Clinical Advisor, Oncology

Overall purpose of job: In this exciting role, the Clinical Advisor will be the team’s scientific and medical specialist, who will mainly be working closely with national leading specialists. We expect the clinical advisor to be a key member of the field team, by constantly supporting clinicians involved in Janssen’s sponsored studies, Janssen’s collaborations, as well as Janssen’s medical education events and programs. In short, the clinical advisor should be the Oncology Scientific Specialist, responsible for discussing our products, patients’ treatment trends and studies on a peer-to-peer basis, with a defined audience of Leading Specialists (Physicians, Pharmacists, Hospital Managers, Board Members of Scientific Societies, and other partners), and should always be considered a trusted scientific counterpart and partner. By doing this, the clinical advisor should be able to maximize company products’ value through high quality scientific communication with Leading Specialists on a peer-to-peer basis. Main activities/tasks: A Clinical Advisor is ultimately accountable for: Developing and maintaining a network with leading specialist physicians, and for focusing on understanding their needs, key value drivers, and practical treatment patterns, as well as championing the medical value of own products. Executing an external partner management plan in close collaboration and coordination with other functions including: Medical Education, GCO, HEMAR and Commercial. Communicating medical scientific data to leading specialists and broader external health care related audience, both proactively and reactively. Gaining valuable insights into treatment patterns and scientific activities in the Oncology area, through scientific interactions, and to later provide strategic input to the medical affairs plan and to the business decision-making. Staying on top of the medical and scientific Oncology knowledge by continuously updating his/her knowledge of products, patient’s treatment trends, clinical activities and studies. Identifying data needs and opportunities, supporting protocol development and engaging in discussions with leading physicians to help design RWE projects. Developing, coordinating and participating in medical education activities (e.g. identifying, supporting, and educating speakers as well as building medical education programs with scientific third parties). Providing medical input to cross-functional communication and action plans, while seeking to improve the use of multi-channel communication with the network of leading specialists. Supporting the medical training of the internal cross-functional team. Supporting medical affairs activities' strategy, planning, design and execution in close co-operation with the Head of Medical Affairs and with the Medical Education Manager. Qualifications To be successful in this role: We are looking for a person with detailed scientific knowledge preferred on Oncology , who brings experience from medical affairs work developed within the pharmaceutical industry. You are a true standout colleague with passion and winning attitude, you have outstanding social skills with the ability to influence and interact successfully. Importantly, you have shown to be resilient, highly adaptable and genuinely curious in past working experiences. Whilst being Health Care Professional you also understand and easily collaborate with team members from other functions. You care for the big picture, but you are also very analytical and have an eye for details as needed. Further, you have confirmed business acumen and understand the healthcare business landscape. Essential knowledge & skills: A Minimum of a master's degree in medicine, pharmacy or life sciences or equivalent (required). A completed MD or PhD is preferred. Deep knowledge of the therapeutic area, and good background in research and interpretation of medical data Relevant work experience, scientific acumen and communication skills in order to be accepted by Leading Specialists in peer-to-peer relationship (minimum of 2 years of experience as an MSL is preferred). Awareness of business strategy and high customer focus with an understanding of the importance of business results. Awareness of, and adherence to, Johnson & Johnson Credo values and International Health Care Business Integrity Guide. Special requirements: Fluency in the Portuguese and English languages is required. Valid driver’s license is required. Advanced Communication and presentation skills. Business acumen. Strong Teamwork, leadership and influencing skills. For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) have been part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Our commitment to respect the dignity and diversity of all is embedded in our Credo. We know that the success of our business depends on having the best talent in a workforce that reflects the diverse markets we serve around the world and an inclusive culture that values different perspectives and life experiences That is why we in Portugal are working to create an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences are valued and each and every one of our people feels that they belong and can reach their potential. No matter who they are. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Johnson & Johnson means “You Belong”! Primary Location Portugal-Lisbon-Lisbon- Organization Janssen-Cilag Farmaceutica, Lda. (7290) Job Function R&D Requisition ID 2105992178W