Job description:

Responsibilities:
 

• Interact with managed care organizations, healthcare professionals, clinical investigators, and other healthcare organizations providing fair, balanced, and scientifically rigorous medical and clinical information
• Meet with healthcare professionals who might be interested in engaging in a scientific discussion regarding a product's medical and clinical profile in the context of approved prescribing information as well as in response to unsolicited questions or requests for information which may involve off-label information.
• Participate in the development and implement tactics identified in the Medical Affairs Plans (MAP).
• Work with MRL personnel to identify potential investigators for Phases 1, 2 and 3 Clinical Research projects, based on MSD needs and on the investigator's expertise and access to appropriate patients.  As requested by MRL, secure participation of investigators they choose.
• Alert investigators to MSD's program for Investigator Initiated Study Proposals (MISP) and to the process for submitting investigator designed proposals for review and approval; encourage and facilitate research publication of MISP studies supported by MSD, in strict compliance with HQ and local guidance regarding MISP's
• When requested (and consistent with local SOPs), may represent the Medical Department at Local or Regional Medical events (e.g. Medical Congresses and Symposia.)  They may collaborate in the coordination of pre-event information and communication of post-event summaries
• Engage in discussions regarding scientific and clinical evidence surrounding new and existing MSD products and claims
• Provide relevant scientific background information for formulary decisions, treatment guidelines and Public Health programs
• Provide fair balanced, objective, scientific information and education to health care providers, formulary committees, basic scientists and to internal business partners as required by identified business needs

Required profile:

Requirements:
 

• Registered Pharmacist or PhD/ MBBS qualification
• At least 2-3 years relevant experience in pharmaceutical industry
• Strong, confident and engaging presentation skills
• Outstanding communication skills and the ability to function within a team environment
• Handling of multiple tasks at the same time and working under pressure
• Proactive "can do" attitude and passion for the science related to the products and associated therapeutic area
• Strong customer facing skills, listening skills, probing skills, and flexibility
• Corporate culture competencies of Leadership Behaviors particularly on Business Integrity
• Experience within a clinical drug development environment preferred

What we offer:

At MSD, we offer Excellent Working Environment & Competitive Remuneration Package to successful candidate. If you think you have what it takes to succeed in this role, Please click apply or ultimately you can Bank in your CV directly to [email protected]k.com