Description :
To implement and execute short and long term medical goals and tactics, with an emphasis on pharmacotherapeutical aspects and with an understanding of business priorities
Provide medical knowledge and scientific update within the therapy areas for external and internal stakeholders & scientific information management and dissemination
Scientific collaboration with selected healthcare professional (External experts) within the therapy area with the objectives of educational programs
Competitor intelligence sharing with internal groups
Internal training and maintaining scientific expertise within the cross-functional team
Responsibilities :
External Experts (EEs) Development :
Mapping and Identification of EEs in the country
Planned activity mapping for the identified centers in the country
Ensure all activities executed with the EEs are within the approved strategic communication
Roundtable discussions and peer-to-peer communications
Speaker briefing and debriefings
Establish scientific collaboration and develop strong relation with selected top EEs in the country
Demonstrate leadership in execution of medically owned activities
Internal collaboration and feedback / Tactical Planning :
Provide Medical Input on development of brand tactical plans and the medical tactical activities and strategies based on knowledge of the specific therapeutic area
Ensure active communication with internal stakeholders cross-functionally and within medicine function
Provide recommendations on potential new investigators
Scientific Information Management and dissemination :
Presentations on updates in therapeutic area, guidelines and disease management Hospital / group / continuous medical education meetings and round table discussions Slide deck preparation and review
Face-to-face discussion with EE Objection handling Handling medical queries
Lead the scientific discussion with external stakeholders in the format required e.g. Letters, meetings, etc.
Literature search
Visits with health authorities
Support of medical information team in handling medical information to health care professionals
Internal training :
Conduct required scientific training for FF and provide continuous updates through different forums
Support E-Platforms across Therapeutic Areas and innovative programs :
Scout and suggest innovative e-programs and platforms for departmental function and therapeutic area development
Maintain Scientific Expertise :
Attending external national and international scientific meetings with EE
Updated with new articles in the relevant therapy areas
Screening of current awareness literature updates for the respective therapeutic areas of local data
Compliance :
Knowledge and adherence to : BI Code of Conduct Anti-corruption and Anti-bribery Policy Local laws and regulations - Policies, Procedures and systems related to Medical Affairs Identified CAPAs in Medicine Learning one source (LOS)
Maintains a code of professional conduct as a medical practitioner and reports instances of unethical practices exhibited by competitors
Requirements :
MD / Pharmacy degree / PhD or equivalence with focus on Physiology, Pathology, Pharmacology
With at least 2 years of Medical Affairs experience within the pharmaceutical industry
Experience in medical function would be preferred
Experience in Diabetes / Heart Failure would be a plus
Qatar, Bahrain, Oman experience is an asset
Fluency in English. Local language would be an asset.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Advanced presentation and computer skills with expertise in literature identification and evaluation
Highly motivated & capable to learn large amounts of scientific content which is then communicated in a clear, concise fashion through letters and presentations
Intellectual curiosity about the field of science / medicine for which they are responsible
Ability to work effectively and share information within a team environment
Excellent self-management skills and ability to adapt services provided based on customer needs
Competencies :
Interpersonal Relationships : Maintaining internal and external relationships, networking, project and team management
Communication : Slide writing, presentation, messaging, influence
Scientific acumen : TA proficiency, scientific methodology
Who we are :
At Boehringer Ingelheim we create value through innovation with one clear goal : to improve the lives of patients. We develop breakthrough therapies and innovative healthcare solutions in areas of unmet medical need for both humans and animals.
As a family owned company we focus on long term performance. We are powered by 50.000 employees globally who nurture a diverse, collaborative and inclusive culture.
Learning and development for all employees is key, because your growth is our growth.