Job Purpose<\/p>\n
\tProvide strategic medical leadership and scientific support to cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory standards, and enhance patient outcomes<\/p>\n
Key Accountabilities\u00a0<\/p>\n
Stakeholder Engagement:<\/p>\n
\tManage engagement with external stakeholders relating to Medical Intelligence to understand current clinical practices, obtain medical guidance and maintain up-to-date knowledge in respective therapy areas, in order to provide valuable insights and medical support to the business
\n\tBuild and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), medical associations, and healthcare professionals.
\n\tRespond promptly to medical inquiries from stakeholders, ensuring accurate and timely information sharing.
\n\tOrganize and facilitate advisory boards, expert panels, and scientific events.
\n\tLeverage KOLs for strategy development, training and understanding therapy landscape.<\/p>\n
Key Accountabilities\u00a0<\/p>\n
Knowledge and Development<\/p>\n
\tEnsure the medical team stays current with evolving standards to support informed decisions, regulatory compliance, and business growth through proactive, expert-driven knowledge management
\n\tMaintain up-to-date expertise in therapeutic areas by monitoring legislative, regulatory, and industry changes.
\n\tAttend CPD events and track emerging medical trends to inform strategy and innovation.
\n\tProvide expert input for special projects and ensure regulatory updates (indications, dosage, safety) are implemented promptly and accurately.<\/p>\n
Key Accountabilities\u00a0<\/p>\n
Compliance<\/p>\n
\tEnsure all medical activities meet current legal, regulatory, and ethical standards, supporting business objectives and safeguarding patient safety.
\n\tReview and approve promotional, educational, and training materials.
\n\tOversee Patient Support Programmes (PSPs) to ensure regulatory compliance.
\n\tApprove regulatory documents (e.g., package inserts).
\n\tParticipate in audits and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
\n\tManage medical budget and ensure alignment with approved allocations.
\n\tOversight of Pharmacovigilance activities conducted by the Qualified Person for Pharmacovigilance (QPPV) or deputy QPPV.<\/p>\n
Key Accountabilities<\/p>\n
Medical Strategy Input<\/p>\n
\tContribute to medical affairs plans and help clarify business opportunities
\n\tDevelop and execute medical affairs plans aligned with business objectives.
\n\tAnalyse and interpret clinical data to inform product positioning and strategy.
\n\tPrepare and review scientific and promotional materials for accuracy and compliance.
\n\tDeliver medical training to internal teams and healthcare professionals.
\n\tIdentify therapeutic gaps and recommend new molecules, devices, or incremental innovations to strengthen the product portfolio, using market analysis<\/p>\n
Key Accountabilities (5\/5)<\/p>\n
Team Capability<\/p>\n
\tDevelop people capabilities to build a goal oriented team
\n\tDevelop content and material for medical trainings of internal team and sales team
\n\tDevelop induction training program with content for new team members
\n\tTrack effectiveness of trainings regularly by means of feedback from the team as well as ROI achieved from them<\/p>\n
Key Decisions<\/p>\n
Strategic & Scientific Decisions<\/p>\n
\tApproval of medical content for promotional, educational, and training materials.
\n\tPlanning and endorsement of Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities.
\n\tScientific input into product positioning, lifecycle management, and launch strategies.
\n\tEvaluation and recommendation of new products or therapeutic innovations.<\/p>\n
Compliance & Regulatory Decisions<\/p>\n
\tFinal sign-off on materials to ensure alignment with regulatory and ethical standards.
\n\tOversight of Patient Support Programmes (PSPs) to ensure legal compliance.
\n\tApproval of responses to regulatory queries and updates to product documentation.<\/p>\n
Operational & Budgetary Decisions<\/p>\n
\tAllocation of medical budget and resources to support strategic priorities.
\n\tRecommendations on portfolio development and commercial alignment.<\/p>\n
Education Qualification<\/p>\n
\tMBChB (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)\u00a0\u2013 Preferred and commonly required.
\n\tPhD or MPharm\u00a0\u2013 Accepted with relevant experience.
\n\tPostgraduate qualification\u00a0in medicine, pharmacy, or healthcare management.
\n\tRegistration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)\u00a0\u2013 Essential for medical professionals<\/p>\n
Relevant Work Experience<\/p>\n
\t5\u20137 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or related healthcare sectors.
\n\t2\u20133 years for candidates with an MD.
\n\t7\u20138 years for candidates with a PhD or MPharm.
\n\tExperience in managed care, medical insurance, or clinical research is highly valued<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.cipla.co.za ) or<\/p>\n
careers.cipla.com<\/p>\n
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