Job Description
The scope of the function “Global Lead Medical Information” is to :
- Ensure the creation of high quality medical information content in a consistent and unbiased manner, while adhering to all applicable rules, regulations and SOPs.
- Develop and maintain material such as (Non)Standard Response Letters and Frequently Asked Questions and / or support the development of that material
- Build and maintain Sobi’s scientific literature capacity and provide literature analysis using various tools available.
Key Responsibilities :
MedInfo Processes
Keep overview over processes and agreements involving medical information at HQ, affiliates, as well as service providers contractedStay informed about Medical Information related systems availableGeneral MedInfo tasks and inquiry management
Presence at Medical Affairs / Information booth at scientific congresses if neededEnsure that provision of scientific literature to internal and external customers is compliant with copyright regulationsFollow current medical information processes for the creation and timely provision of high quality medical information responses to internal and external customersIdentify, escalate and record, adverse events and product quality complaint associated with medical information inquiriesBuild and maintain deep knowledge and understanding about Sobi’s product portfolioResponsible for the collection and handling of incoming medical inquiries in collaboration with subject matter experts in adherence to all applicable rules, regulations and SOPsMaintain appropriate documentation / tracking of inquiries and responsesResponsible for the identification of areas that are the subject of frequent medical information inquiriesResponsible for the development and maintenance of standard response letters (SRLs) and frequently asked question (FAQs) documents, as well as for the creation of Non Standard ResponsesProvision of reports and listings to partners and internallyContribute to medical educational activities (eg training material, literature updates, journal clubs) and development of non-promotional material in collaboration with the Medical & Scientific Affairs team if neededKeep abreast of scientific information and knowledge in assigned areasBuilds and maintains cross-functional relationshipsLiterature analyses
Create product-specific literature databases, maintain these databases, and create metrics analyses of articles published to support the work of several cross-functional teams within Medical Affairs and beyond.Backfill capabilities
Backfill Global MedInfo colleagues in case needed.Training
Train relevant functions and subject matter experts in the Medical Information procedures (shared activity).Qualifications
Desired Experiences / Competencies
PhD or Master’s degree in Life Sciences or equivalentExperience of at least three years within the Pharmaceutical IndustryDemonstrated ability to accurately and effectively evaluate and analyze medical / scientific literaturePresentation skillsExperience in Medical WritingExcellent written and verbal communication skills in EnglishExperienced in working with Literature databases (Embase, Medline)Experienced in MS Office, specifically MS ExcelPersonal attributes
Collaborative team player with interpersonal skills, able to work effectively in a team setting and interact respectfully with people of different cultural, seniority and functional backgroundsSense of accountability and ownershipResults orientedEntrepreneurial, driven and engagedHigh scientific and ethical integrityFlexible and able to operate in a quickly changing environmentStrong attention to detail and diligenceAble to work independentlyAbility to engage with key external stakeholdersPrioritization and time management skillsAdditional Information