Medical Manager

We are seeking “Medical Manager” for a leading multinational pharmaceutical company  located  in Istanbul.Purpose of the PositionThe Medical Manager (MM) is a non-promotional role within the wider company cross-functional team which demonstrates mastery and innovation in the ability to develop ongoing professional relationships with national and regional healthcare opinion leaders and healthcare professionals, and to provide medical and scientific support for company initiatives in selected therapeutic areas. Within the agreed strategy, the MM educates healthcare professionals, company’s internal colleagues (e.g. Medical, Marketing, and Sales), and decision makers in healthcare systems regarding therapeutic areas and related products and services developed and commercialized by company. The MM identifies and establishes networks for most effective and efficient medical-scientific communication. 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 MM is jointly responsible for the realization of short-term and long-term company goals.  Key Responsibilities:Liaises with thought leaders and medical centers to enhance acceptance and advocacy of company’s contributions to advancing medical practice (products, evidence and services) within the scientific community Based on pre-defined segmentation and profiling criteria, identifies and maps qualified thought leaders and scientific networks on an international, national and regional levelDevelop and execute an external stakeholder engagement plan in close collaboration and coordination with the respective cluster organization in Medical Affairs, Commercial and Market AccessBuilds rapport and maintains peer-to-peer relationships with key influencers at major academic institutions, hospitals and scientific societiesSupport speakers and key influencers in preparing and delivering presentations and scientific contributions upon request, e.g. accompanying to international and national congresses and scientific eventsEnsures medical value messages on the products/areas of therapeutic interest are conveyed and advocacy for company’s contributions to medical practice (products, studies and services) is developedEnhances company reputation in terms of medical and scientific expertise by engaging and discussing with thought leaders and key influencers on a high scientific level. Communicate non-promotional general information about our company, including pipeline, research and development programs and other relevant informationReactively and balanced advise thought leaders and clinicians on questions relating to product use (within and outside of the approved label) to better serve patient needs and in compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulationsUse digital technologies and new media to support proactive and reactive communicationDevelops and implements medical education programs across the scientific communityIdentifies topics of interest among the scientific community by capturing customer insights and needs and effectively engages with collaborative clinical groups to define medical programs and activities where appropriateEffectively collaborates with medical department to develop supporting content for medical education programsIs able to conduct scientific education programs in line with corporate requirements and ensure the validity of the scientific contentEffectively communicates expert opinion on scientific, medical and regulatory information through Ad boards or seminars and develops strong scientific relationships by ensuring integrity and accuracy of dataOrganization and participation in medical education activities: identify/support/educate speakersSupports the development and implementation of clinical trials and registries as planned by the medical team at a local stageHaving active role in alliance with AZBrings local support to clinical studies and registries management by providing scientific consulting services to trial investigatorsSupport and manage Medical Affairs clinical activities strategy, planning, design and execution (in close co-operation with HQ and CROs)Support the set up and follow up of registries and other non-interventional Medical Affairs studies.Assists with the scientific review, development, approval, execution and communication of affiliate medical affairs sponsored or supported clinical research activitiesSupports medical affairs activities and generation and dissemination of data supporting overall product scientific and business strategyPropose investigators and sites for interventional and non-interventional Medical Affairs studiesProvides scientific support to customer facing functions and conducts internal trainings to keep them updated on clinical data and scientific insightsEffectively supports customer facing functions by providing medical expertiseConducts internal scientific trainings on a regular basis to make sure all field force roles are aware of new clinical data and scientific insightsProvides customised scientific support (e.g. presentations, slide-kits, etc.) as requested in line with applicable laws, rules and regulations and product strategyConducts all activities in accordance with the applicable laws, rules and regulationsRespects the rules governing relationships with Health Care ProvidersAct in compliance with all local laws, rules and regulations (SOPs and the latest IPHA Code of Practice)Declares immediately any adverse event or quality complaint to the responsible person for pharmacovigilance or quality control in accordance with the applicable laws, rules and regulationsEnsures budgets, timelines, compliance requirements are factored into Programs and scientific activities.Develop an understanding and competence of GCP and ICH, as well as legal and ethical standardsAlert management to possible compliance issuesResponsible for pharmacovigilance operations  Qualifications:Graduate of Medical SchoolBasic knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, drug discovery, research & development, commercialization,Fluent English in reading, writing and oral communicationStrong scientific communication and presentation skillDemonstrated analytical skills and a solid understanding of research methodology, project managementAbility to learn and convey medical/scientific information to healthcare professionals and decision-makers and non-medical groups.Effectively contribute to work on multifunctional teams