Senior Field Medical Advisor

Senior Field Medical Advisor - (Neuro – Rare)

The Senior Field Medical Advisor (SFMA) is an integral member of the Local Medical Affairs Team responsible for collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, bringing insights to inform local medical launch plan and representing Lundbeck Neuro-rare portfolio as a scientific expert. Your proactive approach and effective communication skills will contribute to Lundbeck’s success in advancing innovative therapies in Neuro-rare diseases.

The SFMA, reporting to the Local Head of Medical Affairs with a dotted line to Global Medical Affairs, will integrate their scientific expertise and knowledge to build lasting relationships and medical strategy for Lundbeck’s pipeline.

Your new role

As Senior Field Medical advisor you will be responsible for:

• Defining and executing local pre-launch strategy and activities in collaboration with Local Head of Medical Affairs and provide input into needed capacity & capabilities for Local Medical Neuro-rare team,
• Defining engagement plans with local KOLs in partnership with Local Head of Medical Affairs to develop and maintain credible, scientific relationships with and address scientific and therapeutic needs,
• Developing engagement plans that include Patient Advocacy Groups regarding ongoing Lundbeck Neuro-rare clinical programs and other medical needs,
• Supporting Phase III clinical trials by engaging local clinical trial site KOLs, Principal Investigators, and Patient Advocacy Groups to build ongoing relationships and provide educational support,
• Representing Lundbeck as a scientific expert at local congresses and relevant medical activities to build and maintain relationships with Local KOLs and Patient Advocacy Groups,
• Uncovering local medical insights from Neuro-rare Centers of Excellence, clinical trial sites, key clinical practices, KOLs and referral networks to define local patient journey and inform Global and Local medical strategies,
• In collaboration with the Local Head of Medical Affairs, leading individual corporate projects to further advance medical strategies, as assigned,
• Maintaining in-depth scientific, pharmaceutical, and clinical knowledge of Neuro-rare diseases.
• Ensuring all activities undertaken as part of your role comply and adhere to all statutory requirements including Lundbeck’s internal processes and procedures including the Lundbeck Code of Conduct, Lundbeck SOPs, IPHA /EFPIA Codes of Practice, ABPI Code of Practice and all relevant regulatory requirements.

• Lead by example by demonstrating inclusive behaviours, ensuring that all employees have equal access to opportunities for growth and development.
• Demonstrate and nurture an environment where employees feel valued and respected, where employees feel safe to express and explore new ideas and be innovative in their thinking and planning.

Your future team

You’ll be part of the Lundbeck UK & Ireland Medical Affairs team. Our team is characterized by a culture of curiosity, adaptability and accountability. Collaboration is core to the way we work, and this role will provide you with the opportunity to engage with a variety of talented individuals committed to achieving our shared purpose.

The office is located in Watford, Hertfordshire. Regular attendance at the Watford office will be required, as well as readiness to travel nationally and internationally when required to conduct and participate in essential business activities.

What you bring to the team

• A scientific degree; BSc Pharm/MPharm, MD, PhD (or equivalent in life sciences or related field)
• 5+ years of medical affairs with a minimum of 2+ years within field medical affairs
• Possess a thorough understanding of Neuro- rare diseases
• Knowledge of relevant local regulatory guidelines for interactions with healthcare professionals, compliance, and reporting
• Able to synthesize complex field intelligence to shape engagement strategies and educational priorities to address clinical care gaps
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous and unmapped healthcare ecosystems
• Experienced and effective collaborator with Local and Global colleagues, excels at prioritization and management of intra-company dynamics
• Skilled at effectively conveying scientific data to both internal and external stakeholders, including thought leaders, patient advocacy groups, and health-care organizations

Our promise to you

Lundbeck offers an inspiring workplace and innovative culture, where our curiosity, accountability and adaptability enable us to transform lives. We want to go faster and further on addressing the big unmet needs of people living with brain disorders. We offer rewarding careers with a mix of exciting tasks and development opportunities that are balanced with initiatives focused on your well-being.

We need every brain in the game, and at Lundbeck, we are committed to building a workforce that is as diverse as the people we serve. Read more about our commitment at .

Apply now

Can you see yourself in this role? We want to hear from you. Does this sound like your dream job, but you’re not sure if you meet all the requirements? We still want to hear from you!

Upload your CV and include a few lines about your motivation for applying. We ask you not to include a photo or personal information that does not relate to your professional experience.

Learn more about us at , LinkedIn or Instagram (@h_lundbeck).

#EveryBrainInTheGame

This job ad is intended for individuals seeking a career opportunity with Lundbeck. We engage with recruitment and search firms where needed on the basis of a written agreement, and we do not accept unsolicited requests of any kind. If you work as a recruitment consultant, you are kindly instructed to refrain from contacting Lundbeck or the hiring manager directly with suggested candidates. If you violate this policy, you do so at your own risk and for your own account, and Lundbeck will not assume any liability nor pay any associated fees resulting from such violation.