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You will be the first member of the cross-functional team that will be put in place to support the (pre-)launch of a new molecule in Alzheimer’s disease.

We are ideally looking for a physician with medical affairs experience with strong strategic, cross-functional teamwork and leadership skills. You will be in charge of the development and the execution of the medical plan in line with product/disease state strategy, project/budget management, thought leader engagement, identifying data gaps for getting product access and training of sales force. On top of the medical projects, the Clinical Research Physician/Clinical Research Scientist has a broad responsibility, requiring teamwork with the reimbursement department, the RWE manager, the marketing and clinical operations department.

You are a member of the Medical Affairs Team and are reporting to the Medical Director in Belgium.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Business/customer support (pre and post launch support)

• In depth product knowledge and knowledge of the therapeutic area (Alzheimer’s disease) and the treatment options
• Contribute to the development of medical strategies to support brand commercialization activities by working closely with the global Medical Affairs and brand teams, Global Patient Outcomes/Real World Evidence and global Price, Reimbursement and Access (PRA), clinical management or personnel and other cross-functional management during the development of the local business plan.
• Contribute as a scientific and medical expert to activities and deliverables of the PRA organization, in particular giving clinical input and insight to defend the product value.
• By offering 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.
• Become familiar with market archetypes and potential influence on the medical interventions for the product.
• Take a leadership role in defining the Patient Journey and corresponding Moments of Truth based on his/her medical knowledge. Become patient advocate, as well as a medical expert.
• Understand and apply knowledge of customer insights to all customer-related activities.

Scientific Data Dissemination/Exchange

• Knowledge of and compliance with local laws and regulations with respect to data dissemination and interactions with external health care professionals.
• Understand and actively address the unsolicited scientific information needs of external health care professionals according (if they cannot be answered by medical information service)
• Organize advisory board meetings and/or other meetings with health care professionals.
• Support medical information associates in preparation and review of medical letters and other medical information materials.
• Support development of slide sets and publications (abstracts, posters, manuscripts).
• Establish and maintain appropriate collaborations and relationships with external scientific experts, thought leaders.
• Develop and maintain appropriate collaborations and relationships with relevant professional societies.
• Provide congress support (for example, availability to answer questions at exhibits, provide oral and poster presentations, staff medical booth, meet thought leaders, and participate in customer events).

Clinical Research

• Understand and keep updated with the pre-clinical and clinical data relevant to the molecule.
• Identify data gaps and generate RWE to support local access.
• Participate in investigator identification and selection, in conjunction with clinical teams.
• Review IIT proposals and publications, and guide in submission of the proposal.

Regulatory Support Activities

• Participate in review of local labeling collaboration with Regulatory Affairs.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of local label.

Scientific/Technical Expertise and continued development

• Be aware of current trends and projections for clinical practice and access in the therapeutic area(s) relevant to the product, both near term (1-2 years) and longer-term (3-5 years).
• Critically read and evaluate the relevant medical literature; know the status and data from competitive products; and keep updated with medical and other scientific developments relevant to the product.
• Responsible for the scientific training of the clinical study team.
• Act as scientific consultant for clinical study team members, others in medical and cross-functionally.
• Attend, contribute and participate in medical congresses/scientific symposia.

General Responsibilities

• Follow up of the medical budget.
• Actively set and meet individual professional development goals and contribute to the development of others by being an active source of coaching and feedback to co-workers in the spirit of development, increased team effectiveness and cohesiveness.
• Collaborate proactively and productively with all alliance, business, and vendor partners.
• Model the leadership behaviors.
• Be an ambassador of both patients and the Lilly Brand.

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

• Preferably Medical Degree
• Medical affairs experience
• Expertise and network in Alzheimer would be an advantage
• Fluent in English, French and Dutch
• Expertise in literature identification and evaluation
• Ability to ‘translate’ scientific data into meaningful and clear content for customer communications and engagement
• Ability to effectively partner cross-functionally including Marketing and Sales, PRA, RWE with strong leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in project management
• You have a proactive approach
• Ability to work effectively and share information within a team
• Manage high workload including ability to manage and prioritize broad deliverables of a complex nature
• Good presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to balance scientific priorities with business priorities
• Proficiency in computer skills

Why would you join TEAM Lilly?

If you like to:

• Have a broad responsibility
• Work in an exciting culture, based on respect for people, striving for excellence and high integrity
• Work in a cross-functional environment based on collaboration and team spirit
• Be part of a continuous innovating company
• Invest in your personal development
• Have a high level of autonomy in your daily activities
• Have a flexible working environment (e.g. homeworking, …)
• Profit from a competitive salary & benefit package

Then you should definitely join us!

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