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MEDICAL ADVISOR

A Medical Advisor provides significant contribution towards the evaluation, critiquing and communication of important medical / scientific information related to a company’s products. Medical Advisors assist clinical research teams and often help training and supporting the sales force. A Medical Advisor also provides an authoritative opinion regarding medical based questions, legal and regulatory matters thus enabling colleagues to comply with the required statutory requirements.

Some main expectations from a Medical Advisor are to:

– Work with the marketing department to develop marketing strategies and materials
– Work closely with the medical information teams to make sure that information about all the company’s products are available and current
– Provide support to regulatory affairs department for obtaining applicable product licenses
– Conduct analysis of competitors products as well as own product pipeline
– Work with medical / technical writers for creation of marketing material, package inserts etc
– Participate in local and international meetings to represent the company

Skills and Competencies:

– Excellent Leadership skills
– Negotiation skills
– Leadership skills
– Proactive
– Excellent communication skills
– Excellent knowledge of drug development and marketing concepts

Educational Background:

– Medical Degree with Registration Certificate

– Diploma or Degree in Pharmaceutical Medicine / Translational Medicine or Clinical Research is recommended

RECOMMENDED PROGRAM

For a career as a Medical Advisor we suggest you consider the following online program(s):

Advanced Post Graduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Medicine
Advanced Post Graduate Diploma in Translational Medicine
Professional Diploma in Medico-Marketing