Head: Medical Affairs (South Africa)
- Sandton, Johannesburg
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Degree in Medicine with at least 5 years of industry experience in Medical Affairs
- In-depth understanding of and proven success in how to conceptualize, design, and execute patient programmes
- Broad and formal leadership experience, including excellent “leadership presence” to represent Medical Affairs within the company, to other functions, and to leaders at every level.
- Excellent skills working with experts from other functions and influencing decision making
- High energy and an absolute commitment to a culture that operates with high ethical standards and strives to exceed all goals and objectives.
- Demonstrated ability to inspire confidence while working demonstrating sound scientific judgment
- Comfort operating in a consensus-building role but also able to make specific recommendations and decisions and drive for implementation.
- Ability to inspire confidence, both internally and externally, through leading by example and demonstrating collaborative behavior.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and lead expert Scientific Advisory Panels.
- Ability to understand and effectively communicate scientific and medical data results and information to internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build solid working relationships with the commercial organization, as well as negotiate and influence.