Senior Medical Advisor Ophthalmology – 18 month FTC

Job title:

Senior Medical Advisor Ophthalmology – 18 month FTC

Company

Bayer

Job description

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.Senior Medical Advisor Ophthalmology – 18 month FTCThis is a 18 month contract working in the Ophthalmology teamMajor Tasks and Responsibilities

• It is expected that the role will contain a high degree of customer – facing contact (minimum 2 working days per week) and will carry medical responsibility for liaison with specific high-priority centres such as Moorfields Eye Hospital in London.
• The Senior Medical Advisor (SMA) will help guide the strategic direction in therapeutic areas through design and management of phase IV studies in conjunction with Local Studies Unit and TA head/ Medical Director Ophthalmology, and driving publications as appropriate.
• Act as member of the multidisciplinary brand team, with particular reference to real world data generation and publication, and analysis of competitor data, distilling clear content from the wealth of scientific data
• To lead and take full responsibility for medical input into in marketing and sales operations including product, strategy, campaign development, P.R., issues management and training.
• Help guide the strategic direction in therapeutic areas
• To lead on and take full responsibility for medical input into in the dissemination of balanced, substantiated and relevant information about the Company’s products on request to the medical and pharmacy professions, and to Bayer (Medical, Marketing, Sales) personnel.
• To write or otherwise contribute to the generation of scientific publications
• To lead on medical initiatives fully independently with minimal support, including investigator-initiated requests (IIRs), advisory board meetings, medical training, symposia etc
• To input to health technology appraisals as required by the business
• To act as a leader within the brand team with proficient, proven cross-functional working ability, directing strategy and fully accountable for medical decisions and strategic plans
• To have a fully developed network of tier 1 thought leaders, with expert knowledge of the NHS and UK reimbursement and clinical environment, with particular emphasis on Moorfields Eye Hospital as the largest and most strategically important UK retina centre.
• The SMA will approve materials in line with ABPI Code of Practice as appropriate to qualifications i.e. either medical signatory for certification of promotional material, or AQP for non-promotional inspection

Who you are?

• Either life science degree with higher qualification (e.g. Masters, PhD) in a relevant subject AND considerable medical department experience within the pharmaceutical industry; OR medical degree/pharmacist with previous medical department experience within the pharmaceutical industry or within a medicines regulatory body or similar.
• Experience in driving and managing the medical strategy for various brands in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Ophthalmology experience highly desirable.
• Clinical or other biomedical research experience; able to interact authoritatively with key stakeholders and investigators.
• Excellent presentation and teaching skills and to represent the company in a professional manner at medical, scientific and public events.
• Independent, self-driven, pro-active, extrovert and dynamic
• Ability to form relationships quickly and have demonstrable persuasive abilities
• Highly effective communicator in English, both orally and in writing

Be You at Bayer where you have the opportunity to be part of a culture influencing Health for all and Hunger for none.To achieve our vision we see reward for all our employees as incredibly important, so here are some of the benefits you will receive as a Bayer employee.What we offer

• Competitive compensation package consisting of an attractive base salary and annual bonus.
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private Healthcare, generous pension scheme and Life Insurance
• Wellness programs and support
• Employee discount scheme

• State of the art offices
• International career possibilities
• Flexible and Hybrid working
• Help with home office equipment
• Volunteering day
• Support for professional growth in a wide range of learning and development opportunities
• We welcome and embrace diversity providing an inclusive working environment

#LI-UK#HybridBayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity/expression, family status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and without discrimination. We continue to progressively embrace and adopt actions to advance our Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) commitments and aspirations, #ForBetter.Bayer is committed to providing access and support for all individuals with disabilities and / or long term conditions – during the application process and beyond. Let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply please contact .Location:United Kingdom : Berkshire : ReadingDivision:PharmaceuticalsReference Code:819566

Expected salary

Location

Reading

Job date

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 00:25:15 GMT

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