Advanced scientific degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, RN or equivalent) preferred.
3+ years in Medical Information or 5+ years in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
Experience in scientific content development and medical information.
Strong understanding of medical and clinical concepts.
In-depth knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry.
Experience in training sales representatives and new hires on medical information topics.
Ability to recognize and report adverse events and product quality complaints.
Responsibilities
Ensure timely and accurate scientific responses to medical inquiries from healthcare professionals and customers.
Lead the development and review of Medical Information scientific content, including SRDs and FAQs.
Review and approve high-quality SRDs and custom response documents for clarity and balance.
Analyze medical insights and customer inquiry trends, creating reports for internal stakeholders.
Lead reviews of promotional and scientific materials for medical accuracy.
Staff Medical Information Booths at scientific meetings and contribute to booth planning.
Provide training on medical information and products to field representatives and new hires.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
Engagement in live scientific and medical meetings.
Supportive company culture focused on compliance and ethical standards.
Full Job Description
Overview
The Manager, Medical Information has in-depth scientific knowledge of Shionogi medicines and therapeutic areas to respond to medical information requests from healthcare professionals and customers through various communication channels. The Manager, Medical Information oversees the planning, development, and maintenance of scientific medical information content, and will be responsible for timely dissemination of current, accurate, and balanced medical information. The Manager will also provide medical support and expertise in cross-functional product teams, including medical and promotional review teams. This role must also demonstrate an advanced level of knowledge of drug information databases and systems and Medical Information processes and procedures.
Responsibilities
The following job duties are not all-inclusive and additional responsibilities may be added to the role as needed. The duties and responsibilities listed are intended to provide a general overview of the position and may change over time based on the needs of the organization.
Ensures timely, accurate, balanced, and up-to-date scientific responses to medical inquiries from health care professionals and customers through various communication channels. Responsible for phone coverage as needed.
Lead the development, update, and reviews of Medical Information (MI) scientific content, including Scientific Response Documents (SRDs) and FAQs. Support the development and update of approved product AMCP Dossiers.
Reviews and approves high-quality SRDs, FAQs, and custom response documents to ensure complex scientific content is summarized concisely and in a balanced manner.
Analyzes and conveys medical and scientific insights, as well as customer inquiry trends, through the creation of reports and presentations to key internal stakeholders.
Lead reviews of promotional, sales training, corporate communications, and scientific materials for medical accuracy in Promotional and Medical Review Committees.
Staffs Medical Information Booths at live scientific and medical meetings and contributes to medical booth planning as needed.
Provide Medical Information, product, and disease sales training to Shionogi Inc. field representatives, Medical Information Call Center and other vendors, and new hires.
Recognize, capture, and report adverse events and product quality complaints.
Adhere to all applicable Shionogi SOPs, policies, processes, and compliance guidelines and ensures knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements to appropriately respond to medical inquires, disseminate scientific information, and report AEs and PQCs.
Minimum Job Requirements
Qualifications
Advanced scientific degree (such as PharmD, PhD, MD, RN or equivalent) is preferred.
Minimum of three (3) years in Medical Information or five (5) years in the pharmaceutical or healthcare-related industry.
Significant experience in scientific content development, medical information, or a related field.
Strong scientific background with a deep understanding of medical and clinical concepts.
In-depth knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to the pharmaceutical industry, and dissemination of medical information, drug promotion, and adverse event and product quality complaint reporting.
Ability to ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies, and guidelines.
Experience in providing training to sales representatives, outsourced vendors, and new hires on medical information and related topics.
Capable of recognizing, capturing, and reporting adverse events and product quality complaints in compliance with regulatory standards.
Adherence to ethical standards in responding to medical inquiries, disseminating scientific information, and reporting adverse events and product quality complaints.
Competencies
Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
Demonstrated computer experience with MS Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
Ability to effectively prioritize, multi-task, and work independently to meet established deadlines.
Excellent project management and time management skills
Analytical, solutions-oriented, negotiation and strategic-thinking skills
Highly self-motivated and able to manage multiple-tasks in a timely fashion
Proven track record in working in a dynamic, cross-functional environment
Other Requirements
Must live a commutable distance to our US Corporate Headquarters in Florham Park, NJ. Office presence required 50% per month, at least 2-3 days per week.
Additional Information
The base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000 - $150,000. Individual pay is determined by several factors, which include but are not limited to: job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The range does not include the comprehensive benefits, bonus, long-term incentive, applicable allowances, or any additional compensation that may be associated with this role.
About Shionogi Inc
Shionogi Inc is a pharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes innovative medicines. The company's focus is on developing treatments for pain, cancer, and infectious diseases. Shionogi Inc is a subsidiary of Shionogi & Co., Ltd., a Japanese pharmaceutical company. The company was founded in 1878 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan. Shionogi Inc was established in 2008 and is headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey. The company has a strong pipeline of products in development and is committed to improving the health and well-being of patients around the world.
