Manager, Medical Affairs

Position OverviewMaximise your chances of a successful application to this job by ensuring your CV and skills are a good match.Reporting to the Snr Medical Affairs Manager – EU Distributor Markets, the Medical Affairs Manager will be responsible for developing and executing the Medical Affairs strategy in a selection of EU distributor markets where Insulet doesn’t have a direct presence in Europe. In conjunction with the Snr Medical Affairs Manager, the Medical Manager will be responsible for the flawless implementation of Insulet’s medical strategies and the Distributor medical plans in the territories. The medical plans encompass value-generating activities including medical education, evidence generation and dissemination, HCP and KOL engagement, and internal knowledge and insights translation.The Medical Affairs manager works closely with their country and regional cross-functional partners (commercial, marketing, market access, regulatory, sales excellence) and the Global Medical Affairs team to ensure proper execution of the medical plans. They will have and maintain an in-depth understanding of diabetes, the current and future treatment landscape along with ongoing clinical research with a focus on the diabetes device market. A key skillset required for this is the effective influencing and collaboration with external distributor partners, driving engagement, buy-in and adoption of key initiatives.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute the Medical Affairs strategy at a country or regional level through cross-functional collaboration and in close coordination with the distributor teamsEstablish and execute local medical education plans in collaboration with the distributor teams: educate HCPs with online/in-person blended offerings (on-demand, webinars, Peer-to-Peer training), deliver medical education at congresses and symposiums, support product training with generation and delivery of medical contentDevelop evidence generation plans, in answer to fulfil market access, regulatory and marketing needsPlan and engage with HCPs for local execution Investigator-Initiated trialsPartner with Clinical Affairs on local execution of Insulet-sponsored studies including identification and qualification of local investigatorsDisseminate evidence to internal and external stakeholders including translating clinical data into scientifically sound, tangible insights and claimsIdentify and engage with HCP to inform and seek advice on the company’s solutions, through the execution of advisory boards, clinical activity, scientific Exchange and educational EventsEstablish and maintain credible peer-to-peer scientific relationships with national KOLsBuild confidence and advocacy among key external influencers (KOLs)Build and share knowledge with internal and external stakeholders regarding the use and benefits of current and future Insulet productsWork collaboratively with cross-functional partners towards achieving local business objectivesReview and approve external materials for scientific and medical accuracyAnswer HCP medical queriesWork with channel partners to anticipate the needs of the market by understanding key dynamics including clinical trends, care delivery and paymentMaintain a thorough and detailed working knowledge of the organization and its products, current scientific research and publicationsPerform other duties as requiredEducation/Experience3 or more years of relevant or equivalent Medical Affairs experience in the diabetes pharmaceutical or medical device industryIn-depth understanding of the diabetes disease state, the current/future treatment landscape, and ongoing clinical trials/researchUnderstanding of the country medical practice and clinical decision-making regarding patient care for diabetesMD, PharmD, PhD or MS in life science or an equivalent combination of education or experienceSkills/Competencies xpwpeyx Demonstrated ability to integrate and work in a challenging cross-functional environmentBroad understanding of the international commercial and regulatory environment for medical devicesStrong scientific acumen and attention to detailExcellent written and verbal communication skillsHigh ethical standards which apply to interactions with HCPs, payers, and industry representativesAbility to influence third party organisations in the development of robust planningStrong communication and collaboration skills are required with proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse group of people and across organisationsExcellent organizational skills with ability to project planExcellent PowerPoint and presentation skillsDemonstrated ability to manage concurrent, complex, and cross-functional projects requiredFluent in English, a second language would be advantageousPhysical Requirements (if Applicable)Location: United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, France, Belgium, Switzerland, SpainThe position is remoteThis role will involve frequent travel, approximately 40% through European markets#J-18808-Ljbffr