Regional Medical Manager - Vaccines, Kenya and East Africa at GlaxoSmithKline Plc (GSK)

Job Purpose: Improving access to GSK vaccines in Kenya and East Africa

Countries in Scope: LOC: Kenya

DNP Markets: Ethiopia, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania

Scope

• Understanding of regional demographics, Health care delivery systems (Public, Private, Insurance, Autonomous Institutions), Immunization Program (vaccination schedule, AEFI, cold chain, New vaccine introduction, etc), National Programs associated with Vaccine Preventable Diseases
• Clarity in concepts of Epidemiology, Health Economics and Clinical Research/Trials
• Knowledge of relevant Health related Professional Societies within sub region
• Updated on guidance from Regional WHO, National Regulatory Authorities, State Health Department
• Understanding of Regional / National epidemiological profile of current / future vaccine preventable diseases like Rotavirus Diarrhea; Pneumonia; Hepatitis A; Varicella; Pertussis; Meningitis; Rabies; Cervical Cancer; Dengue; Malaria; Tuberculosis; etc
• Knowledge of ‘Who’s who’ (experts / Institutions) conducting or have potential to conduct epidemiological / clinical research
   

Essential Job Responsibilities

Medical Affairs

• Provide scientific and technical expertise of the highest standards for local medical information, including interactions with Key External Experts (KEEs) and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)
• Provide medical and scientific input and information for business strategy for Kenya and East Africa region
• Develop and sustain credible networking with appropriate Health Care Practitioners (HCP)
• Plan, facilitate and conduct CMEs, symposia, trainings, workshops, scientific meetings, speaker tours, and other product specific campaigns and deliver scientific presentations with consistent messages for key products at these meetings, as required.
• Support and deliver scientific presentations with consistent “on label” messages.
• Understand principles of, and support Scientific Engagement (SE) activities as per Medical Plans. Have clarity in understanding on Scientific Engagements and Promotional Code
• Become an expert in at least 2 vaccine preventable diseases where GSK have brands and support all associated activities related to those brands
• Be updated on scientific knowledge on vaccine preventable diseases; GSK vaccines and its PI to ensure its ‘On Label’ communications on various platforms
• Review and approve promotional, non-promotional and training materials in compliance with GSK policies and local regulations.
• Support in feasibility assessment of potential research sites, develop concept notes, proposals, budgets, data collection and monitoring tools for field studies.
• Provide medical inputs into development and execution of brand strategy
• Provide prompt and substantiated medical information responses to medical queries.
• Provide marketing with new scientific information on products, competitors, opportunities and/or therapeutic areas for possible incorporation into promotional materials
   

Clinical R&D Activities

• Support in study planning, protocol review, site feasibility, regulatory approvals; medical monitoring and publications as deemed appropriate, of clinical studies on vaccines phase I – IV and PMS in studies sponsored by GSK.
• Local Medical Lead roles primarily in the region and as required across SSA.
   

Pharmacovigilance

• Support Named Safety contact in strengthening of Vaccine Pharmacovigilance;
   

Qualifications / Experience

• MBBS with post graduate qualification in Pediatrics/Microbiology/Pharmacology or Public Health
• Research experience, ideally in paediatrics, immunology, epidemiology, infectious diseases or public health.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, local language
• Experience of presenting scientific topics at different settings
• A sound understanding of the principles and practice of ICH-GCP and internal SOPs.
• Experience in the conduct and medical monitoring of clinical studies.
• Well-demonstrated ability to understand scientific methods and experimental design.

General Competencies

• Keep up to date with new developments
• Ability to both provide and receive constructive feedback
• Build and maintain relationships with colleagues
• Share knowledge with other team members
• Work as part of a team to reach common goals
• Deliver creative ideas for continuous improvement
• Develop good relationships with key opinion leaders
• Help realize the full medical value of prescription drugs

Contact Information

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