Regional Medical Liaison (RML)

Description

Celgene is a global biopharmaceutical company leading the way in medical innovation to help patients live longer, better lives. Our purpose as a company is to discover and develop therapies that will change the course of human health.  We value our passion for patients, ​quest for innovation, spirit of independence and love of challenge. With a presence in more than 70 countries, and growing - we look for talented people to grow our business, advance our science and contribute to our unique culture.

Purpose

The regional medical liaison (RML) with additional medical project manager responsibilities is an integral position in assuring accurate, clear and valued information regarding Celgene’s science and products to multiple levels within the medical community. The successful RML will communicate complex cutting edge, scientific information and research concepts to healthcare professionals (HCP). The ability to have local support function to facilitate submission of investigator sponsored research proposals is required as is supporting Celgene sponsored research. The RML will provide feedback based on field interactions in addition to providing scientific support, consistent with Celgene research and product support. The RML will in collaboration with representatives of the sales and marketing team organise scientific meetings.

Main responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• On request of the medical director and/or associate director medical affairs oversees investigator-initiated studies in the region and refers requests for research grant for internal review.
• Provides external comprehensive medical support of Celgene products and indications within the Nordic region/country level and in line with the organisational objectives.
• Acts as a scientific resource for health care providers (HCP’s) and Celgene employees, as required.
• Establishes and maintains a functional working relationship with medical, marketing and sales representatives working within the Nordic region/country level supporting the set-up of scientific and medical meetings in order to respond to inquiries from the medical community, address current scientific issues and present new data pertaining to Celgene products.
• Ensure appropriate response to unsolicited scientific questions or requests by health care providers for approved products/brands (in and off label), and for products in development, by: a)  providing accurate scientific data in compliance with company policies, and legal and ethical standards or by: b) liaising appropriately with medical information.
• Supports HCP medical education initiatives in line with the current licensed products and indications and coordinates customer feedback with respect to sponsored medical education events or needs.
• Identifies, develops and maintains professional relationships with high quality KOL’s.
• The medical project manager will be involved in KOL management and in the capacity of visit KOLs when necessary.
• Ensures accurate and prompt reporting in appropriate systems.
• Identifies new opportunities, implements and follows up on IITs and other medical affairs activities.
• Develops required qualitative and quantitative reports, collates competitor information.
• Participates in medical projects, local, regional and Nordic as required.
• In conjunction with the medical director and/or associate director medical affairs, contacts influential centers and investigators to initiate and/or participate in clinical registries/trials and identifies key areas of future research.
• Assists in the conduct of feasibilities for development studies on request of the medical director and clinical research manager.
• Conducts stand duty at regional, national and international congresses/symposia.
• Implements RMP programs for Celgene portfolio during scientific presentations at hospital sites/cooperative groups.
• Identify and report any adverse event in accordance with Celgene pharmacovigilance SOP’s

Skills/Knowledge Required:

Minimum Requirements

• Medical or scientific education or experience from similar positions.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry in the relevant areas of medical Information, medical affairs and/or product management.
• Experience in clinical operations department and/or experience in local affiliate within medical affairs.
• Knowledge of regulatory affairs, legal and compliance environment.
• Application of advanced scientific/medical reading and writing skills.
• Excellent project management, organisation and time management skills.
• Advanced communication and presentation skills.
• Attention to detail, accurate and problem-solving skills.
• Multi-tasks effectively, serves as a role model for completing tasks and delivering on commitments in a timely manner.
• Strong customer orientation; science- based and marketing-minded.
• Acts as a role model for others in line with Celgene values.
• Willingness to travel; possesses valid driver’s license.

Preferred Requirements

• Documented medical or scientific experience in franchise area (e.g. sub-specialty board certification, academic track record).
• Documented track record in medical affairs and/or clinical operations.
• Network of customer contacts.

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