Job Description:
The Medical Information Specialist is responsible for meeting the medical information needs of external customers and internal business partners as it relates to the company’s products. He/she will contribute to the development of high-quality Medical Information deliverables within the team and will be a visible member of the department by collaborating cross-functionally to meet Medical Affairs objectives. This includes but is not limited to:
Utilize clinical and scientific expertise to respond to medical information inquiries from health care professionals, patient/consumers, field staff, internal business partners and other customers
Monitor scientific literature for potential adverse event reports; report findings to Product Safety within established timeframes
Research and conduct detailed analyses of the scientific literature for Company marketed products, investigational compounds, competitor products/compounds, and related disease states. Contribute to communication, reporting and storage of findings
Contribute to the development and revision of standard medical responses, AMCP dossiers, Q & A documents and other medical information resources
Ensure medical accuracy of Company’s advertising, promotional and scientific materials as part of Copy Review Committee and Medical Review Committee, in collaboration with Medical Information Managers and Medical Directors
Ensure the scientific information is consistent with product labeling
Assist with and contribute to other Medical Communications and Medical Affairs activities
Knowledge/Skills Required
Advanced bioscience degree required (PharmD preferred)
Oncology experience preferred
Advanced knowledge of US regulatory standards related to pharmaceutical manufacturers’ communications and dissemination of medical information
Excellent verbal and written skills, with experience in medical writing
Superior literature database search skills
Minimum of 3 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry-based medical information or related discipline