Medical Affairs Lead, Asia Pacific

Cardinal Health, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Singapore is seeking a Medical Affairs Lead to provide medical and scientific leadership in the Asia Pacific region. The ideal candidate will establish relationships with key opinion leaders and educate healthcare professionals on relevant clinical data. This role requires strong communication skills and a commitment to ethical practices. Competitive compensation and opportunities for growth are offered.

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employment

Encouragement for diverse applicants

Qualifications

• 3+ years' related medical device experience preferred.
• 3+ years' clinical experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate scientific information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Establish relationships with key opinion leaders.
• Educate healthcare professionals on clinical and economic data.
• Lead evidence generation and dissemination strategies.

Skills

Ability to assess clinical results

Excellent oral presentation

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to communicate in multiple languages

Education

Bachelors degree

Master’s level degree

Job description

Medical Affairs Lead, Asia Pacific

The Medical Affairs Lead provides medical and scientific leadership that fosters evidence generation and dissemination of clinical education and scientific information for the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. The Medical Affairs Lead is a scientific expert that develops professional relationships using a data‑driven approach to address clinical and economic needs for the Asia Pacific (APAC) region.

The Medical Affairs Lead is a member of the Global Medical Affairs team and will report to the Global Medical Affairs Manager.

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Establish relationships with key opinion leaders, prominent academic and clinical investigators, and leaders of medical and scientific organizations who can contribute to the clinical diagnosis management of the diseases relating to the portfolio of covered products
• Educate healthcare professionals on clinical and economic data supporting the portfolio of products
• Identify and communicate key clinical and research insights from key opinion leaders to internal stakeholders to help formulate research and development strategies
• Lead internal cross-functional evidence generation and dissemination planning strategies, to include Scientific Congress strategy, publication development, and symposia
• Create literature summaries and white papers for new or relevant publications and support field sales training on such clinical evidence
• Responsible for the development and execution of medical affairs initiatives aimed to accelerate market development for assigned platform
• Alignment of medical, clinical, educational, and health economics strategies with global marketing

• Develop and maintain good relationships with internal and external compliance partners in the region
• Provide therapeutic area subject matter expertise on medical issues, practice trends, state of evidence, etc. as appropriate to both internal and external customers
• Work collaboratively with Legal, Regulatory and Compliance teams to ensure all transactions with healthcare professionals and government officials are ethical and comply with all legal and regulatory requirements.

Essential Qualifications

• Ability to assess clinical results, summarize into reports, assist in authoring reports and justifications
• 3+ years' related medical device experience preferred
• 3+ years' clinical experience preferred
• Experience with medical and academic centers highly preferred
• Knowledge of clinical needs in acute and non-acute clinical environments preferred
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate scientific information; respond to inquiries and address needs of key stakeholders
• Excellent oral presentation and written communication skills
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Ability to initiate and maintain relationships throughout the medical community

Core skills

• Strong work ethic and commitment to serve internal and external clients
• Energy, focus, motivation, debate-friendly, and good interpersonal skills
• Passion for science and teaching
• Open and honest approach to debates and constant evaluation
• Team player, “can-do” attitude
• Ability and desire to develop good working relationships internally and externally

Education

Bachelors degree required. Master’s level degree preferred.

Other

Excellent written and oral English communication skills.

Computer skills (Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word)

Ability to communicate in one or more additional languages used in Asia preferable

Candidate who is back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.