Medical Lead

Who we are

As a global leader in generic medicines with a strong innovative portfolio, we are all in for better health.
Teva Pharmaceuticals has been developing and producing medicines for more than 120 years. Along with our established presence in generics, we have significant research and operations supporting our growing portfolio of innovative medicines and biopharmaceutical products.

Today, our portfolio of around 3,600 products is among the largest of any pharmaceutical company in the world. Nearly 200 million people in 60 countries benefit from one of Teva's quality medicines every day. We invest in research and development of innovative medicines, generic drugs and biosimilars, carrying on the legacy of more than a century of finding new ways to help patients improve their lives. This defines our values as a company and characterizes how we do business and approach medicine.
This defines how we do business and motivates thousands of Teva employees all over the world, every single day.
Learn more at www.tevapharm.com.

In Bulgaria Teva (known as Actavis until 2020) is the largest employer in the pharmaceutical industry with near 1700 employees in the two manufacturing plants (Dupnitsa and Troyan), sales and marketing organization and in a number of global corporate functions based in our country. We believe that each and every one of us should have access to quality medicines that help manage illness, fight infection or simply support overall health. Learn more at www.teva.bg.

We are looking for qualified and motivated candidate for the role of Medical Lead based in Sofia.

The opportunity

The Medical Lead is a hybrid office and field based medical role responsible for:
  • Execution of all medical activities and projects for the products of interest of TEVA.
  • Providing scientific/medical leadership, strategy, and support for Teva products in all therapeutic areas.
  • Actively participate in strategic medical and brand planning, and execution of all medical activities and projects for all products within Medical Affairs Bulgaria, together with strategic partners in Commercial, HEOR, R&D, Regulatory, Market Access, Country Pharmacovigilance Department, and other x-functional partners.
  • Representing Medical Affairs Bulgaria in strategic discussions regarding brand strategy, lifecycle management, business development, clinical research, RWE, and HEOR planning as needed.
  • Providing necessary support and oversight to country teams via close collaboration and follow-up on a timely basis.

How you’ll spend your day

• Works to ensure that any unsolicited request for information from HCPs is provided in an accurate, unbiased, and non-promotional manner and most importantly in accordance with the local country/ regional code of practice (for example ABPI/ EFPIA) and Teva internal policies and SOPs
• Provides scientific and technical support for, and maintains, credible, professional relations with clinicians, local decision-makers, external experts and academic centers
• Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the designated disease area/Teva products and its competitive landscape along with their local healthcare economy
• Document field generated scientific insights within appropriate system 
• Participate in the discussion of scientific insights gathered by the Therapeutic Area team, to understand the breadth of insights, potential impact, and to stimulate scientific exploration across the company organization 
• Works collaboratively and cross-functionally with other internal colleagues to deliver excellent customer experience
• Contributes to the content of updated scientific materials/presentations for the assigned therapy area, as appropriate
• Attend national and international congresses as needed
• Provides (or support the trainer) therapy area and product specific training to appropriate office and field based Teva personnel
• Understands the broader business strategy and provides scientific support to enable compliant delivery aligned with the medical plan 
• Actively participates in launch planning and execution of new product launch in Medical Affairs. 
• Responds to HCP request for scientific information in relation to on and off-label or disease state, on existing or future products/ pipeline in a professional and timely manner
• Delivers credible, fair balanced and unbiased clinical/ scientific presentations during but not limited to face-to-face meetings with Scientific Leaders and perform Hospital meetings on demand
• Provides information and technical support to HCPs
• Works closely with Teva clinical operations to identify/propose potential study sites for Teva sponsored studies and contribute to any necessary follow-ups
• Conduct clinical trial site visits to provide medical support and handle any potential trial related queries where appropriate
• Serve as a point of contact for HCPs proposing investigator sponsored studies (ISS) and acts as a conduit between Teva medical affairs and the HCPs
• Works closely with marketing, regulatory and market access teams to provide strategic medical input and support
• Identifies and maps key external experts/ institutions in specific disease areas and share the information appropriately
• Contributes to the development of brand medical plan in line with the brand strategy and effectively executes the plan at a local territory level
• Maintains compliance
• Collaborates with Wider medical affairs team, Wider commercial organization, Market access, Health Outcomes, Government affairs, Clinical Studies Unit and other relevant field or office-based team members
• Contacts regularly with the appropriate Healthcare Professionals, Healthcare Organizations, Patient Organizations (as per local guidance), investigator sites, academic institutions, and other relevant clinical networks

Your experience and qualifications

• MD, Pharm D, PhD, or educated to a degree level or equivalent with a scientific qualification
• Ideally 1-5 years of pharmaceutical industry experience
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and regulations related to patient access, regulatory process, local/ national healthcare economy and the pharmaceutical industry code of conduct (such as ABPI/ EFPIA Code)
• Deep understanding and thorough knowledge of the relevant disease area
• Evidence of successful career in an Medical affairs or other non-promotional role within the pharmaceutical industry, or equivalent experience from outside the industry would be ideal
• Fluency in written and spoken professional English.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills 
• Ability to synthesize complex scientific information and communicate it effectively at a peer-to-peer level with HCPs
•    Ability to collaborate and share information to contribute to the planning process and execute the agreed medical plan in line with the brand / therapy area objectives
• Able to work effectively in a matrix organization
• Knowledge, ability, and willingness to engage with customers using traditional as well as novel digital channels
• Excellent IT skills with the ability to work effectively with and leverage modern technology
• This is a hybrid office and field-based role with domestic (and occasional international) travel exceeding 10-20% of the work week and occasional weekend for conferences/ meetings
• Full and clean driving license issued by the relevant local government authority

Enjoy a more rewarding choice

• Dynamic and challenging work environment in one of the world leading pharmaceutical company and the biggest pharmaceutical company in Bulgaria
• Competitive remuneration bound with performance
• Additional healthcare insurance
• Transportation allowance and other flexible benefits
• Option to work from home as per the company policy
• Opportunity for development

Make a difference with Teva Pharmaceuticals

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, send us your CV in English.

Please, kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. All personal data is protected by law and will be treated in confidence.

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