Area Medical Advisor, Specialty, Hepatology

Job Title - Area Medical Advisor, Specialty, Hepatology

Line Manager Job Title - Therapy area Head Medical Affairs, Specialty and General Medicine

Job Purpose

• Provide scientific and technical expertise of the highest standards for local medical information, including interactions with Key External Experts (KEEs) and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)
• Provide medical and scientific input and information for business strategy for the region.

Accountability

• primary deliverables of role; its scope; budgetary control (operating/capital), impact on strategy, policy, business or people relationships
• Develop and sustain credible networking with appropriate Health Care Practitioners (HCPs)
• Plan, facilitate and conduct CMEs, symposia, trainings, workshops, scientific meetings, speaker tours, and other product specific campaigns and deliver scientific presentations with consistent messages for key products at these meetings, as required.
• Support and deliver scientific presentations with consistent on label messages at medical education meetings.
• Understand principles of and support Scientific Engagement (SE) activities as per Medical Plans.
• Have clarity in understanding on Scientific Engagements and Promotional Code.
• Become an expert in Hepatology where GSK have brands and support associated activities related to those brands.
• Be updated on scientific knowledge on Hepatology; GSK molecules and its PI to ensure its On Label communications on various platforms.
• Support in feasibility assessment of potential research sites, develop concept notes, proposals, budgets, data collection and monitoring tools for field studies.
• Provide medical inputs into development and execution of brand strategy.
• Pharmacovigilance: Support Named Safety contact in strengthening of Hepatology Pharmacovigilance; ensure self-learning.
• Knowledge/ Education / Previous Experience Required

Educational Background

• Minimum Level of Education - MBBS with post graduate qualification
• Preferred Level of Education - Post graduate qualification in Pharmacology / Public Health

Job-Related Experience

Minimum Level of Job-Related Experience required

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, local language
• Experience of presenting scientific topics at different settings
• A sound understanding of the principles and practice of ICH-GCP and internal SOPs.
• Well-demonstrated ability to understand scientific methods and experimental design.
• 1-2 years in the pharmaceutical industry preferably in the Gastroenterology / Hepatology therapy area.

Minimum Qualifications

• MBBS or MD (Postgraduate)
• Strong understanding of disease management and ability to engage in scientific discussions with Healthcare Professionals (HCPs)
• Good communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills
• Understanding of pharmaceutical industry regulations and promotional compliance

Preferred Qualifications

• MD in Pharmacology, Paediatrics, General Medicine, Community Medicine, or related specialty
• 1-2 years of experience in a Medical Affairs/Medical Advisor role within the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience in Hepatology or relevant therapy area preferred

Key Skills & Experience

• Scientific engagement and medical communication with HCPs
• Cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Medical teams
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations and compliance standards
• Ability to interpret and communicate clinical data effectively
• Certifications or experience in digital scientific engagement/content delivery are an added advantage

Skills

• Digital Fluency
• Enterprise Thinking
• External Stakeholder Management
• High Impact Communication
• Patient Impact