Senior Associate/Manager, Medical Information - Contractor

Overview

The Senior Associate/Manager, Medical Information (contractor) will be responsible for timely dissemination of current, accurate, and balanced medical information to healthcare professionals and customers through various communication channels. This role is responsible for developing and updating scientific medical information content and will support the lead medical reviewer in promotional and medical review teams. The Sr. Associate/Manager, Medical Information (contractor) also requires proficiency with drug information databases and systems, as well as an understanding of Medical Information processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensures timely, accurate, balanced, and up-to-date scientific responses to medical inquiries from health care professionals and customers through various communication channels. Responsible for phone coverage as needed.
• Create and update Medical Information (MI) scientific content, including Scientific Response Documents (SRDs) and FAQs.
• Support the development and update of approved product AMCP Dossiers.
• Shares customer inquiry trends through the creation of reports and presentations and disseminates to key internal stakeholders.
• Participate in review of promotional, sales training, corporate communications, and scientific materials for medical accuracy in Promotional and Medical Review Committees.
• Staffs Medical Information Booths at live scientific and medical meetings, as needed.
• Participates in Medical Information, product, and disease state training to Shionogi Inc. sales representatives, Medical Information Call Center and other vendors, as needed.
• Recognize, capture, and report adverse events and product quality complaints.
• Adhere to all applicable Shionogi SOPs, policies, processes, and compliance guidelines and ensures knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements to appropriately respond to medical inquires, disseminate scientific information, and report AEs and PQCs.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced scientific degree (such as PharmD, PhD, MD, RN or equivalent) is preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years in the pharmaceutical or healthcare-related industry. Medical Information experience preferred.
• Strong scientific background with a deep understanding of medical and clinical concepts.
• Strong medical writing experience.
• Experience in therapeutic areas related to company’s products preferred.
• Understanding of legal and regulatory requirements related to the pharmaceutical industry and dissemination of medical information.
• Capable of recognizing, capturing, and reporting adverse events and product quality complaints in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Must live a commutable distance to our US Corporate Headquarters in Florham Park, NJ. Office presence required 50% per month, at least 2- 3 days per week.

PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated computer experience with MS Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Ability to effectively prioritize, multi-task, and work independently to meet established deadlines.
• Excellent project management skills
• Analytical, solutions-oriented, and strategic-thinking skills
• Highly self-motivated and able to manage multiple tasks in a timely fashion
• Proven track record in working in a dynamic, cross-functional environment

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to articulate clearly and conduct verbal presentations with large and small audiences.
• Ability to travel via automobile and/or airplane.
• Ability to view video display terminal images < 18” away from face for extended period of time – up to four (4) hours at a time.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and telephone.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time – up to four (4) hours at a time.
• Ability to lift, tug, pull up to fifteen (15) pounds.

To be considered for this position, you must apply and meet the requirements of this opportunity.

We look forward to reviewing your resume & qualifications.

DISCLAIMER

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of requirements, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other requirements, duties and responsibilities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

EEO

Shionogi Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment opportunities based on valid job requirements without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, status as a disabled veteran, a recently separated veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veterans, and Armed Forces Service Medal Veterans, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

It is the policy of Shionogi Inc. to undertake affirmative action in compliance with all federal, state, and local requirements to recruit a diverse pool of applicants and to ensure that our employment practices are, in fact, non-discriminatory.

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