Manager, Medical Communications - MGI Pharma - Bloomington, MN

Manager, Medical Communications - MGI Pharma - Bloomington, MN

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

 

The Manager is responsible for developing a broad knowledge base on all MGI products and expertise on specific product(s) and therapeutic area(s) at the request of the Sr. Manager. This includes primary responsibility for the writing and overall development of product formulary dossier(s), standard letters, requested clinical support materials, and presentations within specified timelines. This position requires collaborating with team members in organizing and managing product related publications, posters, and materials within the MedCom department and assuring appropriate use and dissemination. The Manager is expected to conduct literature searches as needed or requested with review and analysis of relevant scientific information. The Manager provides written and/or verbal responses to product-related inquiries from internal and external customers on both marketed and investigational products. This includes  coordinating with the Drug Safety and Quality Assurance departments in documenting reported adverse events and product complaints. The Manager facilitates knowledge sharing and interactive collaborations across departments and plays a key role in high priority projects at the request of the Sr.Manager. The Manager is expected to assist with the operational aspects of the MedCom function including the training and professional development of team members.

 

CRITICAL PERFORMANCE AREAS:

 1. Develop expertise on product(s) and related therapeutic areas, at the request of the Sr. Manager, with primary responsibility for the writing, overall development, and updating of product formulary dossier(s) and standard letters.

2.  Develop knowledge of all products with good understanding of prescribing information and commonly asked questions and responses and assure accurate and timely written and/or verbal responses to product-related inquiries from internal and external customers.

3. Conduct literature searches and review, analyze, and summarize scientific information in well written format for inclusion in letters and special projects, as needed or requested, and facilitate the organization of publications posters, and materials within the MedCom department.

4. Develop interactive collaborations across departments and play a key role in high priority projects at the request of the Sr. Manager.

5. Assist Sr. Manager with the operational aspects of the MedCom function as requested and actively participate in developing strategies for ongoing education and training of team members.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

? Provide accurate, fair balanced, and timely responses to all product related inquiries over the phone and/or in writing.

? Collaborate with Drug Safety and Quality Assurance associates in the documentation of reported adverse events and product complaints received through MedCom.

? Assist MedCom Associate with maintaining MedCom database of inquiries and responses and dissemination of MedCom monthly report.

? Anticipate potential inquiries and utilize appropriate internal and external resources to develop well written and scientifically accurate standard responses.

? Conduct literature searches of major databases and review and summarize clinical studies/scientific information for incorporation into letters and other documents as needed or requested.

? Build knowledge base as expert for specific product(s) and therapeutic area(s) and develop product formulary dossier(s).

? Organize publications, posters, and other product materials utilized by the MedCom team and ensure appropriate use and dissemination.

? Develop collaborative interactions across departments and play a key role in high priority projects as needed to support corporate goals.

? Develop and implement strategies that facilitate and maintain efficient and cost effective operational processes within the MedCom department.

? Develop MedCom material/presentations for educational purposes and participate in sales training.

? Provide clinical review of product promotional materials as requested.

? Mentor PharmD candidates throughout internship rotation and actively participate in Journal Club.

? Other duties as may be assigned.

 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 

Minimum Requirements

? PharmD or RPh with 5+ years of professional experience.

? Unrestricted registered pharmacist license.

? 2+ years pharmaceutical industry experience with good understanding of industry FDA regulations.

? Exceptional skills in providing high quality customer service.

? Able to produce high quality work and meet timelines with minimal supervision.

? Must have ability to conduct literature surveillance and evaluate, summarize and discuss scientific data as evidenced by previous drug information experience.

? 3-5 years experience in writing scientific-based clinical papers/documents/materials.

? Strong medical/scientific writing ability.

? Ability to multi-task, prioritize and maintain high quality, and efficiency in fulfilling responsibilities.

? Proficient in Microsoft suite of products (i.e. Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and able to utilize knowledge and skills in other computer software applications.

? Excellent interpersonal skills.

 Desired

? PharmD with Drug Information residency and 2 years work experience

? 2+ years experience with institutional drug formularies.

? 3-5 years Medical Communications experience.

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