 1Updated on regulatory environment and ensuring compliance to increasing regulatory needs 2Excellent relationships with KOLs and other regulatory authorities 3Ability to explain scientific information in easy, comprehendible language to the sales & marketing teams 4Clinical research knowledge and project management skills for implementation of clinical project studies KEY MEASURES OF SUCCESS I.E. METRICS THAT WOULD HELP IN DEFINING AND MEASURING PROGRESS 1No. of new brands launched 2Brand performance 3Effectiveness of the market spend=ROI 4Quality of Medical Information 5Feedback from KOLs 6No. of CMEs etc conducted biannually 7Training Feedback 8Regulatory Compliance 9Clinical Project Timelines & Quality