Job Vacancy For Medical Science Liaison

Johnson & Johnson

  • Accra
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 30 days ago
Job Vacancy For Medical Science LiaisonJob Purpose:
  • To be a therapeutic area scientific expert, responsible for discussing our products, patients' treatment trends and studies in the therapeutic areas in which we are involved, on a peer-to-peer basis with a defined audience of Leading Specialists (Physicians, Pharmacists, Hospital Managers, Board Members of Scientific Societies, and other stakeholders) and to be considered a trusted scientific counterpart and partner.
  • To maximize company product value through high scientific quality communication with Leading Specialists on a peer-to-peer basis. Through activities in line with the Medical Affairs Plan, the MSL is jointly responsible for the realization of short-term and long-term company goals.
The main duties and responsibilities of the position are:
  • To keep abreast of medical and scientific knowledge.
  • Continuously update their knowledge of products, patient's treatment trends and clinical activities and studies within the therapeutic area and patient`s treatment trends in the region
  • Identify evolving scientific concepts with future clinical implications
  • Development and maintenance of a contact network with Leading Specialists.
  • Understand their needs, key value drivers, practical treatment patterns and scientific activities within the therapeutic area
  • Develop and execute an external stakeholder management plan in close collaboration and coordination with other functions including: MAF, Medical Education, GCO, HEMAR, Commercial
  • Communicate the value of company products, contribute to e.g. market access activities and formulary discussions
  • Through scientific interactions, champion the medical value of our products fairly based on the risk-benefit profile of our drugs and contribute to the fostering of innovative approaches
  • Represent the company to other therapeutic area stakeholders including professional associations and patient organisations in cooperation with Medical Advisor(s)/Medical Director
  • Recognize and nurture relationships with rising stars within the scientific community
  • Proactive and reactive communication of medical scientific data to Leading Specialists and broader external health-care related audiences:
  • Communicate directly and proactively scientific information on our products within the approved label
  • Communicate non-promotional general information about our company, including pipeline, research and development programs and other relevant information
  • Respond to unsolicited scientific queries from customers for approved products and products/indications in development, based on Medical Affairs and Medical Information documents
  • Use digital technologies and new media to support proactive and reactive communication
Qualification Required & ExperienceWe'd love to hear from YOU, if you have:
  • Scientific degree: Medical Doctor, Pharmaceutical or Nature Science university degree
  • Public Health Degree is an advantage
  • Deep knowledge of HIV therapeutic area,
  • Project management background can be advantageous
  • Relevant work experience, scientific acumen and communication skills in order to be accepted by Leading Specialists in peer-to-peer relationship
  • Awareness of business strategy and high customer focus with an understanding of the importance of business results
  • Innovative, able to work in a matrix and coordinate and drive a complex and changing environment
  • Awareness of, and adherence to, Johnson & Johnson Credo values and International Health Care Business Integrity Guide
  • Communication and presentation skills
  • Strong business acumen
  • Teamwork, leadership and influencing skills
Location: AccraHow To Apply For The JobTo submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.Closing Date: 15 April, 2021

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