Medical affairs scientist (26563307) - reed.co.uk

• Communicates with external medical community regularly to remain abreast of issues in the field and to provide medical support and direction to them.
• Presents scientific and clinical data for marketed or developmental Gilead products.
• Responds to clinical inquiries regarding marketed or developmental Gilead products.
• Identifies and develops opinion leaders to support Gilead products and trains Gilead approved speakers through personal contacts and on-site visits.
• Establishes strong scientific relationships with opinion leaders, clinical investigators and providers
• Works on Gilead phase 4 program that includes collaboration with investigators and internal Gilead personnel.
• Assists with site selection for Gilead-Sponsored clinical trials according to the request from Clinical teams.
• Anticipates obstacles and difficulties that may arise in the field and resolves them in a collaborative manner
• Works collaboratively with Gilead personnel in other functions such as Sales, Marketing, Regulatory etc.
• Utilizes scientific resources to deliver impactful presentations in a variety of different settings.
• Travels to appointments, meetings and conferences on a frequent and regular basis, occasionally with short notice

Job Description

• Working with Country Medical Director on early development of a variety of projects, he/ she provides independent thought and initiative in the further development of specific projects and ensuing presentations and reports.
• Attends most major conferences and helps coordinate medical affairs activities at conferences and may present to external audience
• Review both promotional and non-promotional materials at Promotional Review Committees.
• Must be fully cognizant of all relevant scientific data
• Must be cognizant of regulatory requirements for field-based personnel
• Must be committed to continuing education to maintain knowledge base

Person Specification

• The ideal candidate will be an MD, Pharm.D or Ph.D with clinical and research experience in the key therapeutic areas (HIV). Industry experience is preferred.

• Clinical patient contact experience is highly desirable

• Must have demonstrated organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• The individual must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills along with excellent judgment and ability to work in a team environment.

• Strong presentation skills are required.

• Ability to travel to domestic and international conferences which will include occasional weekend travel is required