Medical Lead Sweden

Major accountabilities:

• Acts as the SME for relevant TA.
•  In collaboration with Medical Manager(s) develop and lead the Country Medical Affairs Strategy for the Therapy area
• Part of the Brand Team working closely with other members of the team (Marketing, Access, Healthcare partnership, Sales) to set clear goals and tactics
• In collaboration with country RWE manager and Nordic Medical TA lead develop and implement coordinated evidence plans based on country data gap analysis.
• Develop and implement country data “dissemination plans”, including strategies for discussing and implementing data with relevant Guideline committees, Drug formulary committees and National recommendation groups.
• Collect actionable insights and find collaboration opportunities related to innovation and new digital technology.
• Accountable for mapping and segmenting prioritized ME´s within TA and country.
• Plan and implement Medical engagement plans for TA.
• Collaborate and co-develop Country value proposition (including reimbursement dossiers) with Market Access.
• Identify, drive and lead key impactful medical scientific projects to meet Country needs, acting in close collaboration with relevant Medical Manager, Market Access, Evidence generation team, Nordic TA leads, Medical Information, as well as Sales and marketing.
• In alignment with TA Strategies spend time in field to discuss data in relation to the TA, further understand TA and collect actionable insights with a particular focus on innovation and contributing to the health care system where applicable.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the unmet medical need, SoC (standard of care), competitive landscape and external collaborator views within TA.
• Provide scientific and medical input as well as guidance for post-launch marketing materials and concept generation for prioritized brand.
   

Minimum Requirements:

• University degree or equivalent experience in life science is required, Masters degree, Doctoral or Post-Doctoral diploma in life science is highly desirable.
• 5+ years of previous experience from medical organizations or pharma companies in roles such as MSL, Medical Advisor, Medical Officer or Medical Manager desired. Experience from working in the Cardio-Vascular field is highly desired.
• An in-depth and comprehensive understanding of the healthcare syscollaboratorolder’s needs and patient journeys; knows the health care system, the industry, key competitors and other marketplace factors/dynamics.
• Strong eye for business & analytical capabilities (fully utilizes data and insights in analyzing account and strategy in account plan).
• Proficiency in local language, Swedish. English language proficiency (Very good written and oral).
• Critical thinking with sound basic medical principles and ability to build positive relationships outside and inside the organization e.g. HCPs, Marketing and Market Access departments (Demonstrable experience in teamwork).

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