Job Description

Regional Medical Advisor (RMA) General & Specialty Medicine, North Region
The RMA will serve as a key representative for our company, engaging with essential stakeholders in the field. The objective of our medical affairs team is to provide scientific expertise across identified regions, products, and therapy areas to these valued customers.
Responsibilities and Primary Activities

• Scientific Expertise: Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the company's products, particularly in the cardiovascular therapeutic area, while staying updated on the latest medical advancements, clinical guidelines, and treatment protocols.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with Scientific Leaders (SLs), Key Decision Makers (KDMs), healthcare professionals, and academic institutions. Engage in scientific discussions, present clinical data, and provide educational support to Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) regarding the company's products and therapeutic areas.
• Support to Medical Strategy: Collaborate with the line manager to provide strategic inputs and expertise to product management.
• Medical Education: Deliver scientific and medical education to internal stakeholders, including sales and marketing teams. Collaborate with the Medical Affairs team to develop and present training materials.
• Scientific Exchange: Facilitate knowledge transfer between the company and external stakeholders by participating in medical conferences, advisory boards, and scientific meetings to gather insights and share data.
• Clinical Data Communication: Interpret and communicate clinical trial data, real-world evidence, and other scientific information to healthcare professionals and regulators, ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Clinical Research Support: Provide medical support for local studies, including identifying study sites for Investigator Initiated Trials.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing, and Market Access teams to provide scientific input, support clinical trial design, and align on medical communication plans.
• Medical Initiatives: Support and lead medical projects aligned with the therapy area, involving strong stakeholder interaction.
• Medical Information: Address medical inquiries and provide timely, accurate responses to healthcare professionals and other stakeholders, ensuring that medical information materials are current and compliant.
• Sales Force Training: Train sales colleagues on assigned therapy areas and assist in pre-launch and launch training for new products.
• Compliance: Adhere to legal, regulatory, and compliance guidelines, ensuring all activities are conducted ethically and in accordance with applicable laws.

Overall, the RMA in Medical Affairs acts as a scientific expert and liaison between the company and external stakeholders, playing a crucial role in building scientific credibility, fostering relationships, and supporting the company's strategic objectives in the healthcare industry.
Values and Behaviours

• Consistently demonstrate company values with a focus on excellence.
• Collaborate harmoniously with internal and external stakeholders.

What You Must Have

• Educational Background: A strong academic foundation in life sciences, such as a medical degree (MD) or doctorate (Ph.D.).
• Industry Experience: At least 1 year of experience in the pharmaceutical cardiovascular therapy area, including roles in clinical research or medical affairs that expose the candidate to scientific and medical aspects of the industry.
• Therapeutic Area Expertise: Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the relevant cardiovascular therapeutic area, including experience with clinical trials and publications.
• Scientific and Clinical Knowledge: Strong understanding of medical and scientific principles, including clinical trial design, data analysis, and interpretation, along with familiarity with relevant disease states and treatment guidelines.
• Communication and Relationship-Building Skills: Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills are essential for effectively conveying scientific information to various stakeholders.
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyse complex scientific data, identify insights, and provide recommendations, particularly in interpreting clinical trial results and addressing medical inquiries.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Capability to work in dynamic environments, adapt to changing priorities, and travel frequently to engage with external stakeholders.
• Regulatory and Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with legal, regulatory, and compliance guidelines, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and ICH guidelines, as well as local regulations governing medical communications.

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Employee Status: Regular
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Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable
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Required Skills: Advisory Board Development, Advisory Board Development, Clinical Development, Clinical Knowledge, Clinical Testing, Educational Program Development, Emergency Care, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Healthcare Education, Health Economics Research, Investigator-Initiated Studies (IIS), Life Science, Management Process, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications, Medical Information Systems, Medical Marketing Strategy, Medical Policy Development, Medical Writing, Pharmacovigilance, Product Knowledge, Product Management, Regulatory Affairs Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Compliance Consulting {+ 5 more}
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Job Posting End Date: 06/30/2025
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