Medical Advisor Job in Nigeria, June 2015
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We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Medical Advisor
Location: Nigeria
Summary
- The Medical Advisor is responsible for the implementation of the
medical strategy of the branch in collaboration with marketing and
sales teams, and for providing medical and scientific expertise to
enable company products reach the maximum of their potential.
- He/she is also responsible for the development of company reputation among its partners.
Responsibilities
Medical:
- Implementation and follow up of clinical studies in West Africa sub region
- Ensure compliance with company procedure in Pharmacovigilance & promotional materials.
- Handle Medical Information
- Responsible for all drug safety matters
- Informing Medical Director on the updates of medical actions in West Africa
- Adapting scientific data into advantages for the patient
Marketing/Sales:
- Communicate effectively on products benefit
- Liaise with the relevant staff in medical, regulatory, marketing
sales etc. to ensure cross functional communication is of high quality
and the company goals are met
- Build Partnership with KOLs & Health Authorities to support company products
- Active participation in all Medico - Marketing activities in the zone.
Regulatory:
- Ensuring ethics in consumption
- Participating in securing ethics in our actions
- Recording clinical studies (ethics committees, Regulatory bodies)
- Support in registering products
- Support for fitting promotional material to scientific , legal and regulatory requirement and company guidelines
Qualification/Experience
- Must have basic medical degrees (MBBS or MD) from a reputable university.
- Post graduate will be an advantage
- Minimum 3 years medical practice post qualification
- At least 1yr experience as a medical sales representative is mandatory
- Sales, marketing, or other business experience in pharmaceutical industry is a recommendation
Competencies:
- Good Knowledge of the health care system in Africa
- Good Understanding of the commercial implications of the business
- Planning and budgeting
- Anticipates and embraces change, adapting behaviour to suit the situation
- Challenges the status quo, generating and implementing innovative ideas and solutions
- Works as part of a team, respecting the opinions, needs and contributions of others.
- Able to build relationships across departments and functions
- Listens and considers others points of view with an open mind
- Goal and results oriented, business acumen
- Demonstrates a high level of energy, drive and personal responsibility to achieve individual goals
- Analyses and solves problems by seeking and interpreting relevant data in a logical manner
- Attention to detail, adopting methodical, systematic, organised working style whilst retaining sight of the bigger picture
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications and CV's to:
[email protected]