Medical Advisor (Immunology)

MEDICAL ADVISOR (IMMUNOLOGY)

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Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is dedicated to addressing and solving some of the most important unmet medical needs of our time in India, in oncology, immunology, neuroscience and analgesia. Driven by a strong dedication to the health and well-being of patients, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine brings innovative products, services and solutions to people throughout the world. Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine recognizes the impact of serious conditions on people s lives, and aims to empower people through disease awareness, education and access to quality care in six therapeutic areas.

Through our immunology portfolio, we are passionate about discovering new medicines that help patients living with auto-immune diseases, such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohns Disease & Ulcerative Colitis), Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis

Job Description:

We are seeking a Medical Advisor to join our Immunology Medical team. The position is based out of Mumbai, India.

As a Medical Advisor, your will play a key role in leading and shaping the assigned immunology portfolio strategy closely in collaboration cross functionally, developing and executing strategic robust and innovative medical plans with impact, leading and developing targeted evidence generation strategic plans. You will play a key role on supporting the high performance of the MSL team through guidance and mentorship, to partner with account contacts to develop and align the scientific value propositions with scientific leaders, informing through science and medicine across local and regional/national networks.

In this role, you will also be facilitating pipeline product introduction and in-market registered product access by developing scientific relationships with external stakeholders such as key opinion leaders, prescribers, nurses, allied health professionals, patients, and special interest groups.

This is a highly collaborative role that requires excellent communication and influencing skills with all internal stakeholders to develop and implement medical strategy, and to develop and implement medical plans to enhance the external environment which can provide the fastest access to new products/indications for our patients, medical staff and the greater community.

You will represent the Immunology TA for medical & scientific affairs on all relevant cross functional teams and internal and external initiatives. The role will require 20-25% travel to meet important stakeholders, gather insights and participate in key medical/scientific meetings/congresses.

Some key responsibilities in this role will include, but not limited to:

1. Developing a strong Medical Affairs Strategy and Tactical Plan for Immunology in the assigned area of Immunology , in alignment with local organisation, Regional & Global overall MAF strategy and providing deep TA expert information and advice to internal teams.

2. Close collaboration with key stakeholders from marketing, new product portfolio, regulatory, Med Ed and GCO during local Business Planning and Strategic Planning, with overall ownership for the Medical Affairs component of a brand or business unit plan and ensuring medical leadership during Brand & Medical Cross Functional Team meetings to ensure alignment to Medical teams objectives.

3. As a key driver stakeholder, along with marketing, you will provide guidance in the development of promotional, educational and disease state materials (including digital, slide decks and printed) providing medical advice. You will be responsible for ensuring all materials are developed in compliance with relevant company and Code requirements, ensuring timely review and approval for all assigned materials.

4. Developing and maintaining KOL engagement strategy

5. Uncovering and establishing new partnerships with key scientific bodies and institutes

6. Leading the development of data generation plans and activities to address data gaps to achieve better patient outcomes & aligned overall brand strategy, as well as managing safety review for data generation activities.

7. Managing all requests and queries from clinicians to access or understand J&J Innovative medicine s products either directly, or by ensuring the relevant function is involved in a timely manner

8. Working closely with Marketing / Market Access, Medical Education and Training Department to ensure that there is adequate knowledge on individual therapeutic areas / brands

9. Mentorship of MSLs

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

You will be an industry professional with Medical Degree qualification along with the passion and drive to work within this exciting and dynamic therapeutic area (Immunology) with a strong strategic mindset and problem-solving attitude. You will have previous in field experience as an MSL or medical affairs and a track record of high performance in driving KOL engagement and successful medical activities.

You will have a good understanding of clinical research, data generation, data analysis, clinical landscape, publications, possessing good commercial acumen and history and experience on well-established cross functional collaboration. You will need to be comfortable and experienced in communicating with external stakeholders including clinicians and allied health professionals.

Qualifications - External

• Medical Degree (MBBS/MD)
• Additional public health/business management degree preferred

Experience and Skills:

• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in pharmaceutical/healthcare industry
• Good understanding of medical affairs function
• Understanding of local regulatory policy and industrys code of practice related to drug registration, pharmaceutical promotion and clinical research.

Are you ready to impact the world

Johnson & Johnson offers an unusual experience to professionals looking for an opportunity to work with hardworking people who share your real passion for caring in an environment that empowers you to drive your own career.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.