Medical Affairs Manager Oncology

Job Description

Under the general supervision of the Medical Director, the Medical Affairs Manager (MAM) manages the medical activities for one or more therapeutic area(s).
MAM Oncology is a partner with marketing and market access regarding all relevant activities related to the therapeutic area(s).
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Contributing to short and long-term business objectives by optimizing medical and clinical excellence throughout the product lifecycle within the therapeutic area

• Providing medical and scientific advice and input for business strategies, market access and others as required, as well as input into health economics

• Developing Medical Affairs strategy via Medical Affairs Plan (MAP) for incumbent's therapy area(s) in the country and takes appropriate action to ensure proper implementation and appropriate management of budget related to these activities.

• Establishing, managing and owning high level of scientific and clinical interactions with customers: Scientific leaders, speakers, investigators, scientific societies or the like

• A major part of the MAM role is maintaining high level of scientific interaction with customers, hence at least 50% of the job should be spend on customer interactions in the form of emails, telephone calls, face-to-face meetings whether pre-scheduled (congresses, symposia) or un-scheduled.

• Being recognized by customers and colleagues as our expert in therapeutic area

• High level scientific and medical/clinical interactions with regulatory and reimbursement authorities.

• Planning and implementation of local Medical Affairs activities within the therapy area(s). Enhancing company reputation and profile by representing the company in relevant external and internal cross-functional, regional task forces or boards (e.g. internally: CE Cluster Team, Regional Medical Affairs Team (RMAT)) where relevant and feasible.

• Developing Medical Affairs Plan (MAP) including relevant strategies related to:

• Brand imperatives, key medical activities, outline specifics for the country (e.g. different standard of care, reimbursement timeline different than others, etc.). Prioritize and define development areas to meet all scientific- and medical needs and clinical care gaps. Identify scientific leaders and topics for discussion needed, as well as developing tactics including, but not limited to:
   

• Management and execution of the GMA portfolio of medical programs and local studies within agreed timelines and budgets

• The planning, initiation and implementation of Local Clinical Evaluations (market experience programs/patient programs or other study types initiated locally) including preparation/review of protocols as needed in alignment with product franchise strategy, securing Sr. Management Approval. Execution of such programs lies with local clinical operations or externally via CRO (Clinical Research Organizations). MAM must secure final clinical study report / manuscript and ensure the publication of LCE.

• Secure input to HQ-sponsored study allocation as well as our national site selection and investigators. Maintain and update information for local study feasibility on continuous basis and provide timely reply to HQ Request for Information for local study feasibility

• Implementing publication policy for the therapy areas, e.g. securing production of review articles or the like

• Actively search for meetings, symposia, congresses, Continuous Medical Education (CME), research grants/fellowships which could bring additional value to the relevant therapy area

External Scientific and Medical Interaction

• Securing we keep the role of the scientific leader by developing and managing a frequent and sustained dialogue with scientific leaders, investigators, and speakers.

• Plan and execute national and regional Advisory Boards.

• Contribute to sponsored meetings (by us) and CME events, including engaging Scientific Leaders as speakers, development of slide kits and giving own lecture as relevant active participation in symposia and congresses.

• Contribute to formulary and clinical guideline development.

• Provide medical and scientific training and support/advise to internal customers, provide tailored responses to customers' requests for Medical Information

Internal Scientific and Medical/Clinical Interaction

• Providing medical and scientific training, internal medical expertise, support/advise within the therapeutic area to colleagues regardless of business unit and business function.

• Provide input to Market Access for access plans and programs including pricing, reimbursement and public affairs.

• Providing support to Regulatory department (support in translation checking (SmPC/PIL), DDLs, Safety information/training materials)

• Providing support to pharmacovigilance (compliance with reporting requirements)

• Ensure clinical and scientific accuracy of promotional materials through effective execution of the worldwide review process.

Education:

• The position requires either a Medical Degree (preferred) or a PhD/PharmaD in life science

Skills:

• Preferred proficient understanding of the drug development process, relevant diseases and therapies, and the local medical practice

• Demonstrating strongly ethics and integrity

• Excellent interpersonal skills related to management of scientific leaders and authorities

• Collaborative problem-solving approach within the team, excellent presentation skills

• Strong leadership behaviors within delivering value for customers including patients by understanding and meeting their needs; act with candor and courage; make rapid, disciplined decisions

• The incumbent is expected to have   appropriate knowledge and qualification, possess a good understanding of the relevant therapeutic areas, a strong working knowledge of all applicable local regulations and our global policies, procedures and processes.

• Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization and collaborate with colleagues on international level are highly desirable qualities.

• Strong stewardship skills

• Flexibility to shift between therapeutic areas upon business needs

• Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization

• Excellent understanding of core systems, tools, and metrics

• English on proficiency level

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Advisory Board Development, Clinical Medicine, Data Analysis, Healthcare Education, Health Economics, Interventional Oncology, Management Process, Medical Affairs, Medical Marketing Strategy, Medical Writing, Mycology, Oncology, Oncology Marketing, Pharmaceutical Industry, Project Management, Scientific Communications, Scientific Publications, Strategic Networking, Strategic Thinking, University Education, Veterinary Office Management

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Regular

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Job Posting End Date:

11/22/2025

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