Eli Lilly Hiring for Senior Medical Director – Neurology – MEA Job at Dubai Full Time

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 35,000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

The Medical Advisor (also known as Sr. Medical Director) is responsible for the review of the process for protocols, study reports, publications, & data dissemination for products; new and updated labels, documents and tools supporting product pricing, reimbursement, and access, grant submissions and external clinical community, including thought leaders; and various medical activities in support of demand realization.

The Medical Advisor is aware of and ensures that all activities of the medical team are in compliance with the current local and international regulations, laws, guidance, & company standards.

Responsibilities:

Scientific Data Dissemination/Exchange

• Knowledge of and compliance with local laws and regulations, and global policies and procedures, compliance guidelines with respect to data dissemination and interactions with external health care professionals/customers.
• Understand and actively address the unsolicited scientific information needs of external health care professionals according to guidelines above.
• Participate in reporting of clinical trial data in Clinical Trial Registry activities.
• Consider, review or develop pharmacoepidemiologic (quality of life, cost/effectiveness) and health economic aspects.
• Support the planning of symposia, advisory board meetings, and other meetings with health care professionals.
• Participate in data analysis, development of scientific data dissemination and preparation of final reports.
• Support development of slide sets and publications (abstracts, posters, manuscripts).
• Support the creation and review of any scientific information with respect to customer questions or media request in accordance with global compliance policies and procedures.
• Provide congress support (e.g., availability to answer questions at exhibits, provide oral and poster presentations, staff medical booth, meet thought leaders, and participate in customer events).

Regulatory Support Activities

• Develop and review labeling modifications in collaboration with regulatory and safety groups.
• Participate in risk management planning
• Provide medical expertise to regulatory

Business/ Customer Support

• Understand the scientific/medical needs of all Therapy Area Program Phase customers (payers, patients, health care providers
• Provide advice and consultation to global business unit with regard to potential markets for development compounds and in-licensed projects or compounds.
• Support business development in collaboration with the regulatory and corporate affairs group.
• Establish and maintain appropriate collaborations and relationships with external experts, thought leaders, and the general medical community on a national and possibly international basis.

Participate in Local or National Trade Associations

• Develop and maintain appropriate collaborations and relationships with relevant professional societies.
• Participate in patent development.

Scientific / Technical Expertise and continued development

• Critically read and evaluate the relevant medical literature; know the status and data in medical field of interest; and keep updated with medical and other scientific developments relevant to the therapeutic area.
• Provide consultation to health outcomes staff, marketing professionals, and management regarding the potential medical need served by (Insert therapeutic area(s), e.g. cardiovascular, cardiometabolic diseases, diabetes mellitus, obesity, etc.) drug candidates.
• Knowledge of current trends and projections for clinical practice and access in the therapeutic area(s) relevant to the development projects.
• Explore and take advantage of opportunities for extramural scientific experiences.
• Attend scientific symposia.
• Understand and keep updated with the pre-clinical, clinical pharmacology and clinical data relevant to the molecule.
• Maintain awareness of current clinical practices through experience or contacts

General Responsibilities

• 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
• Actively participate in recruitment, diversity, and retention efforts
• Participate in committees, Six Sigma initiatives and task forces as requested by local/corporate management
• Model the leadership behaviors outlined in the ‘On Leadership’ White Paper
• Be an ambassador for the Lilly Brand

Skills and Qualifications:

• Medical Doctor degree
• Neurology specialty with neurodegenerative disorder background is preferred
• 3 years minimum experience in Medicine Practice, Pharmaceutical Medical role, or Clinical research
• Excellent Communication skills with ability to prioritize
• Fluency in English (Arabic is a plus)
• Knowledge of drug development process
• Interpersonal, organizational and negotiation skills
• Ability to influence others (both cross-functionally and within the function) in order to create a positive working environment
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Willing to engage in domestic and international travel to the degree appropriate to support business needs

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