Summary
The Medical Advisor is responsible for the implementation of the medical strategy of the branch in collaboration with marketing and sales teams, and for providing medical and scientific expertise to enable company products reach the maximum of their potential.
He/she is also responsible for the development of company reputation among its partners.

Responsibilities
Medical:
Implementation and follow up of clinical studies in West Africa sub region
Informing Medical Director on the updates of medical actions in West Africa
Adapting scientific data into advantages for the patient
Ensure compliance with company procedure in Pharmacovigilance & promotional materials.
Handle Medical Information
Responsible for all drug safety matters

Marketing/Sales:
Communicate effectively on products benefit
Liaise with the relevant staff in medical, regulatory, marketing sales etc. to ensure cross functional communication is of high quality and the company goals are met
Build Partnership with KOLs & Health Authorities to support company products
Active participation in all Medico – Marketing activities in the zone.

Regulatory:
Ensuring ethics in consumption
Participating in securing ethics in our actions
Recording clinical studies (ethics committees, Regulatory bodies)
Support in registering products
Support for fitting promotional material to scientific , legal and regulatory requirement and company guidelines
Qualification/Experience
Must have basic medical degrees (MBBS or MD) from a reputable university.
Post graduate will be an advantage
Minimum 3 years medical practice post qualification
At least 1yr experience as a medical sales representative is mandatory
Sales, marketing, or other business experience in pharmaceutical industry is a recommendation

Competencies:
Good Knowledge of the health care system in Africa
Good Understanding of the commercial implications of the business
Planning and budgeting
Goal and results oriented, business acumen
Demonstrates a high level of energy, drive and personal responsibility to achieve individual goals
Analyses and solves problems by seeking and interpreting relevant data in a logical manner
Attention to detail, adopting methodical, systematic, organised working style whilst retaining sight of the bigger picture
Anticipates and embraces change, adapting behaviour to suit the situation
Challenges the status quo, generating and implementing innovative ideas and solutions
Works as part of a team, respecting the opinions, needs and contributions of others.
Able to build relationships across departments and functions
Listens and considers others points of view with an open mind

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications and CV’s to: cv@bsr.re