Head: Medical Affairs (South Africa)

Sandton, Johannesburg
Permanent
Full-time

24 days ago

This role functions internally as the lead in developing and executing the most efficient and integrated medical/scientific strategy, including scientific evidence generation and scientific information exchange with all key stakeholders. Externally, the role assists health care professionals to optimize patient care and treatment outcomes through evidence-based decisions and support.Role & ResponsibilitiesMedico-Marketing SupportDeveloping and executing a highly efficient and integrated medico-marketing strategy, including scientific evidence generation and scientific information exchange with all key stakeholdersProvide strategic input for the elaboration of brand plans by being the center of scientific expertiseProviding relevant data evidence to ensure that the overall strategy is clearly defined and consistent with medical affairs and commercial strategic objectives.Reviewing and approving medical and scientific content of Regulatory, Safety, Communications, Medical Affairs, and CommercialPro-actively providing guidance to marketing and sales teamsWebinars/CMEs/Advisory Board meetings/Preceptorship programs - preparing scientific agenda, providing literature & presentation support as required, co-ordination with partners/stakeholdersStrategic support for new launch & existing products - medical/scientific strategy for new launches and strategic LCM inputs for existing productsProviding leadership and strategic direction for interactions and communications with external customers, key organizations, and institutions.Collaborating the commercial teams to address questions and opportunities.Informing stakeholders of unmet needs and facilitating appropriate approaches to address them.Interacting with experts at medical meetings, advisory boards, and outreach meetings to represent the client and strengthen its reputation in the therapeutic areas.Maintaining external orientation by participating actively in external events and activities in our chosen spacesDevelop and implement a strong advocacy plan with experts in the field, academics and professionals and/or patient associations. (Prior knowledge of and established relationships with key opinion leaders in our key spaces considered an asset).Develop a strong advocacy program and organize advisory boards or roundtables to build and reinforce product awareness and gain strategic insights for medical affairs and commercial strategy.Ensure the scientific integrity of information, and relationships with healthcare providers and patient advocacy groups.Compliance in medico-marketing activityEnsuring compliance in medical affairs and medico-marketing activitiesEnsuring compliance in selection of speakers, deciding FMV and evaluating participation criteriaEvidence generation activitiesEvidence generation activity and publications - identify needs for post-marketing programmes and oversee their end-to-end management and execution.Evaluation of New ProductsEvaluation of new products - identifying products to enable the building of a robust portfolioProviding medical rationale & analysis for selected products to BD, Portfolio & CoE teamsConduct of Advisory board meetings for opinion of KOLs on new productsTraining and DevelopmentCollaborate with Training Manager to enhance training program on disease and competitor products and ensure continuous updateSupport Training Manager in developing content and conducting training sessions for new launches as well as scientific updates on existing productsScientific UpdatesLead and contribute to a system of Competitive intelligence and monitoring of publicationsCompilation and circulation of regular scientific updates on major brands/therapy areasActivities for Digital Platforms & OtherEnsure a patient-centric approach to development of medical strategy both for product and device, as well as possible services which can enhance the value proposition of the productDigital Platforms and related activities - support for digital activities like Pill plus, Digital content quality review, revision in content topics, Support for website launch, Webinars, etc.Support market research, opportunity validation, and whitespace analysis to identify new opportunities for new and existing features and functionalities.Partner with the central product teams to build product roadmaps as per needs of the user(s) and market.Planning of the product release or introduction in the countryEngage with potential customers and internal stakeholders to understand problems and potential business opportunities in their respective markets and therapy areas.Identify and lead discussions with potential partners & service providers for enabling new services and revenue streams around the product.Support, planning and monitoring of Product MVPs, Pilot and Launch activities in the market along with central product teamLead/oversee data generation activitiesConceptualization, development, roll-out and monitoring of differentiated Patient Support Programmes for key productsEducation, Experience & Personal Attributes

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.

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