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