Medical Affairs Manager Cardiovascular

Job Description Under the general supervision of the Medical Director, Medical Affairs Manager (MAM) manages the medical activities for the therapeutic area(s) in responsibility. MAM is a trustful and active partner in cross functional team – works closely with market access, policy, marketing, etc - regarding all relevant activities related to the therapeutic area(s).In compliance with all applicable country regulations and company’s policies and procedures, MAM’s responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
** Strategic Activities
*** Contribution to short, medium and long-term business objectives by optimizing medical and clinical excellence within the therapeutic area, related to company’s portfolio/product.
* Develop Medical Affairs strategy via Country Medical Affairs Plan (CMAP) for the allocated therapy area(s) and takes appropriate action to ensure proper implementation and appropriate management of budget related to these activities.
* 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 medical initiatives (including data generation studies) within agreed timelines, KPI and budgets.  + Collaboration with clinical department by securing input to company sponsored study allocation, as well as site selection and investigators.

Maintain and update information for local study feasibility on continuous basis and provide timely reply to company’s Request for Information for local study feasibility.  + Implementing publication policy for the therapy areas  + Enhancing company reputation and profile by representing the company in relevant external structures/initiatives and internal cross-functional teams, regional task forces (e.g. Cluster Teams, Regional Medical Affairs Teams) where/when applicable.
** External Interactions - Scientific and Medical
*** Develop and manage a consistent and sustained dialogue with Scientific Leaders, Key decision makers, professional societies board members and other relevant for activity
* As major part of the MAM role is maintaining high level of scientific interactions and engagement with customers. Hence at least 50% of the job should be spent on customer interactions in different forms, like face-to-face meetings (whether in one-to-one engagements or during congresses, company events), e-mails, video conferences, telephone calls.
* Plan and execute Group Input Meetings (Advisory Boards)
* Contribute to company’s sponsored meetings 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.
* Provide tailored responses to customers’ requests for Medical Information, when applicable.
** Internal Interactions - Scientific and Medical/Clinical
*** Provide medical and scientific training, internal medical expertise for business strategies, support/advise within the therapeutic area in cross functional teams.
* Collaborate with Market Access for access plans, reimbursement process, including input into health economics analysis/documentation.
* Provide support to pharmacovigilance (compliance with reporting requirements).
* Ensure clinical and scientific accuracy of medical materials through effective execution of the worldwide review process, as applicable.
** Skills
* ** Proficient understanding of the drug development process, relevant diseases and therapies, and local medical practice.
* Demonstrate strongly ethics and integrity.
* Excellent interpersonal skills related to management of scientific leaders, interactions with KDM, representatives of local authorities
* Collaborative problem-solving approach within the team
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Strong leadership behaviors within delivering value for customers, by understanding and meeting their needs; act with candor and courage; make rapid, disciplined decisions.
* Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization
* Excellent understanding of company core systems,…