Healthcare Strategic Expert

Bebeemedicaladvisor; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Johannesburg is seeking a Medical Advisor to provide medical and scientific expertise. This strategic position involves collaboration withBrand Managers and cross-functional teams to manage product lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have an MBChB or equivalent, at least 2 years in the pharmaceutical industry, and strong communication skills. This role offers an opportunity to influence medical strategies and engage with external experts, contributing to the medical affairs function.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in pharmaceutical industry or proven industry collaboration in academia.
• Experience in affiliate Medical Department or Clinical Development.
• Knowledge of commercialization and business practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Brand Managers for product lifecycle management.
• Develop and execute local medical strategies and plans.
• Provide medical insights to support marketing and commercialization.
• Manage relationships with external experts.
• Conduct advisory board meetings and scientific engagement.
• Develop and deliver scientific presentations for conferences.

Skills

Medical expertise

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Understanding of commercialization

Education

MBChB or equivalent Life Science qualification at Masters level

Job description

Job Title : Medical Advisor

This role is a strategic position within the Medical Affairs organization, providing medical and scientific expertise to maximize value proposition.

The Medical Advisor will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure effective communication of medical and scientific knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Brand Managers and cross‑functional teams for product lifecycle management.
• Develop and execute local medical strategies and plans in accordance with internal and external regulations.
• Provide medical insights and expertise to support marketing and commercialization from a scientific perspective.
• Manage relationships with external experts and oversee in‑sourced / outsourced medical programs and logistics.
• Conduct advisory board meetings, expert panels, and scientific engagement meetings.
• Develop and deliver scientific presentations and materials for internal and external conferences.

Requirements:

• MBCh B or equivalent Life Science qualification at Masters level.
• Minimum of 2 years in pharmaceutical industry or proven industry collaboration in academia.
• Experience in affiliate Medical Department or Clinical Development.
• Knowledge of commercialization and business practices.

Preferred Experience:

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical product development, product lifecycle, and commercialization process.
• Experience in the Cardio Metabolic therapeutic area.
• Experience with KOLs in the relevant therapeutic area.