Senior Medical Advisor, Biodermatology

At LEO Pharma, we are at a pivotal point in our transformation journey to advancing medical dermatology by developing new biologics, in a mostly unexplored therapeutic area in the world today.

Every day, we seek inspiration from people living with skin conditions. We are passionate about identifying and addressing their greatest health needs, to both advance medical dermatology and help them live fulfilling lives.

As a purpose-driven company, high performance is measured equally as sales results and the positive impact we create ¬– for health care professionals and their patients. These aspirations are encapsulated in our perpetual quest for the world’s best talent.

About this job

Working at LEO:

You will be part of a collaborative and innovative community of specialists connected by mutual respect; a caring culture; richness of diversity and our deep-rooted commitment to advancing the progress of biologic solutions within atopic dermatitis worldwide. Driven by dedication, ambition and agility, we apply our deep knowledge in dermatology and a focus on long-term results.

About your team:

You will join a highly motivated team – competing with the biggest pharmaceutical brands – inspiring one another with bold new ideas, expertise and knowledge to surpass our current size and reputation. With each step of the journey, you will see the impact of your contributions as we flourish and transform into a global leader in medical dermatology.

As Senior Medical Advisor, you will help drive evidence generation, provide medical input into marketing/sales strategy and medical support for operations for all LEO products, with particular emphasis on the Biologics portfolio; provide ABPI and IPHA Code related advice, review expertise and medical advice and guidance for the head office based scientific advisor.

Responsibilities:

• Respond to escalated Medical Information enquiries when requested.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with stakeholders (HCPs, Corporate partners… etc.)
• Maintain up to date clinical knowledge in appropriate therapeutic areas, and provide appropriate strategic and operational input
• Work with the cross-functional teams at global/regional/local level to help produce materials and activities
• Oversee promotional activity approvals
• Investigate and respond to complaints regarding LEO promotional activities, if required
• Assistance to Sales and Marketing colleagues on relevant clinical issues, as required
• Regularly review clinical articles relating to therapeutic area and attend update events e.g. scientific meetings, conferences/ symposia
• Supervise the review, approval of funding and follow up of Investigator Initiated Study (IIS) proposals
• Help create and maintain a strong compliance environment
• Attend relevant conferences and scientific meetings to maintain and develop a network of contacts with specialists and customers
• Dotted line management of head office based scientific advisor

• Medically qualified = GMC Full registration with license to Practice or GPhC registered pharmacist
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience.
• Suitable amount of pharmaceutical industry experience, mainly/most recently in Medical Affairs.
• Background in dermatology is desirable
• Leadership skills
• High ethical standards
• Strategic Focus
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain relationships

Please note that we review applications and conduct interviews on an ongoing basis.