Job Description

Medical Affairs Manager
 

Overview:
Under the supervision of the Medical Director, the Medical Affairs Manager (MAM) oversees medical activities for one or more therapeutic areas, collaborating with marketing, market access, policy teams.
 

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Contribution: Optimize medical and clinical excellence throughout the product lifecycle to meet business objectives.Medical Affairs Strategy: Develop and implement the Medical Affairs Plan (MAP) for assigned therapeutic areas, managing related budgets.Scientific Interactions: Establish and maintain high-level scientific relationships with healthcare professionals (HCPs), including scientific leaders and societies.Advisory Role: Provide medical and scientific input for business strategies, market access, and health economics.Expert Recognition: Serve as the company’s expert in the therapeutic area among HCPs and colleagues.Regulatory Engagement: Engage with regulatory and reimbursement authorities on scientific and medical matters.
 

Strategic Activities:

Local Planning: Implement local Medical Affairs activities to enhance the company’s reputation and represent it in cross-functional teams.MAP Development: Create a MAP with strategies aligned to brand imperatives and local healthcare needs.Data Generation: Plan and execute local data generation programs, ensuring compliance with product strategies and securing necessary approvals.Publication Management: Implement publication policies and secure the production of review articles.Event Participation: Identify and engage in relevant meetings, congresses, and CME opportunities.
 

External Interactions:

Scientific Leadership: Maintain dialogue with scientific leaders and manage national/regional Advisory Boards.CME Contributions: Participate in sponsored meetings and CME events, including speaker engagements and presentations.Guideline Input: Provide input for formulary and clinical guideline development.
 

Internal Interactions:

Cross-Functional Partnership: Be a valuable partner in cross-functional teams. Act as the medical and scientific expert for therapeutic areas, collaborating with Market Access, Marketing, Policy, Regulatory, and Clinical Operations.Promotional Accuracy: Ensure the scientific accuracy of promotional materials through the review process.
 

Skills, Knowledge & Competencies:

Proficient understanding of drug development, relevant diseases, and local medical practices.Strong knowledge of therapeutic areas and applicable regulations.Effective collaboration in a matrix organization.Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.Strong ethical standards and leadership behaviors.Open-mindedness, willingness to learn, and a mindset for sharing ideas.Strategic thinking.Proficiency in English and Czech.
 

Education & Experience:

Medical Degree (preferred) or PhD/PharmaD in life sciences.

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

25%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

Yes

Hazardous Material(s):

No

Job Posting End Date:

05/24/2025

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Requisition ID:R346503