Senior Advisor - Medical Affairs, Oncology & Hematology

About the role

The Senior Advisor - Medical Affairs is an integral member of the Oncology/Hematology medical team and the cross-functional brand team. Using scientific and clinical expertise, the role provides medical leadership for launch and commercialization, local clinical research and scientific exchange, serving patients, healthcare professionals and payers. It is open to physicians (Clinical Research Physician) and pharmacists (Clinical Research Scientist), in line with local and international regulations, GCP and company policy.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a key medical point of contact for the brand team and contribute clinical, scientific and strategic input to the cross-functional team.
• Provide medical leadership for launch readiness and execution of new products and indications, and develop the local medical plan and strategy.
• Contribute to promotional and medical materials, support medical training for sales and marketing, and give clinical input to pricing, reimbursement and access and patient support programs.
• Respond to unsolicited medical information requests from HCPs, build relationships with thought leaders and professional societies, and run advisory boards, symposia and educational meetings.
• Deliver scientific presentations, support congresses and share customer insights to inform strategy.
• Support planning, start-up and reporting of local and global clinical trials (Phase 3b/4 and Phase I-II where applicable), and act as a scientific resource for study teams, investigators and ethics committees.
• Monitor patient safety, follow-up adverse events, and contribute to labeling, regulatory submissions and risk management.
• Support data analysis, slide sets and publications (abstracts, posters, manuscripts).

Required profile

• Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.
• Minimum 3 years of pharmaceutical industry experience in an international company.
• Preferred: oncology experience and launch experience.
• Fluent English, spoken and written; domestic and international travel required; evening/weekend work may be needed.

Required skills

• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to turn scientific data into clear, compliant content for customers.
• Planning, organization and project management skills, and business acumen.