Scientific Advisor Medical in the South West (Home based / Regional travel)

This is a perm role with approx salary of £40,000 - £50,000 + 15% bonus. A car will be provided.

The Scientific Advisor is responsible for providing balanced non promotional high level scientific and technical support to internal and external customers and:

Works in a complementary manner to the promotional team to ensure that any unsolicited request for off label information from Healthcare professionals (HCPs) is provided

Aligns all activities with the national and regional strategies as well as legal requirements

Provides the Medical functional link to their aligned region to ensure scientific support is requested and provided in a compliant manner

Works collaboratively with the regional team to support any other additional in licence scientific request that is requested either via the HCP or the sales team

Supports internal training at the request of the division teams and/or regional team to ensure the promotional team receive up to date scientific, clinical and therapeutic updates in accordance with company approved materials.

Collaborates with medical advisors, division teams and appropriate personnel to execute the medical plans in the field to support brand and therapy area objectives.

Communicates effectively to the appropriate internal personnel any competitor intelligence, horizon scanning information and scientific and any clinical opportunities with external stakeholders.

Experience and Qualifications required:

Educated to degree level or equivalent with a scientific qualification, PhD level is preferable.

Competent to critically appraise studies and clinical evidence so as to allow engagement on higher scientific level with customers

Ability to engage with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) regarding managing the publications process

Knowledge the pharmaceutical industry and of regulatory processes (Code of Practice and MHRA)

Thorough knowledge of all products and disease areas so as to be able to run workshops/ training sessions and pass on knowledge to internal and external customers

Working knowledge of the NHS, including the ability to understand customer priorities and how processes work within this system.

Understanding of the business and awareness of its commercial objectives.

Knowledge of clinical studies set up and maintenance.

Proven experience of building strong working relationships internally and externally to achieve results.

Ability to collaborate and share information to contribute to the planning process and execute the agreed plan in line with objectives.

Detailed understanding of ABPI Code of Practice and its practical application in a business environment.

The successful Scientific Advisor will:

Provide reactive scientific information

Provide proactive customer support

Develop and maintain knowledge

Provide scientific support and Input to training and the franchise teams

Provide medical brand support

Maintain compliance

Please forward your CV at your earliest convenience if this role is of interest.