About this opportunity
Company Description
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com . Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook , Instagram , X and YouTube.
Job Description
We are seeking a Medical Advisor in the Gastroenterology therapeutic area, a passionate and driven professional who is eager to make an impact and join our dynamic team.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our medical strategy and work closely with key stakeholders, reporting directly to the Medical Lead.
Main responsibilities include:
To warrant the medical know-how of the Affiliate regarding the relevant therapeutic areas of assigned products (including AbbVie products, competitors and general knowledge of specific diseases) and to provide internal medical training when requested/necessary.
To drive Medical activities to support the Brand Strategy and integrate it into the Brand Plan
To represent the Italian Affiliate in the relevant therapeutic Corporate Medical Development setting.
To prepare the medical plan of activities for each product of the relevant area, on an annual basis and to update it as appropriate.
To maintain a continuous relationship with Key thought Leaders and External Expert as to the relevant therapeutic area.
To review promotional material before the approval of the Head Scientific Service, warranting the appropriateness of its medical content and the independence of assessment.
To review the Summary of Product Characteristics and Insert Leaflets, prepared by Regulatory Affairs, before final approval of the Head Scientific Service, as to products of the relevant therapeutic area.
To support the Scientific Training Specialist(s) of the relevant Medical Affairs Unit in preparing the annual scientific training plan for the sales force and its delivery, including the preparation of product handbook(s).
To provide medical support to the Pharmacovigilance Unit as to AEs reported in clinical trials on the relevant products.
To be responsible for: The design of local AbbVie Medical Department Italy (AMDI) clinical studies; The review, approval, fulfillment of contract agreements of Investigator Initiated Studies (IISs).
To identify potential sites for carrying out International and local clinical studies and maintain a liaison with them throughout the study conduct in cooperation with Clinical Research Department.
Participate to the design of AbbVie events, warranting an appropriate medical support to the Commercial Divisions and in agreement with the International and local SOPs.
To contribute to the design and improvement of AMDI systems and processes (e.g. AMDI SOPs and Guidelines) with the aim of ensuring best practice as well as compliance to all applicable regulations and Company procedures
Qualifications
Medical degree strongly preferred, or Italian equivalent to Laurea Magistrale in life science/chemistry related topics.
Minimum of 3 years’ working experience in pharmaceutical/biotechnological industry, in a scientific/medical role, within cross functional teams
Ability to transform strategies into feasible and realistic actions
Ability in leading, motivating, and coordinating cross functional team
Excellent knowledge of the health sector and of its development
Effective management of the work in a matrix structure
Knowledge of financial principles and processes
Fluency in written and oral English
Preferred:
Experience in gastroenterology therapeutic area
Medical Specialization, PHD in medical sciences
Proven success in pharmaceutical/biotechnological context
Additional Information
Your total reward package at AbbVie will be made up of multiple components, including compensation, well-being and benefits.
In this role, you will receive base pay and annual short term incentive subject to AbbVie's global policy. You will also receive a number of benefits including life assurance, medical plan, flexible benefits, etc.
In this role, you will also be entitled to receive a company car.
Full details of our comprehensive package will be shared during the recruitment process.
The national collective bargaining agreement applicable to this position is B011 – CCNL Chemical-Pharmaceuticals Industry.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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