Cardiometabolic Medical Advisor

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Through the application of scientific and medical training, clinical expertise, and relevant clinical experience, the Medical Advisor is an integral member of the medical affairs, development, or a business unit brand team for strategic planning in the support of launch and commercialization activities to meet patients' needs and ultimately enhance the customers' experience in interacting with the company. The definition of "customer" here includes patients, providers (HCPs) and payers.

The Medical Advisor may also work closely with global Development teams, Therapeutic Area Program Phase, Early Phase/ Clinical Pharmacology, and Translational Medicine teams in new product development activities over the entire spectrum of drug development and clinical trial phases. Specific activities include developing or contributing to the global and/or regional clinical/medical plan in his/her therapeutic area of responsibility, the development, conduct and reporting of local clinical trials; the implementation of global clinical trials conducted in local affiliates/countries; the reporting of adverse events as mandated by corporate patient safety; review process for protocols, study reports, publications and data dissemination for products; new and updated labels, documents and tools supporting product pricing, reimbursement, and access (PRA), grant submissions and contracts; contacts with regulatory and other governmental agencies; the outreach medical activities aimed at the external clinical customer community, including thought leaders; and various medical activities in support of demand realization. In addition, with input from the Medical Director and Regional Medical Leader, the Medical Advisor is responsible for assuring that his/her activities are clearly aligned with the strategic priorities of the respective business unit global Medical Affairs team, brand team(s), global Development team, Therapeutic Area Program Phase, Early Phase/ Clinical Pharmacology, and Translational Medicine team(s).

The Medical Advisor serves as a scientific resource for study teams, departments, and others as needed. He is aware of and ensures that all activities of the medical team are in compliance with current local and international regulations, laws, guidance (for example, FDA, ICH, and CPMP etc.), Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), company standards, Lilly policies and procedures, global quality standards, the Principles of Medical Research and activities are aligned with the medical vision.

Primary Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the Medical Advisor is to provide expert medical support to all aspects of the local business, to ultimately enhance the customers' experience in interacting with the company. This includes local marketed product support (participate in the development of the "patient journey" and the strategic plan for the compound), medical support for regulatory affairs and interactions with government agencies (medical support for New and Supplemental New Drug Submissions and participating and presenting at meetings with government regulatory agencies), medical support for pricing, reimbursement and access (PRA) (providing medical guidance on the PRA plan and interacting with government PRA agencies as needed), and leading in local scientific data dissemination (leading and presenting at conferences, advisory boards, etc., and overseeing the development of the scientific content of educational programs). These responsibilities are generally related to late-phase and marketed compounds but can also include early phase trials (for example, phase I and II trials).

The Medical Advisor is responsible for collaborating with the global teams in the planning, start-up and conduct of phase IIIb/IV studies (and phase I and II studies where applicable), as well as nonclinical trial solutions/activities that are conducted in affiliates/countries as described in the clinical plan. In addition, if assigned by the Medical Director and/or Regional Medical Leader, is responsible for support of global Development studies conducted in affiliates/countries.

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.

• Acts as scientific consultant and protocol expert for clinical study team members and others in medical.

• Explore and take advantage of opportunities for extramural scientific experiences.

• Attend, contribute and participate in medical congresses/scientific symposia.

General Responsibilities

• Support the business unit management team, including medical leadership in preparation and administration of the local or business unit 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.

• Collaborate proactively and productively with all alliance, business, and vendor partners.

• Participates in active coaching by providing timely and constructive feedback to co-workers, others on the clinical medical team, in the spirit of development, increased team effectiveness and cohesiveness.

• Actively participate in recruitment, diversity, and retention efforts, and hiring efforts as applicable.

• Model the leadership behaviours.

• Be an ambassador of both patients and the Lilly Brand.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Preference for Medical Doctor, DMD or DVM

• Previous experience in the pharmaceutical industry in a similar role - a must

• Clinical Pharmacist/PharmD or PhD in life science - optional

• Demonstrated ability to balance scientific priorities with business priorities

• Demonstrated strong communication, interpersonal, teamwork, organizational and negotiation skills

• Ability to engage in domestic and international travel to the degree appropriate to support the business of the team.

• Fluent in English, verbal and written communication.

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