Medical Affairs Associate, Oncology (12 Months)

Job title:

Medical Affairs Associate, Oncology (12 Months)

Company

GlaxoSmithKline

Job description

very second, 30 people around the world are inoculated with a GlaxoSmithKline vaccine; every minute, 1,100 people receive a pre
scription for one of our products; every hour, GlaxoSmithKline spends half a million dollars on research and development. Would you like to participate in defining the future of the pharmaceutical industry? Then join us in our quest to improve the quality of human life.We are searching for resourceful, decisive, innovative team players to add value to Canada’s premier pharmaceutical company. If you are an energetic, career-minded professional with a passion for leadership, a focus on solutions, and a commitment to outstanding performance, we invite you to apply to our exciting and rewarding role.In this position you may participate in:Research / Analytical

• Be an active member of a therapeutically aligned Medical Affairs team (Hematology- Oncology) and assist in the development and execution of local medical strategies.
• Contribute to the development and advancement of Medical deliverables by providing scientific support for therapy area products
• Participate on cross-functional therapy area teams, as appropriate, to identify local data gaps.
• Strategically monitor new literature and GSK global publications strategy and ensure timely alerts and internal stakeholder communications
• Support Scientific Advisors in pooling scientific evidence related to disease area, product situational scan and competitive landscape
• Assist with report writing and coordination of publications and medical writing to support data dissemination activities
• Support the development of fair, scientifically balanced presentations and written materials to address customer needs (sales training, Medical Education, MSL decks, etc).
• Support Health Outcomes team with evidence generation tactics and formulary submissions to reimbursement bodies
• Assist with the planning and execution of local research studies (investigator-sponsored studies and GSK sponsored studies led by Medical Affairs, including health outcomes studies).
• Assist with the planning and execution of Advisory Boards

Project

• Advance other projects to support Medical Affairs activities (i.e., issue management, special projects, literature search, formulary submission, etc).
• Insight Gathering- Lead the collection and reporting of insights from field medical teams to assist in the development of medical strategies and tactics
• Take an active role in organizational meetings across both field and head-office teams

Qualifications Required:

• Advanced University Science degree. Working towards, or recently completed, an advanced post-graduate degree in the sciences (Biology, Pharmacology, etc.)
• Strong research skills
• Strong ability to take initiative and to be proactive
• Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to interface with external, internal and GSK international customers in a matrix environment (responsiveness, “can-do” attitude, tact, ability to facilitate group meetings).
• Innovative, solution-based thinker. If given step 1 and 2, demonstrated ability to work through ambiguity and build upon what is needed and known. Clarify and ask questions. Demonstrated ability to determine and take next steps. Accountable for results.
• Entrepreneurial (strategic mindset), creative, persuasive individual who works well in a team environment.
• Results oriented with proven ability to shift priorities at short notice and work to demanding deadlines.
• Proven ability to work in a highly dynamic environment
• Proven ability to deal with ambiguity, take initiative, lead projects
• Results oriented with a proven ability to prioritize work and meet challenging deadlines.
• Clear and concise, verbal and written communication skills. Well developed communication skills including listening, summarizing, probing, clarifying

• Strong computer skills to work with various databases and MS Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sharepoint).

Preferred qualification:

• University degree in Health Sciences preferred, MSc, MD, PhD, PharmD an asset

• Specific training in clinical research or medical information would be an asset but is not required.
• Hematology background would be an asset, but is not required

Why GSK?Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.GSK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals to apply to our career opportunities. GSK is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. If you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies, please contact us at . Please do not send resumes to this e-mail and instead apply through the online application process of this posting.Important notice to Employment businesses/ AgenciesGSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK’s commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.

Expected salary

Location

Mississauga, ON

Job date

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 08:43:38 GMT

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