Job Description

An excellent 12-month fixed term opportunity for an Assoc. Spclst, Medical Affairs at our Red Oak site.

Reporting to the Assoc. Director of Medical Affairs.

What you will do

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation, and leadership to carry out the following:

• Working on assigned projects e.g. medical education initiatives
• Where appropriate and with support from the medical affairs team, play a role in identifying, developing and maintaining credible relationships with project stakeholders externally
• Collaboration across Our Company’s internal functions to help the team with strategic planning process
• Providing administrative support for Patient Access Programs and support development of early access processes
• Developing partnerships with market access, regulatory and development colleagues to appropriately and rapidly support gaining access for patients to our medicines e.g NCPE presentation supports, HTAs, CSAs etc.
• Supporting operational aspects for LDGs, working alongside Medical Advisors, and other internal and external personnel. Providing operational and study management support in the planning, conduct and reporting activities
• Lead the metrics dashboard for the medical team and our CTs trackers
• Identify systems or process improvements to enable the department to run efficiently, leading in the digital space
• Review of Medical Affairs Curricula: Conducting thorough reviews and updates of training materials to maintain compliance and relevance
• Support with development of patient pathway/ stakeholder mapping for new Therapy areas

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

• Bachelor’s Level 8 degree in Science, Pharmacy or related discipline
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is beneficial.
• Strong communication, project-management, teamwork and Microsoft 365 skills
• Ability to work independently while escalating risks and issues as appropriate
• Ability to handle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously and function in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivation, flexibility, resourcefulness, and problem-solving capabilities
• A passion for science

Additional location(s) Compensation Information:

Required Skills:

Administrative Support, Business Intelligence (BI) Reporting, Clinical Project Management, Continuing Medical Education (CME), Data Analysis, Strategic Planning, Working Independently

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Project Temps (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

11/24/2026

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