Medical Advisor/Senior Medical Advisor, Diabetes UK and ROI

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 35,000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Medical Advisor/Senior Medical Advisor, Diabetes UK and ROI
HO Based (Basingstoke)

R path (R3 – R5 depending on experience)

Travel – 20%

Reports to Senior Medical Lead Diabetes – UK, ROI and the Nordics (Northern European Hub)

We were founded more than a century ago by a man committed to creating high-quality medicines that meet real needs, and today we remain true to that mission in all our work. Across the globe, Lilly employees work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. Embracing diversity is at the core of our long-held value of respect for people. It is the lens through which we understand and respond to the unique needs of the millions of individuals who depend on our medicines. For us, embracing diversity means understanding, respecting, and valuing differences, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. The greatest measure of our diversity efforts is our ability to attract and retain exceptional employees who feel comfortable in a culture that supports them being themselves.

Due to growth, we are seeking a CRP in Diabetes to take our Diabetes franchise to greater heights  
 

We are looking for you to be an integral member of the Lilly Diabetes Medical Affairs team, being front and centre in the strategic planning in the support of launch and commercialisation activities to meet patients’ needs and ultimately enhance the customers’ experience in interacting with the company.  

Responsibilities:

• To provide medical expertise in Diabetes specifically across the Lilly Diabetes product portfolio, to the United Kingdom (UK) / Republic of Ireland (ROI) affiliate, regional and global teams as required
• To develop effective partnerships with relevant functions within Lilly (e.g. Clinical Operations, Corporate Affairs, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing, Medical Information, Global Product Safety, Training).
• To develop effective partnerships with clinicians, other key influencers and external groups.
• To provide visible leadership to other members of the Medical Department and the broader UK business
• To contribute Medical Education activities which may include business planning, approval and certification of materials and joint working with other Lilly functions.
• Understand and anticipate the scientific information needs of all local/regional customers (payers, patients, health care providers)
• Actively address customer questions in a timely fashion by leading data analyses and new clinical or health outcomes research efforts.
• Contribute to the development of medical strategies to support brand commercialisation activities
• Contribute as a scientific and medical expert to activities and deliverables of the PRA organisation, in particular giving clinical input and insight to develop payer partnership programs and defend the product value.
• Contribute actively on an ongoing basis to the strategic planning for currently marketed brands.
• Offer scientific and creative input, contribute to the development, review, and approval of promotional materials for the brand team.
• Support training of sales representatives, and other medical representatives.

Provision of Medical Expertise

• Ensure detailed, up-to-date knowledge of the data surrounding the respective Molecule(s)
• Input into regulatory submissions and Health Technology Assessments (HTAs)
• Assist Medical Information and Global Product Safety UK as requested, including out of hours calls
• Drive and take accountability for the process and content of scientific publications
• Provide initial and ongoing disease, product and competitor training for all Lilly employees in conjunction with the COM and Training Department
• Provide presentation to groups of HCPs and others as determined by business needs
• Participate at an early stage in the production of materials with substantial or critical medical content (e.g. detail aids, clinical slide sets etc.)
• Attendance of relevant internal and external meetings
• Scientific Data Dissemination/Exchange

Compliance

• Knowledge of compliance with local laws and regulations, and global policies and procedures, compliance guidelines with respect to data dissemination and interactions with external health care professionals. Review and approve promotional and non-promotional materials in line with the local compliance guidelines.
• Drive the response to challenges from competitors, the PMCPA and the MHRA within the predetermined timelines
• Comply with Good Pharmaceutical Medical Practice, Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and comply with all UK laws
• Support the planning of symposia, advisory board and medical meetings
• Support medical information associates in preparation and review of medical letters and other medical information materials.
• Support training of local medical personnel
• Prepare or review scientific information in response to customer questions or media requests
• Support data analysis and the development of slide sets
• Develop and maintain appropriate collaborations and relationships with relevant professional societies.

Clinical Planning/Clinical Research/Trial Execution and Support
 

• Drive process of UK and ROI Clinical Trial (CT) selection from the Global and Regional plan
• Input into the development of Global and Regional CT plans
• Implement, in consultation with the Clinical Operations lead, the Global / Regional CT plan with Quality Speed and Value
• Develop and implement a local CT plan. Participate in investigator interaction and site selection, start-ups, site issue resolution and Plan Do Review (PDR) meetings, trial initiation meetings

External Relations

• Identify and engage with Health Care Professionals (HCPs), Advocacy Groups, government and other professional bodies as determined by business needs
• Share and involve relevant HCPs in new developments / data surrounding the product
• Drive involvement of relevant HCPs at internal and external local, national and international meetings
• Drive appropriate involvement of relevant HCPs with publications and product communications

Qualifications:

*Basic Requirements: Education and Experience

• Basic Medical Qualification (MBBS/MD)
• Full GMC registration or fulfilment of its eligibility criteria
• Therapeutic area clinical or industry expertise within  Diabetes  (desirable)
• Solid experience in a clinical setting with minimum 2 years experience within UK Pharmaceutical industry
• Final Signatory or experience in final signatory work (desirable)
• Evidence of strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to balance scientific priorities with business priorities
• Demonstration of initiative and motivation.
• Demonstrated strong communication, interpersonal, teamwork, organisational and negotiation skills
• Leadership capabilities to identify and develop new opportunities
• Excellent communication skills (presentation, written and verbal)
• Excellent self-management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organise, prioritise and adapt to changing needs
• Awareness of the role of medical doctors in a commercial setting
• Ability to engage in domestic and international travel to the degree appropriate to support the business of the team.
• Fluent in English, verbal and written communication.

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