Job Description
An excellent 12-month fixed term opportunity for an Assoc. Spclst, Medical Affairs at our Red Oak site.
Reporting to the Assoc. Director of Medical Affairs. What you will do: Bring energy, knowledge, innovation, and leadership to carry out the following:
• Working on assigned projects e.g. medical education initiatives
• Where appropriate and with support from the medical affairs team, play a role in identifying, developing and maintaining credible relationships with project stakeholders externally
• Collaboration across Our Company’s internal functions to help the team with strategic planning process
• Providing administrative support for Patient Access Programs and support development of early access processes
• Developing partnerships with market access, regulatory and development colleagues to appropriately and rapidly support gaining access for patients to our medicines e.g NCPE presentation supports, HTAs, CSAs etc.
• Supporting operational aspects for LDGs, working alongside Medical Advisors, and other internal and external personnel. Providing operational and study management support in the planning, conduct and reporting activities
• Lead the metrics dashboard for the medical team and our CTs trackers
• Identify systems or process improvements to enable the department to run efficiently, leading in the digital space
• Review of Medical Affairs Curricula: Conducting thorough reviews and updates of training materials to maintain compliance and relevance
• Support with development of patient pathway/ stakeholder mapping for new Therapy areas
In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:
• Bachelor’s Level 8 degree in Science, Pharmacy or related discipline
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is beneficial.
• Strong communication, project-management, teamwork and Microsoft 365 skills
• Ability to work independently while escalating risks and issues as appropriate
• Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously and function in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivation, flexibility, resourcefulness, and problem-solving capabilities
• A passion for science
Additional location(s) Compensation Information:
Required Skills: Administrative Support, Business Intelligence (BI) Reporting, Clinical Project Management, Continuing Medical Education (CME), Data Analysis, Strategic Planning, Working Independently Preferred Skills:
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Employee Status: Project Temps (Fixed Term) Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: No Travel Required Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): N/A Job Posting End Date: 11/24/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.