Medical Advisor Oncology (m/f/d)

We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we "follow the science" that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. We believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe.

Our Medical Affairs team advances patient care by engaging in scientific exchange with external medical experts and industry professionals ensuring the scientific value of our products is realized. We engage and train internal employees to ensure that they thoroughly comprehend the science behind the medicine and review further unmet medical needs to bolster collaboration and further differentiate our portfolio.

We are continually striving to improve the understanding of health care within the local community. Our site in 1100 Vienna (ICON Tower) is a strategic location for the distribution of our high quality and innovative health care products, as well as digitally integrated solutions for our patients and clients. To ensure sustainable company growth, we continually aim to offer attractive career opportunities for more than 170 employees at our Vienna site. In support of our existing team, we are currently looking for:

Medical Advisor Oncology (m/f/d)

Responsibilities

• Acting as a valued co-strategist on cross-functional country teams with Marketing, Market Access, Policy and other relevant internal stakeholders

• Building trust with the external scientific community via peer-to-peer medical and scientific information exchange with scientific leaders on the leading edge of therapeutic and patient care advances

• Translating the Global Medical goals and strategies into research, data analysis, scientific communication, medical education, and other tactics and solutions

• Consolidating actionable medical insights from the country that can help inform company strategies

• Holding primary responsibility within the country for the development and execution of the Medical Affairs Plan

• Translate the Global Medical Goals and Strategies into research, data analysis, scientific communication, educational, and other tactics and solutions that improve patient outcomes and enhance access in their country

• Act with ethics & integrity; provide non-promotional, balanced, reliable and scientific information, follow strictly company standards and local regulations

• Communicate both scientific and business needs credibly, appropriately and effectively across a variety of internal and external stakeholders at all levels

• Provide therapeutic/functional training to assigned teams and affiliate functions

• Develop and execute country medical education programs and symposia

• Establishes and executes applicable PLPA (pre-license patient access) programs on SL request

• Collaborate in the successful management of asset safety or quality issues

• Provide prompt medical information support, such as research and answering of medical inquired from external and internal customers, and review/approval of local response documents

Qualifications

Education:

• MD, PhD in a life science or Pharmacist degree is required; recognized expertise through 2-3 yrs

Skills Required:

• Strategic thinking, specifically related to asset value proposition, and clinical and value evidence

• Developing a network of scientific leaders and successful interactions with other key stakeholders (public groups, government officials, medical professional organizations) in therapy areas

• Proven ability to effectively communicate information at country management level, with public groups and to scientific leaders

• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, communication (written as well as oral) and results oriented project management skills

• Strong prioritization skills and ability to understand how decisions fit into the broader context of corporate strategies

• Strong, confident and engaging presentations skills

In a matric environment, able to effectively collaborate across functions

What we offer

• Exciting and challenging field of work in a constantly developing organization

• Varied work in an internationally operating company

• Paid parental leave for mothers and fathers amounting to 12 weeks

• Attractive company pension

• Free HPV vaccination

• Annual pass of the Wiener Linien or company parking (with deductible)

• Generous home office arrangement and the possibility of hybrid working if required

• Restaurant Card

• Company doctor

• Employee referral program

• Annual bonus as well as employee recognition bonuses during the year

• Discounted fitness offer

• Pharmacy discounts, wholesale discounts, etc.

We offer an attractive salary, outstanding social benefits and an exciting work environment with varied tasks in an international environment. The minimum annual salary for this position is EUR 65.300,- and varies according to the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. We are looking forward to receiving your application.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

50%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Yes

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Job Posting End Date:05/10/2024

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Requisition ID:R287716