Additional Locations: Lebanon-Beirut; Saudi Arabia-RiyadhDiversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High PerformanceAt Boston Scientific, well give you the opportunity to harness all thats within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, well help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, youll be supported in progressing - whatever your ambitions.Additional Location: Cairo, EgyptPurposeReporting to the Medical Affairs Group Manager RM, the key responsibilities of this role will be to build, develop and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders, engaging them on their fields of interest and on areas of strategic importance to BSC. Share and discuss clinical data with customers and field questions on data on BSC products and/or therapeutic areas. Capture Investigator Sponsored Research (ISR) requests and manage ISR execution. Contribute to clinical plans and messaging for BSC products. In addition, the role holds strong responsibility to the set-up and execution of collaborative clinical research, playing a central role to connect, drive and motivate all involved stakeholders.The role will focus on Electrophysiology and Cardiac Rhythm Management technologies in the Growth Emergent Markets (GEM), within Rhythm Management Medical Affairs in EMEA.ResponsibilitiesArticulate and execute a Medical Affairs strategy to support business priorities and scientific reputation with clear KPIs and effectiveness measurements.Evidence Generation
Work cross functionally with Global Clinical, EMEA, HEMA, Marketing, and others to identify Evidence needs in EMEA
Ensure Evidence needs are integrated into EMEA Evidence plans
Evaluate external clinical research proposals and collaborate with Clinical and Scientific Affairs, HEMA, and EMEA marketing groups to advise on how these research proposals fit into an overall clinical strategy
Manage the EMEA RM ISR process including funding allocation and execution and support customers in submitting their sponsored research requests
Serve on the RM Corporate ISR Committee to ensure EMEA evidence strategies are being considered during the evaluation of Corporate ISR applications
KOL Strategy
Establish and maintain relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) in respective therapeutic areas to establish a strong scientific presence in the practicing and academic communities
Engage with identified HCPs and KOLs to exchange clinical information, discuss BSC strategy and corporate initiatives and explore clinical areas of need
Support physicians in delivering educational programs and scientific presentations
Data Dissemination
Develop data dissemination plan internally and externally according to data release and strategic business priorities
Channel identification
Audience segmentation
Content customization
Format optimization leveraging F2F and digital opportunities
Ensure data are scientifically accurate and relevant
Work with customers to identify and evaluate podium presentation and publication opportunities and ensure clinical and strategic relevance.
Clinical Expertise
Demonstrate a deep understanding of the clinical science supporting our products in Rhythm Management & gather/develop data intelligence in our product space.
Support internal educational efforts as a therapy and scientific expert to the commercial organization.
Strongly collaborate with EMEA Marketing, HEMA, & Medical Education, as well as Global Clinical & Scientific Affairs, and EMEA Medical Affairs to ensure alignment and buy in
Act as liaison between the commercial and scientific teams.
Be the face of EMEA at the Global Clinical level within the division.
Ensure the integrity of all scientific activities.
Become an expert in the preparation and conduction of Collaborative Clinical research, driving key stakeholders (in- and externally) to efficiently andPrerequisites & Competencies:We are looking for a candidate with strong scientific acumen, excellent presentation and communication skills, and collaborative approach. Significant experience in the medical device industry with previous experience in developing medical affairs and or clinical strategy and KOL programs and management is a strong requirement. Strong scientific background with solid expertise in Rhythm Management or similar field.Required
Significant experience in the medical device industry with previous experience in developing medical affairs and or clinical strategy and KOL programs
Excellent presentation and communication skills, and collaborative approach
Fluency in understanding & interpretation of clinical data
Collaborative and collegial approach while thriving in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Must be able to influence in a matrixed environment
Maintain a long-term big picture view on medical affairs and align with business needs
Generate and champion new ideas and approaches
Strong customer focus
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
Strong integrity
Fluent in spoken and written English
Fluency in understanding & interpretation of clinical data
Excellent communication & presentation skills to all levels of organization
Collaborative and collegial approach while thriving in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Preferred
Experience in developing educational programs and KOL management
Previous Track record of building relationship with key opinion leaders in medical field
Previous field experience in the Cardiac Rhythm field
Clinical trial experience
Previous experience in a Matrix organization
Additional European or Middle Eastern Language
PhD degree
Travel at least 50% mainly in the GEM RegionRequisition ID: 588428As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most - united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do - as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isnt just business, its personal. And if youre a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!