Medical Advisor - Oncology, Solid Tumors

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• Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge for assigned product(s)/ TAs through attendance/ participation at key internal meetings/ training sessions, relevant congresses, and seminars and by regular self-study of the publications, literature, guidelines.
• Provide expert scientific advice for assigned products and related TAs, including responding to requests for scientific/technical information; contribute to the development and medical and scientific accuracy of core dossiers generated by the medical department (i.e. pricing and reimbursement dossiers, HEOR dossiers, medical information packs, clinical expert reviews etc.).
• Establish and maintain professional and credible relationships with key external experts and academic centers; this involves participating in scientific congresses, coordinating advisory boards, round-table meetings, discussions etc.
• Deliver scientific presentations and medical education programs to healthcare professionals individually or in groups (meetings, clinical sessions, etc.), where appropriate.
• Screen relevant literature and other information from relevant scientific societies meetings and conferences and develop summaries of key messages for use within the affiliate (i.e. key areas of scientific/company interest, new trends in diagnosis, monitoring and treatments in the assigned TA, etc.).
• Deliver training to internal stakeholders (Brand team members, in-field team); develop and update relevant training materials.
• Support and manage Research Activities i.e. MCNIS, interventional trials (together with study monitors and pipeline MSLs).
• Review of promotional materials, preparation and review of non-promotional materials; ensure the medical/scientific content is correct and fully compliant with both AbbVie’s internal policies and guidelines and external regulation.
• Provide medical/scientific input into marketing strategy and key commercial initiatives, as required. Monitor the environment for competitive intelligence (e.g. product strategies, publications, commercial messages, positioning, etc.) and communicate, where appropriate, within affiliate.
• Provide input, as required, into the development of product or TA specific strategic medical affairs plans for the affiliate medical department and local commercial plans; collaborate and partner with local business partners to ensure that medical activities for assigned products/therapeutic areas are aligned with local business-related strategic plans.
• Ensure that local medical affairs implementation plans for assigned products/ TAs are executed efficiently.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable national laws and regulations, guidelines, codes of conduct, AbbVie standards, policies and procedures.
• Operate as a scientific interface and resource to HCPs/Customer(s), Health Care Institutions, External Experts, and professional associations regarding assigned AbbVie Products or Products in Development.
• Provide medical/scientific strategic input and operational support of core activities such as local clinical research, HCP/Customer interactions, generation and communication of clinical and scientific data, educational initiatives and patient safety for assigned products/ Tas.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

• Advanced degree (MD or PharmD).
• Experience in the assigned TA is an advantage but not a basic requirement.
• Experience working in pharmaceutical industry with general knowledge on ways of working in the industry, drug development/clinical research, market access environment, local laws, and regulations.
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset: able to develop and support relationships across an organization as well as with key external stakeholders and the healthcare community at large. Works broadly across functions to facilitate and support the affiliate’s medical and clinical activities as necessary.    
• Works independently: limited guidance/oversight needed. Can manage multiple projects and/or TAs at the same time.
• Scientific mindset. Keen interest in developing and maintaining expert knowledge for assigned therapeutic areas/products and in medical research in general.
• Sound judgment, strong planning and organizational skills, and the ability to get things done. Demonstrated strong sense of urgency.
• Strong commitment to compliance with the relevant rules and procedures, and to scientific quality and integrity.
• Native speaker (Hungarian). 
• Excellent English knowledge.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Drivers’ license and willingness to travel extensively (up to 50% of working time).

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