In-Field Medical Advisor

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The position involves leading external medical engagements, fostering relationships with current and future clinical trial sites, and providing actionable insights to inform strategy and enhance organisational readiness for upcoming launches in Ireland. Job Summary  To lead the medical input into the brand strategic & tactical plans, including pipeline  in conjunction with the Country Medical Head  Provide medical expertise and support for all assigned assets with responsibility to Market Access, Marketing and other internal stakeholders   To manage the scientific, clinical and IPHA Code of Practice support of relevant brand activities across the cross functional team that supports the Irish business.     Ensure the correct interpretation and communication of scientific data of Takeda products   Development of KOL and Patient Advocacy Group relationship associated with the TA’s in scope    Collaborate with and provide input into the relevant above country teams    Support the Irish Business by establishing the local Medical Strategy Plan and its implementation for the TA’s of responsibility    To be the product & therapy area expert and lead on medical activities pertinent to the brand team including clinical studies, medically led advisory boards, conference activities.      Responsibilities  Medical/Scientific Affairs    Stay abreast of evolving scientific literature in the therapeutic area(s) of interest and generate local summaries & critical assessments if required    Use specific disease and product knowledge to build Takeda’s reputation in specific therapy area(s); i.e. answer medical/technical unsolicited enquiries from HCPs, provide accurate and non-promotional scientific information relating to licensed and unlicensed indications following unsolicited requests from HCPs, etc.    Proactively identify and develop long term peer-to-peer relationships with opinion leaders and other relevant stakeholders in order to understand their needs, segment them accordingly and implement targeted approach and tactics in order to present medical data in the most efficient way    Develop & maintain an in-depth knowledge of the structure & workings of the HSE    Act as field-based reference point of scientific and clinical expertise for sales force and other internal stakeholders (e.g. Market access) through training and ad-hoc support, in alignment with Takeda project teams     Support compliant local implementation of early access programmes for pipeline products    Capture and share in-field insights & therapy area knowledge to support both the medical and broader brand strategy and business development. Share in-field insights in a compliant manner with relevant business functions.    Participate in the development and implementation of key medical activities (e.g. advisory boards, medical education activities and peer-to-peer training activities)    Provide clinical presentations and medical information in response to enquiries from HCPs   Understand and leverage points of the patient journey    Have & maintain a thorough understanding of the IPHA Code of Practice     Assist and advise on the preparation of promotional material including Promomats review   Generation of/ input into non-promotional materials including Promomats review    Provide medical/ scientific input to internal training as required & provide medical training for allocated therapeutic area / products to other OBU team members   Provide medical/ scientific support to Market Access for NCPE submissions  for the IE OBU in the relevant Therapy Area(s)    Assist in formulating responses to complex Medical Information enquiries as required    Budget responsibility for medical affairs activities    Cross-functional Collaboration   Ensure awareness and communication of medical activities to other departments within the LOC    Participate in local product committees and planning cycles (MRP/MYC/LRF)   Understand future therapy areas including competitor environment      Ensuring compliance with the following regulations / requirements:  IPHA Codes of Practice   ICH E6 (R3) Good Clinical Practice       Desired Qualifications:  Life Science Degree  Medical degree, Advanced Degree (PhD or MSc) in life sciences, MPharm  Experience:  2+ years in Medical Affairs Skills/Competencies: Direct therapy area experience    Ability to interpret and communicate scientific/ clinical data   Ability to engage with KOL community based on existing strong relationships and help to build lasting relationships with KOLs    Business acumen   Locations Dublin-Citywest, Ireland Base Salary Range: €80,000.00 - €110,000.00 For information about our benefits, please click here. Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time