This role will be based in our modern state-of-the-art co-working facilities in Moorgate, London. This site, at the heart of London provides fantastic amenities, support services and collaborative workspaces with convenient transport links.
Who we are
At our organisation, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than a century, we’ve been at the forefront of research, bringing forward medicines, vaccines and innovative health solutions for the world’s most challenging diseases.
We are officially certified by the Top Employer Institute and been awarded the exclusive Top Employer United Kingdom Certification for the fourth year running.
Job description
We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we “follow the science” and that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. And we believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe.
Our UK Public health Medical Affairs team supports pipeline assets from early phase through launch and beyond. The team works cross functionally with R&D, commercial, external affairs, market access and other essential partners both within the organisation as well as externally. We are committed to the development of our people, foster a learning environment, and promote a culture based upon trust, respect and connection. Throughout the programme, you will build strong communication and interpersonal skills with excellent strategic planning and organisational skills. Additionally, you will develop a good understanding of Medical Affairs, Good Clinical Practice, the UK regulatory and reimbursement environment as well as the ABPI code of practice.
Key responsibilities
This is a 24-month rotational programme within the UK Public health Medical Affairs team, where you will get the opportunity to rotate between therapy areas.
Working with a dynamic and diverse team, the role here will support the Public health Therapy Area Medical Head and directorate members, in delivering the strategic medical plan and work in partnership to deliver operational excellence.
The key responsibilities include, but are not limited to
- Leading and collaborating on key activities across the public health pipeline clinical development pathway to support the delivery of the strategic medica plan.
- Collaborating with UK Clinical Trials Organisation to identify research sites in relation to our public health pipeline. Support the development of pipeline strategies and objectives for pipeline assets
- Supporting the process of UK scientific leaders mapping and identification to enable continuous engagement and input for our public health pipeline.
- Working cross functionally undertake the delivery of specific projects within the strategic medical plan e.g. symposia, advice seeking activities, medical education initiatives.
- Developing partnerships with market access, regulatory and development colleagues to appropriately and rapidly gain access for patients to our medicines e.g. Health Technology Appraisals, patient access schemes, compassionate use programmes.
- Contribute on the data gap analysis for the public health therapy area with the cross functional team to identify and execute key evidence generation activities.
What happens at the end of the 24-month scheme?
Throughout the 24-month scheme you will receive guidance and mentoring to not only help you through your current role, but also to prepare you for applications to permanent roles within the organisation, with the aim that you will hopefully continue your career journey with our company.
Technical requirements
- Registered pharmacist or medical graduate
- Project management experience with examples of delivering initiatives from start to finish with clear goals and objectives
- Demonstrates an interest in the healthcare landscape in the UK, including the structure of the NHS
- Demonstrates ability to digest complex clinical information and interpret its relevance to UK market
Qualities we look for
- Communicates, participates and collaborates as one team; winning and losing together
- Focuses on what matters the most to create the greatest value for human and animal patients
- Acts with urgency, rigor and determination to enable us to continue to deliver our medicines and vaccines around the world
- Intellectually curious, adapts and has a commitment to never give up, whether we succeed or fail
- Aligns with and fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion; being part of an inclusive environment where everyone is able to contribute their best ideas
- Encourages curiosity, voices their opinions and engages in healthy debate to improve ideas and decisions to achieve better outcomes