Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Medical Advisor. This position will contribute to developing and implementing strategic planning in Ireland by providing medical insight and expert knowledge about the product or disease area. In addition, the role shall identify, develop and maintain credible relationships with healthcare professionals, providers and academic centres.

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation to carry out the following:

Provide fair, balanced, non-promotional and unbiased medical and scientific support in response to specific requests from healthcare professionals regarding our product portfolio or clinical development programIdentify, develop and maintain professional and credible relationships with the healthcare community.Forge strong relationships with Scientific Leaders and Academic Centres in the relevant disease area (s) and collaborate with relevant internal functions to deliver improved patient outcomes.Participates in the development and delivery of the Medical Affairs Plans.Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of relevant products and relevant disease area(s) to act as an expert medical resource.In collaboration with colleagues, facilitate the delivery of data generation activities, including identifying suitable research projects, research centres, investigators and innovative methods to generate data. 

What skills you will need:

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

Medical Degree or Pharmacy Degree.A Higher Science Degree (MSc, PhD) with industry experienceHigh level of knowledge of Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association Code of Practice, preferably a final signatory status.Proven relationship-building skills with scientific leadersUnderstanding of the wider HSE environment, including how to partner with them effectively

As a company, we are committed to 'Inventing for Life' in all that we do. We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. Please don't hesitate to contact the Talent Acquisition Advisor assigned to this role should you need any support during our recruitment process.

We are committed to flexible working where possible, and this is why our Company has introduced a new hybrid working model for office-based colleagues around the world.

Please feel free to speak to us about what flexibility means to you during your application or click on the link to find out more about our hybrid working model

So, if you are ready to:

Invent solutions to meet unmet healthcare needs, please apply today.

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Employee Status:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date:

02/25/2025

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Requisition ID:R335327