Scientific/Medical Advisor Myelofibrosis

Site Name: UK - London - Brentford Posted Date: Nov 24 2022 354273 Scientific / Medical Advisor Myelofibrosis We’ve had an exciting opportunity released working within our Medical Affairs UK Oncology team where we’re seeking a Medical/Scientific Advisor to join on a permanent, full-time basis. This is a role associated with GSK House; however, home working flexibility is available. The Scientific/Medical Advisor within Medical Affairs will be responsible for providing expert scientific capability and leadership while managing a broad range of Medical Affairs activities associated with their assigned products and within the myelofibrosis therapy area; They will provide scientific strategic input into Health Technology Appraisal submission development to achieve optimal reimbursement outcomes and patient access. They will develop and implement local research strategies to address data gaps and advance the scientific/clinical understanding of GSK medicines. They will work with the Medical team, the cross-functional teams, and global teams providing scientific/clinical expertise, advice and technical leadership on GSK products in the UK market by developing and implementing a local, integrated medical strategy and customer engagement plans. This position is perfect for someone looking to get involved in a product launch and have the chance to shape and develop the medicine’s positioning within the UK. This is a high visibility role within a growing team where you’ll be able to truly leave your stamp. We’re combining the power of genetic and genomic insights into what causes disease, with the speed and scale of artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) to make better predictions about who a treatmento might work for, and why. We believe this powerful combination of data and technology holds the key to fundamentally transforming medical discovery for the better, improving R&D success rates and shaping how even the most challenging diseases, like neurological conditions and cancer, can be both prevented and treated. In 2021 we delivered four major product approvals: Cabenuva for HIV, Jemperli for endometrial cancer, Xevudy for COVID-19 and Apretude, our new long-acting medicine for HIV prevention. Find out more: Our approach to R&D    In this role you will Provide expert scientific product and disease area knowledge and trusted medical leadership to GSK UK and to International Medical Networks Provide scientific strategic input to the regulatory and reimbursement teams to allow GSK to demonstrate the value of GSK products to achieve optimal product labelling, reimbursement outcomes and patient access. Deliver external engagement excellence characterized by timely, responsible and responsive interactions with the external medical and scientific community to achieve a two-way trusted scientific partnership Support the TA Director to shape, develop and implement a local Medical Strategic Plan for medicines within the Haemato-oncology/myelofibrosis therapy area including: Identifying advisory board/1:1 interaction needs, and leading their implementation and follow-up Ensuring alignment with commercial strategic planning Provide scientific assessment to enhance the local and the global development plans that maximize the scientific understanding of these potential future indications Interact with global teams to influence global clinical development plans in order to optimize patient access to innovative medicines in the UK Evaluate and manage investigator-sponsored studies to advance research on disease and its treatment, aligned to the areas of research interest Support the TA Director in the review of all medical grant and donation requests and congress sponsorship requests to ensure alignment with therapy area strategies. Closing Date for Applications: December 11th, 2022 (COB) Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert.  When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application. During the course of your application you will be requested to complete voluntary information which will be used in monitoring the effectiveness of our equality and diversity policies. Your information will be treated as confidential and will not be used in any part of the selection process.  If you require a reasonable adjustment to the application / selection process to enable you to demonstrate your ability to perform the job requirements, please contact 0808 234 4391. This will help us to understand any modifications we may need to make to support you throughout our selection process. *LI-GSK Why you? Qualifications & Skills: We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals: MBBS, MD, PhD, PharmD or equivalent Industry Medical Affairs experience Strong foundation/expertise within myelofibrosis/haematology from education or prior work Ability to apply scientific knowledge and lead research programs Experience of managing relationships with internal and external partners including Key External Experts and global stakeholders Strong ability to leverage scientific knowledge A good existing understanding from working experience of the UK healthcare environment Proven ability to develop timely and meaningful research protocols and study reports Preferred Qualifications & Skills: If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: Strong foundation/expertise in the disease and therapeutic area, specifically within myelofibrosis, from education or prior work Health Technology Appraisal experience Final Medical Signatory experience would be highly desirable Strong project management skills Excellent communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills Strong business and financial acumen Team player with a can-do mindset and strong communication skills Demonstrated ability to work as a strategic partner with commercial functions would be considered an asset Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years. Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued and included. 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