2021-388 – Medical Lead -Dublin Contractor

Purpose:

This is an 11 month maternity cover contract. 

The Medical lead is a non-promotional Head Office role and part of Medical Affairs, focussed on SP vaccines and associated products. The function of this role is to support the Head of Medical UK/IRE in the execution of Medical Affairs strategies in IRE.

Responsibilities:

• Keeping up to date with IPHA Codes/regulatory changes and processes.
• Apply compliance expertise to the SP medical activities to ensure business needs are meet.
• Help ensure that all relevant SP materials has been vetted through promo mats before use.
• Assist in the development of new claims for key brands.
• Provide medical review / approval/certification of promotional materials for scientific meetings, symposia and other medical education activities.
• Accountable for the medical strategy and tactics of new product launches.
• Assist in the defence of key claims and activities upon challenge by competitor companies.
• Challenge competitor advertising as appropriate and assist in the preparation claims against competitors.
• Approve and supervise non-interventional SP studies

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• IRE Registered and Licensed Heath care professional desired but extensive medical affairs experience is preferred
• Extensive experience of working in Ireland and knowledge of IRE pharmaceutical environment
• With or working towards a higher Medical/Scientific Qualification
• Extensive experience working as a final signatory or code Knowledge – at least 2 years
• Minimum clinical experience of having completed Core Medical Training is desired
• Specialist accreditation and/or Specialist Training is desired
• 2 ½ years plus Pharmaceutical Industry experience covering the leadership of a broad set of medical activities including clinical trials, medical affairs, compliance/ final signatory and external engagement
• Experience of setting, balancing and managing a budget to target is required
• Line management experience is desired
• Ability to lead, manage and develop teams
• Detailed knowledge of Regulatory guidelines and IPHA Code of Practice and standard operating procedures, and experience of their implementation within the business environment including final signatory status
• Principles and practice of medical affairs including clinical trial design, management, analysis and reporting, including GCP
• Preferred knowledge of specific products and related therapeutic areas, including key opinion leaders
• Knowledge of the structure and management of the HSE