Field Medical Advisor

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Job Function:

Medical Affairs Group

Job Sub Function:

Medical Science Liaison

Job Category:

Scientific/Technology

All Job Posting Locations:

Riga, Rīga, Latvia

Job Description:

Through activities in line with the Medical Affairs Plan, the MA is jointly responsible for the realization of short-term and long-term company goals. 

Key Areas of Responsibility

• To keep abreast of medical and scientific knowledge.
• Develop and execute an external stakeholder management plan in close collaboration and coordination with other functions including: MAF, HEMAR, Commercial.
• Communicate the value of company products, contribute to e.g. market access activities and formulary discussions
• Proactive and reactive communication of medical scientific data to Leading Specialists and broader external health-care related audiences:
• Support the organization and participation in Medical Education activities
• Organization and participation in Advisory Board
• Provide scientific support to Commercial and Market Access teams
• Understand Real World Evidence (RWE) methodologies, identify data needs and opportunities, support protocol development and engage in discussions with customers to help design RWE projects
• Through scientific interactions, gain valuable insights into treatment patterns, patient pathways  and scientific activities in the therapeutic area and provide strategic input to the company Medical Affairs Plan/ business decision-making.
• Through scientific interactions with Leading Specialists, champion medical value of our products fairly based on the risk- benefit profile of our drugs and contribute to foster innovative therapeutic approaches to benefit patients

Skills and competencies:

• Scientific degree: Medical Doctor, Pharmaceutical or Nature Science university degree
• Strength in research and interpretation of medical data, and deep knowledge of the therapeutic area is a merit
• Relevant work experience, scientific acumen and communication skills in order to be accepted by Leading Specialists in peer-to-peer relationship
• High customer focus with an understanding of the importance of business results
• Innovative, able to work in a matrix and changing environment
• An open-minded collaborative mindset
• High level of self-motivation, proactive attitude, sense of responsibility for customer needs, compliance and accountability
• Strong in building personal relationships

Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

The anticipated base pay range for this position is:

€38.000,00 - €62.560,00

Benefits:

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions. Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans. For more information, visit Employee benefits | Supporting well-being & career growth | Johnson & Johnson Careers.

*This is for informative purposes only. Amounts and actual benefits may vary by location and are subject to change.