CLINICAL RESEARCH MEDICAL ADVISOR - ONCOLOGY

Summary Clinical Research Medical Advisor - Oncology, Spain or UK, #LI-Remote.
The Clinical Research Medical Advisor is a Global Clinical Development role with medical responsibility for the clinical trial process.
It is a bridge between Study Site Operations (SSO) clinical trials and Medical Affairs, aligning technical, operations & strategy.
Based remotely in Spain or alternatively hybrid onsite in Barcelona, we are ideally searching for a Medical Doctor (MD) Oncologist with Clinical Development experience but will consider MD, PhD or Scientist level applications from other therapy areas About the Role Key Responsibilities.
• Provide medical/scientific input into the development and execution of clinical trial or clinical research related activities, including initiation and oversight of clinical studies / clinical research within the respective therapeutic area.
Support country strategy for Non-Interventional Studies/Investigator Initiated Trial activities.
• Ensure medical enquiries are responded to in a high quality, timely manner, and in accordance with applicable standards; establish standard response documents as appropriate, for frequently asked questions.
• Coordinate review and approval of medical materials and locally developed promotional materials; ensure medical materials provided from global or region for stakeholder engagement and events are tailored to local needs and reviewed/approved per local guidelines.
• Ensure medical insights are provided to cross functional groups, including, but not restricted to.
Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory affairs, Market Access, QA, Commercial teams, Brand team and others.
• Responsible for risk identification and assessment, mitigation planning as well as implementation and monitoring of appropriate internal controls within the area of responsibilities.
• Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt Essential Requirements.
• An MD (oncologist ideally) or a PhD or Scientist with experience of being a Medical Advisor on clinical trials • Experience working on Global Clinical Trials including Clinical Trial Design, Data & Reporting • Knowledge of both SSO Operational Clinical Trials and Medical Affairs • Operations Management and Execution Project Management collaborating across boundaries • Strong people and strategic planning skills to pull several different functions together on projects • Strong communication and negotiation skills pus the ability to speak, read and write in English (essential) • A background as a Medical Science Liaison, Medical Affair Specialist or Study Lead/coordinator from a CRO as a Medical Advisor on a clinical trial would be considered Desirable Requirements.
• Previous clinical experience with patients • Oncology experience is preferred but other therapy areas will be considered