Medical Advisor (Internal Medicine)
Due to expansion, an innovative pharmaceutical company is looking to appoint a Medical Advisor in Latvia, who will be providing non-promotional medical, scientific and educational support for the company's internal medicine products.
Job Description
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Status
Position has been filled
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Posted
5 years ago
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Employment Type
- Permanent (Full-time)
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Function
- Medical Affairs
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Industry
- Pharmaceuticals
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Therapeutic Areas
- Cardiology
- Neurology
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Seniorities
- Entry
- Experienced
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Location
- Riga, Latvia
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Eligibility
- EU/EEA/EFTA citizenship or a current permit to work and reside in Latvia.
Company Offers
- An attractive compensation package with benefits (performance bonus, company car, health insurance, etc.);
- A new challenge and prospects of career progression within a growing company;
- A high level of responsibility and independence;
- A supportive and friendly working environment.
Requirements
- University degree in Life Sciences (ideally Medical Doctor or postgraduate in Medicine, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, etc.);
- At least 2 years of experience dealing with Medical Affairs activities in an innovative pharmaceutical company (review of promotional materials, medical education, medical writing, study design, study evaluation, expert panel conduct, symposium and workshop management, KOL management, etc.);
- Strong existing professional relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (ideally Cardiologists or Neurologists);
- Excellent communication and presentation skills;
- Fluency in English and Latvian, both written and spoken. At least spoken Russian is also desirable;
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Office tools);
- Prepared to travel locally (30-50% of the time) and internationally.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide medical and scientific expertise for assigned therapeutic areas;
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with KOLs, patient groups and other institutions;
- Coordinate advisory boards, expert and scientific meetings;
- Ensure accuracy of medical content and scientific messages;
- Provide medical education and compliance training;
- Gather competitive intelligence and maintain in-depth knowledge;
- Ensure timely response to all medical information enquiries;
- Report to the regional Medical Director.