Employer: Appcast Enterprise Salary: Date Added: 21/12/2023
CSL Vifor is a world leading pharmaceutical company focused on Nephrology, Iron Deficiency and Cardio-Renal therapies. At this time we are seeking to add to our medical affairs leadership in the UK with a Head of Field Medical Affairs UK. In this position reporting to the UK Medical Director, you will manage a high performing team of Field Based Medical Advisors across the whole of the UK covering the entire CSL Vifor portfolio which includes assets earmarked for launch in 2024 and beyond.
Critical to success in this role is the ability to act already as a qualified ABPI final signatory and to have previously managed teams within medical affairs. You will provide support and leadership utilizing your knowledge of the UK HCP landscape to drive medical performance and collaborate with local brand and commercial teams.
Key Measures of Success
Strong leadership ensuring high performing field based medical team
Strong compliance culture and timely ABPI review and certifications for CSL Vifor therapy areas
Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in TAs and products through KOL engagement, presentations, education and training
Strong relationships with KOLs, enhancing scientific engagement & insights and strong medical collaboration
Quantitative and Qualitative metrics demonstrated and measured, defined by Global Medical Affairs in alignment with Country Head of Medical
Demonstrated support for clinical trial and Investigator Initiated Study (IIS) process support
Demonstrated and aligned collaboration with cross-functional stakeholder to meet corporate goals
Main Accountabilities
Leadership, coaching and management of field medical affairs team across CSL Vifor therapy areas
Alignment of knowledge, skills and behaviors of field medical advisors
Setting and measuring performance of field medical teams in terms of value they can add
Represent Medical Affairs externally to establish and maintain medical relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), HCPs and key accounts on behalf of CSL Vifor
Execute country medical plans locally by representing the medical expertise in TAs and products and through scientific engagement with the medical community
Act as final signatory for all medical and commercial activities as per the ABPI code of practice
Provide disease state education, medical information and research support
Share scientific insights from medical community interactions with local & global medical teams, ensuring capturing of field medical expertise
Train colleagues internally, all in accordance with global and local compliance and regulations
Minimum Requirements
GMC registered medical doctor or Registered pharmacist (e.g. Medicine, Pharmacy, Biology/ Biochemistry)
Final signatory as per ABPI rules
Demonstrated experience in KOL, HCP or medical community engagement
Excellent oral and written communication skills; experience with digital communication
Experience in public scientific presentations
Ability for overnight travel, up to 30%
Preferred Qualification
Medical Education (MD) with relevant clinical experience
Clinical and/or research experience in Nephrology, cardiology or transplant
5 years’ experience with pharma industry locally, regionally or globally
3 years’ experience in Medical affairs Management within pharmaceutical industry
Strong track record in KOL engagement
Experience in clinical research
Experience in literature review and analysis
Experience in planning and delivering Medical Trainings
About CSL Vifor
CSL Vifor aims to become the global leader in iron deficiency and nephrology.
The company is a partner of choice for pharmaceuticals and innovative patient-focused solutions across iron, dialysis, nephrology and rare conditions. CSL Vifor strives to help patients around the world with severe, chronic and rare diseases lead better, healthier lives. It specializes in strategic global partnering, in-licensing and developing, manufacturing and marketing pharmaceutical products for precision patient care.
For more information, please visit viforpharma.com
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