The MSL is responsible for Medical Affairs in Germany for a treatment in Ophthalmology during the post-launch phase, with potential involvement in pre-launch activities for new products. The MSL collaborates closely with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in Germany and aligns with the Brand Strategy. Responsibilities include organizing advisory boards at the national level, delivering abstracts at local congresses, and contributing to publications and presentations in partnership with KOLs. The MSL serves as the medical expert on product content and provides scientific education to healthcare professionals (HCPs) and colleagues through presentations and training. Additionally, the MSL supplies medical content and briefing for KOLs at congresses. The role involves close cooperation with Marketing & Sales to provide medical insights for marketing materials and projects, ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical industry codes.
Major tasks & responsibilities (70% field):
* Implement the medical strategy plan at the country level, including mapping experts and KOL insights.
* Develop relationships with national networks in the therapeutic area.
* Coordinate with Market Access to ensure product inclusion in guidelines.
* Organize local advisory boards, including content, objectives, speakers, and logistics.
* Create local publications and congress posters aligned with the product strategy.
* Act as the primary medical contact at congresses and symposia.
* Provide medical input for presentations, briefing KOLs, and developing slide decks within brand strategy.
* Manage medical information requests and presentations to HCPs.
* Handle Investigator-Initiated Trials (IIT) approvals and contracting.
* Approve contracts for external activities with HCPs.
* Develop and deliver medical training to commercial colleagues on disease and product knowledge.
* Contribute medical and strategic input to marketing projects and materials, ensuring compliance.
Education Qualifications:
* Academic degree in (bio)medical or scientific field.
* Training in pharmaceutical compliance rules.
* Strong presentation and training skills.
* Minimum five years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
* At least two years in Medical Affairs.
* Operational experience in pre-launch and launch activities.
* Experience in Ophthalmology is preferred.
Technical skills / job-specific competencies:
* Fluent in English (mandatory).
* High scientific proficiency.
* Influential skills for internal and external interactions.
* Outgoing personality, comfortable in the field.
* Goal-oriented with strategic thinking.
* Knowledge of Ophthalmology therapeutic area (preferred).
* Understanding of pharmaceutical industry codes.
* Strong collaboration skills with marketing and sales.
* Alignment with brand strategy and project follow-up.
* Excellent teaching and presentation skills.
* Flexible, patient, and creative mindset.
Accountability:
* Owns activities and actions, demonstrating responsibility.
* Executes tasks with agility while maintaining core values.
* Follows through on decisions within agreed timelines.
* Builds internal networks and communicates effectively across departments.
* Contributes proactively to other departments' success.
* Seeks help when needed and focuses on overall business value.
* Works comfortably in a global, culturally sensitive environment.
Customer Centricity:
* Responds to customer and stakeholder needs.
* Builds long-term positive relationships.
* Maintains an entrepreneurial mindset to stay ahead of competition.
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