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Beerse, BE

Medical Advisor Oncology (hematology) — Belgium/Luxembourg (BE)-0000057L

Description

The Medical Advisor ( MA) is responsible to develop and execute medical excellence and medical leadership in the hematology therapeutic area for the Janssen Benelux operating company and to provide product support in line with Country Value Team ( CVT) strategy for his/her assigned TA and country (Belgium/Luxembourg). Currently the main focus is on myeloma, with other hematology compounds and indications in development. The MA also supports Eprex in all indications. The MA will report to the Medical Affairs Manager, and collaborate with the Medical Affairs Officers (two based in the Netherlands and one in Belgium/Luxembourg)

To be an active member of CVT, and contribute to the strategy in oncology in collaboration with regulatory affairs, Market Access, marketing, sales, and international Medical Affairs (MAF) departments.

Develop and execute agreed MAF plan, in line with CVT.

To be a therapeutic area scientific expert, develop a company vision on treatment paradigms, be responsible for discussing our products, patients' treatment trends and studies in the therapeutic areas in which we are involved, on a peer-to-peer basis with defined audience of Leading Specialists (Physicians, Pharmacists, Hospital Managers, Board Members of Scientific Societies, and other stakeholders) and to be considered a trusted scientific counterpart and be recognized as a partner.

To maximize company product value through high scientific quality communication with Leading Specialists on a peer-to-peer basis.

This includes developing and execution of a national medical affairs plan in collaboration with CVT and IBVT strategy.

Objective is to realize the MAF plan in a manner that is appropriate and compliant with current regulations and overall company policy.

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

To support the Market Access group with development of market access files, as appropriate.

To review promotional materials and check compliance with local regulatory requirements and company policy.

Development and maintenance of a contact network with Leading Specialists :

Understands their needs, key value drivers, practical treatment patterns and scientific activities within therapeutic area.

Communicates value of company products, incl. formulary discussions.

Through scientific interactions, champions medical benefits of products and contribute to foster innovative approaches.

Represents the company within therapeutic area professional associations in cooperation with other Medical Affairs team members.

Partnership in development of new treatment paradigms.

Proactive and reactive communication of medical scientific data to Leading Specialists and broader external health-care related audiences:

Communicates directly and proactively scientific information on our products within the approved label.

Communicates non-promotional general information about our company, including description of research and development programs .

Responds to unsolicited scientific queries of customers for approved products and products/indications in development, based on Medical Affairs and Medical Information documents; in collaboration with Medical Information Manager as appropriate.

Planning, organization and participation in Medical Education activities:
- Identify/support/educate speakers.
- Develop Medical Education programs with scientific third party.
- Manage Medical Education budget within TA, as appropriate.
- Review in line with requirements and HCBI regulations.

Organization and participation in Advisory Boards in cooperation with other MAF team members.

Provision of scientific support to company Sales Representatives, Marketing and others as appropriate

Provides medical training and scientific support.

Acts as a reference point to Sales Representatives for scientific queries, as appropriate.

Support Medical Affairs study execution
- Supports the set up and follow up of registries and other Medical Affairs studies.
- Identifies need for compassionate use / medical need programs within the legal boundaries.
- Proposes investigators and sites for interventional and non-interventional Medical Affairs studies.
- Participates / organizes investigator meetings, develop patient recruitment strategies, follow-up of study and result presentations and publication.
- Receives investigator proposals for IIS and to ensure they are discussed within the Medical Affairs department for decision.

Maintain compliance with local and EMEA SOPs - document training and maintain personal binder according to SOPs.

Accountable for (for allocated product(s)): Execution of the MAF activities described in the Medical Affairs Product plan within the defined budget

Travel: daily work will involve contacts and meetings in Belgium/Luxembourg. Because Janssen is a Benelux organization, some activities and meetings will take place in the Netherlands. Travel abroad will be required occasionally for congresses and international meetings or trainings.

Qualifications


Medical, pharmaceutical or biomedical degree

Experience in a pharmaceutical company and the field of oncology is a plus

Strong analytical, communication, decision-making and leadership skills for interaction with external and internal customers and partners

Highly customer focused

Excellent communication skills (including presentation skills) and team player

Willing to comply with regulatory requirements and with company policy on business integrity

Languages: Dutch, French, English: spoken, written

Essential computer skills: knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Powerpoint and Excel).

Primary Location:Europe/Middle East/Africa-Belgium-Antwerp-Beerse
Organization: Janssen Cilag N.V./S.A. (7025)
Job Function: Medical Affairs