Regional Medical Advisor (RMA)

Your primary responsibility will be to serve as the key scientific liaison between the organization and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) & physicians within a specific therapy area. This role involves identifying, mapping, and profiling KOLs within a given geography and therapy area on an ongoing basis. You will engage with identified KOLs through medical affairs activities, ensuring alignment with the overall strategic plan. Execution of strategic medical affairs plans, such as medical education, product education, medical evidence generation, advisory boards, pre-license activities, and special projects, will also be part of your duties. As a therapeutic area scientific expert, you will be expected to discuss scientific data related to products, patient treatment trends, and studies within the relevant therapeutic areas with leading specialists. You will work closely with the therapy area lead to support optimal patient outcomes by sharing data, information, knowledge, and insights to meet healthcare professional needs and organizational goals. Additionally, you will represent the organization in various internal and external scientific platforms. Gathering insights on disease trends and treatment patterns from key thought leaders and communicating them back to the therapy lead and commercial teams is essential. You will proactively analyze disease trends and contribute to the development of the annual Medical Affairs Strategy Plan. Handling complex questions from healthcare professionals related to products or disease areas and ensuring compliance with global codes of conduct and guidelines are crucial aspects of the role. You will also be the primary scientific resource for the sales team within the therapy area, providing regular training and updates on the latest medical developments. Collaborating with KOLs to conduct therapy-specific reviews, meta-analyses, case studies, case series, patient-reported outcomes, and publishing them in reputable journals will be part of your responsibilities. As an ideal candidate, you should have at least 2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or a research company, preferably in a project management capacity. A strong academic background with in-depth knowledge of the therapeutic area, research methodologies, and interpretation of medical data is required. You should possess scientific acumen and communication skills to engage with leading specialists in a peer-to-peer relationship. Experience in complex business environments, medical writing, and decision-making based on integrity are desirable qualities. Collaboration, strategic thinking, analytical skills, attention to detail, sense of urgency, and a desire for excellence are key attributes for success in this role. You should demonstrate a track record of success through performance ratings, professional accomplishments, and awards. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential to interact effectively with a diverse audience. Please note that this field-based role involves extensive travel (12 days a month) for interactions with leading KOLs and to drive medical affairs activities, including medical education programs, advisory board meetings, clinical studies, and publications.,