The Medical Liaison will represent BI for selected Healthcare Professionals/Providers, providing deep and advanced disease state and product information specially on risk management, safe and right patient profile as well as building up scientific relationships with top opinion leaders in the field of anticoagulation. Medical Liaisons will support business across therapeutic areas based upon the needs of the internal experts therefore cross functional teamwork is key for the success of the individual.
Location: KwaZulu-Natal
TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Providing Medical Services to, and Establish Scientific Collaboration with Selected Healthcare Professionals (opinion development).
Medical Liaisons will provide appropriate support in the activities listed below for the top opinion leaders.
The role includes:
- Selection of and providing scientific information to external speakers.
- Organisation and discussion/sponsoring of scientific events, including clinician Peer-to-Peer communication.
- Conduct local Advisory group meetings.
- Conduct Speaker trainings.
- Facilitate publication activities.
- Discussing research projects with external experts in case its needed.
- Facilitate the Investigator Initiated Trail (IIT) process in case its needed.
- Discussion of developmental studies or clinical studies/registries with Opinion Leaders and coordination of clinical studies with CRA/CRO.
- Monitoring competitor information, activities, and publication.
KEY PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS/ COMPETENCIES
- Life sciences/Pharmacy degree/MD/PhD or equivalent
- Excellence interpersonal and communication skills
- Advanced presentation and computer skills with expertise in literature identification and evaluation.
- Highly motivated and capable to learn large amounts of scientific content which is then communicated in a clear, concise fashion (data dissemination) through letters or presentations and one to one meetings.
- Intellectual curiosity about the field of science/medicine for which they are responsible.
- Ability to work effectively and share information within a team environment.
- Excellent self-management skills and ability to adapt services provided based on customer needs.
- Good understanding of business and commercial environment.
Boehringer Ingelheim is an equal opportunities employer. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. Boehringer Ingelheim requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national, along with an updated curriculum vitae. Boehringer Ingelheim South Africa (Pty) is strongly committed to diversity within its community and Employment Equity within the workplace, and the further diversification of ideas. In this regard, the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates.
