Medical Advisor at Hamilton Lloyd and Associates

Hamilton Lloyd and Associates - Our client is a global leader in innovative pharmaceuticals, generics, vaccines and consumer health products, with presence in over 140 countries. They are big on providing healthcare solutions that address the evolving needs of patients and societies- products to prevent and treat diseases, ease suffering and enhance quality life.

Job Title: Medical Advisor

Location: Lagos

Department: Development and Medical
Reports to: Head Medical SSA

Job Summary:
To direct and lead the professional clinical science base for the company efficiently and effectively deploying resources to support the organization, Global Development, acting personally to lead major strategic and tactical issues management and to contribute to the running of the company through the company's Leadership team and Global Development through the Core Medical Directors’ Group.

Main Responsibilities:

• Design, initiate, conduct and publish local Phase IV/PMS studies in Nigeria to help facilitate market access and adoption within country
• Support investigator-initiated research studies aligned with Global Clinical Development Plan and BOS strategy.
• In collaboration with SciOps, Clinical Operations, advise/recommend potential investigators for local and global studies, ensuring the right mix of KOLs.
• Participate in gathering clinical insights/needs/feedback from KOLs/customers in country and communicate to internal partners including marketing and Global Development teams.
• Annually participate in the development of local medical strategy plan(s), i.e. BOS, to support product(s) within country; integrate input from SciOps, HE&OR, MIC, and Publication colleagues to build cross functional tactical plan(s) that are focused on addressing issues of key brands within country.

Ethics and Compliance

• Works within Ethics and Compliance policies and ensures those around him/her do the same
• Works to ensure a diverse and inclusive environment, free from all forms of discrimination and harassment

Key Performance Indicators

• In compliance with local functional requirements in terms of KPIs.
• Adherence to safety and regulatory compliance as per relevant legislation.
• Compliance of clinical trials in all phases
• Compliance of clinical trials
• Quality of contribution in internal and external forums
• Talent development and export
• In respect of the ideal candidate profile:
• Medically Qualified and registered physician
• Higher medical qualification or Scientific Degree preferred

Impact on the organisation:

• Regulatory (legal) compliance is essential to business continuity.
• Generation of relevant clinical data is the life-blood of the local and Global Pharma business.
• Medical Information and Support provides a crucial expert customer service
• Effective delivery of messages to targeted professionals and institutions
• Excellent collaboration and cooperation with various departments

Educational Background
5-7 years Pharmaceutical experience, with line management responsibility and first-hand knowledge in and experience of conducting clinical studies in the appropriate therapeutic area(s)

Application Closing Date
8th March, 2013

Method of Application
Interested candidates should forward their CV's to: angel@hamiltonlloydandassociates.com
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