Global Medical Advisor
Description
The Global Medical Advisor (GMA) is medically responsible for the product-related Medical Affairs strategy, its implementation in Global Brand Plans and guidance on executional excellence to regional/local counterparts in Medicine. The GMA is the medical ambassador for the brand to internal and external stakeholders.
As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provides expertise and strategic input to allow for efficient, scientifically and medically adequate drug commercialization efforts in preparation for launch until the end of the product's lifecycle.
- If applicable, acts as Team Member Medical Affairs (TMMA) within core team for his/her product(s). Closely collaborates with all relevant internal global functions (e.g. Epidemiology, early and late-stage Clinical Development teams, Regulatory Affairs, Drug Safety, Marketing, PPSS (Product Pipeline Scientific Support), Corporate Communications, Legal).
- As part of the Medico-Marketing strategy for his/her product(s) develops ' supports implementation of the Global Medical Affairs Strategy into the global Brand plan, Global Publications Plan, Core Medical Communication Points and Product Maintenance and Optimization (PMO). Where applicable acts as country/regional Brand Team Representative (BTR) and is accountable for ensuring core market feedback reflected in Medical Affairs Strategy.
- In collaboration with the matrix team, plans for phase IV trial program and non-interventional studies; where applicable coordinates and provides guidance for the global Investigator Initiated Studies (IIS) program in line with the scientific platform and PMO summary. Together with the (A)HoM(Head of Medicine) /CEG (Clinical Expert Group), approves trials/studies, analyses and interprets data. Provides input into study analysis and data management plans. Accountable for the roll-out of scientific and study data pre- and post-launch.
- Takes product-specific responsibility for Phase IV trial and non- interventional and IIS studies budget and global medical project budget.
- Provides medical and scientific expertise to Medical/Marketing projects and supports related activities such as educational programs, satellite symposia, promotional campaigns.
- Establishes and maintains Scientific Platform and provides indication and product-specific guidance and training to regions/countries. Ensures up-to-date information is shared with local counterparts regarding the area of responsibility through face-to-face meetings, regular webex telecons, intranet maintenance and provision of Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) responses. Iterates content depth ' format in line with feedback from regions/countries.
- Provides product specific input to global Pharmacovigilance (PV) and global Regulatory Affairs (RA).
- Develops and/or provides input to, and has responsibility for the execution of global Publication strategies and tactical plans. Where relevant, writes and, in collaboration with the (A)HoM reviews and approves publications within his/her project(s).
- Chairs or acts as member of Medical (Affairs) Subteams and MedicoMarketing teams, as applicable.
- Represents matrix team at internal conferences and committees.
- Plans, writes and maintains Clinical and Regulatory documents such as: Medical Expert Statements, Investigator Brochures, Clinical Overviews. Contributes to PSURs (Periodic Safety Update Report), ASRs (Annual Safety Report) and Company Core Data Sheet.
- Maintains anexternal focus to ensure a good understanding of the relevant customer groups for his/her designated asset(s) e.g. Health Authorities, Key External Experts, Associations, Patient groups, Payers etc.
- Understands the competitive landscape well and provides medical input with respect to competitor landscape and scenario planning.
Requirements
- MD, PhD or similar (specialist in the respective Therapeutic Area) from an accredited institution.
- With preferably two to five (2-5) years of experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry (Medical Department).
- Successful track record in planning, conducting and publication of Basic Science and/or Clinical Research.
- Sound medical and scientific leadership to drive high-priority projects in collaboration with global matrix teams, regional/local counterparts and external partners.
- Ability to act with grace and resilience under pressure.
- Strong project management skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills and ability to work in virtual teams.
- Full command of English Language.
- Excellent presentation, training and facilitation skills.
- Strong external focus to the international scientific community, top level medical experts and all relevant stakeholders.
- A clear understanding of the relevant indication, key stakeholders, key competitors, solid experience in study design and data analysis are required.
Compensation
This position offers a base salary typically between $170,000 and $269,000. The position may be eligible for a role specific variable or performance based bonus and or other compensation elements. For an overview of our benefits please click here.