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J&J Family of Companies Senior Scientific Advisor [Innovative Medicine] in Mongkok, China
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Scientific Advisor is a member of Medical Affairs Department and plays a major role in providing expert scientific advice on branding and strategic development within assigned therapeutic areas
Individual in this position facilitates pipeline product introduction and on-market product access by developing scientific relationships with external stakeholders and collaborating with all internal stakeholders to develop and implement the overall medical strategy in alignment with therapeutic brand strategy as well as company strategy
Scientific Advisor is responsible for the implementation of all related medical affairs activities including KOL development, scientific communication, medical education, data generation, pre-approval access, unsolicited medical information, review and approval of promotional materials and internal training
Essential duties and responsibilities:
Medical Affairs Strategy and Tactical Plan
Develop and implement Medical Affairs Strategy for the therapeutic Area or individual product
Provide “expert medical advice/ insights” into overall launch and product strategy to cross-functional team during new indication or product launch
Work closely with local colleagues from marketing, IMAT, regulatory affairs colleagues during local business planning and strategic planning; have overall ownership for the medical affairs component of a brand plan
Ensure Medical Affairs strategy are aligned with the brand and company strategy and executed on time with well budget management
Ensure medical leadership during cross-functional meetings
KOL Development Strategy
Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with external stakeholders and to identify relevant KOLs for the contribution of medical activities
Develop and implement KOL development plan
Scientific Communication
Maintain a high level of expertise and up-to-date knowledge about the therapeutic area, treatment guidelines or competitors landscape
Highly detailed knowledge of our products and how they “fit” into the therapeutic area.
Be seen as the local therapeutic area/ product expert at a peer level with HCPs
Gain valuable insights through in-depth scientific data discussion and interactions with HCPs on pre-launch and marketed products
Pre- and Post-conference preparation and presentation of scientific data to internal or external stakeholders
Medical Education
Identify local education needs of external stakeholders
Build medical education partnership with HCPs or medical society
Provide speakers with scientific information on company areas of interest or research programs
Data Generation
Develop data generation program/ activities to address local data gaps to achieve better patient outcomes and aligned overall brand strategy
May interact with investigators who initiate requests for support of clinical studies that they design and will conduct in compliance with applicable Company policy
Support execution of company-sponsored clinical studies responsible by Global Clinical Operation (GCO)
Pre-approval Access
- Manage the communication and logistics of pre-approval access program with internal and external stakeholders
Unsolicited Medical Information
- Provide medical information upon request to HCPs within the approved or off-label indications with well documentation
Review and Approval of promotional materials
Contribute to the development of promotional materials by providing medical insight to marketing colleagues
Manage review and approval of promotional materials according to local laws, code of practice and company SOP compliance
Training/ Knowledge sharing
Work with marketing and sale managers to develop sales training plan ahead of product launch, line extension and throughout a product’s lifecycle
Conduct disease or product training to internal staff as/ when required
Medical Compliance
Ensure 100% completion of company SOP and compulsory training
Ensure all medical activities are conducted within the company compliance principles
Special requirements:
Demonstrate ability to continue an update of medical and scientific knowledge
Interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with a board range of audience (scientific experts and/or company personnel)
Advanced presentation skills and business acumen
Provide highly customer focused with an awareness of the importance of business result
Perform an innovative with the ability to coordinate and drive a complex and changing environment
Advanced problem solving, analytical and strategic thinking
Awareness of, and adherence to, Johnson & Johnson Credo values and International Health Care Business Integrity Guide
Be able to travel to overseas meeting/ congress and work over weekend if/ when necessary
Qualifications
Essential knowledge and skills:
Qualification: Pharm, MD, PhD and/ or Master Degree in science or equivalent
Prefer at least 2 years working experience in pharmaceutical industry or research company (over 4 years of experience may consider as Senior level)
Background should include a strong record of deep knowledge of the therapeutic area, strength in research and interpretation of medical data
Experience with scientific acumen and communication skills in order to be accepted by leading specialists in peer-to-peer relationship
Experience with complex business environment preferred
Proficiency in both spoken and written English and Cantonese
This Is What Awaits YOU At J&J
An opportunity to be part of a global market leader.
A dynamic and inspiring working environment.
Many opportunities to work on challenging pro jects and assignments.
Possibilities for further personal as well as professional development.
Many employees benefits:
Supportive team culture, flexible working hours, employee development and wellness support,
Refreshment in the workplace, company gym, JJ Club, corporate events
Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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