Scientific Advisors are members of the Taiwan Medical Affairs organization whose primary responsibility is to provide both strategic and field-based support to complement the marketing and sales strategies in order to achieve the overall business objective within the context of medical knowledge and appropriate corporate policy.
In addition, scientific advisors are expected to plan and execute medical plans (s) according to a local medical strategy and global guidance to maximize the value and lifecycles of our products and contribute to the well-being of patients in Taiwan.
[Key Roles & Responsibilities]
• Identify Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), and establish and maintain scientific relationships with KOLs; connecting KOLs in academic and community centers.
• Act as primary liaison to investigators interested in developing and performing investigator-initiated research
• Develop and execute territory plans in alignment with regional and national plans of action (POAs).
• Provide clinical presentations and information in response to unsolicited questions (as appropriate) in academic, community, and healthcare provider setting in both group and one-on-one situations
• Collaborate with the Clinical organization to enhance patient enrolment in Janssen-sponsored clinical trials by identifying appropriate clinical trial sites and interacting with investigators in ongoing studies
• Coordinate continuing educational workshops, seminars and programs for healthcare professionals and scientists
• Collect and follow up on unsolicited medical information requests and assisting in the developing novel clinical study ideas
• Provide scientific support at medical congresses
• Provide timely feedback/information on emerging clinical/scientific teams and opportunities to internal stakeholders
[Job Requirements/Qualifications]
• BS degree in scientific and/or medical discipline required; MD, DO, PharmD, MSN or PhD strongly preferred
• More than 3 years clinical/research or medical affair experience in specific therapeutic area
• Proven ability to work independently as well as in cross-functional networks
• Current working knowledge of Taiwan legal, regulatory and compliance regulations and guidelines relevant to industry interactions with health-care professionals
• Ability to partner and maintain relationships within the medical community
• Excellent communication, presentation and time management skills
