Medical Information Specialist

Job Title: Medical Information Specialist

Location: Santa Monica CA

Duration: 10 Months

Description:

Responsibilities

Routine responsibilities may include the following

• Respond to unsolicited requests for medical and scientific information regarding Kite products and documents in the request handling system (MiQ)

• Researches and collaborates with cross functional colleagues to provide response to complex requests. TA specialist responds to complex requests from affiliate MI and internal colleagues

• Create, update, and participate in review and quality check of MI response documents in accordance with local laws and regulations

• MI specialist collaborates with affiliate MI and relevant internal partners who may include medical affairs, development, regulatory, global patient safety and operations, commercial, to manage global response topics and content

• MI specialist prepares data on file to support response documents and complex requests

• Maintain document repository with regular/routine review of approved documents for new data from regulatory updates, scientific conferences, up-to-date literature searches, proactive literature surveillance, or newly published materials

• Understand the needs and preferences of internal and external partners and customers

• Review and provide analysis of MI databases for trends, customer insights and data gaps to guide content development and prepare customer interaction reports to share with internal stakeholders

• May oversee and/or evaluate external consultant writers

• MI specialist provides process and product training to colleagues and vendors as required

• Support departmental strategic initiatives to address major activities within TA (product launches, labelling updates, patient engagement etc.)

• Identify, report and record adverse events and product complaints in a timely manner in accordance with SOP

• Participate in MI activities and projects in line with global and regional strategic MI plans

• Works under supervision of manager or colleague

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to work well in multidisciplinary teams, across geographies

• Ability to create and provide clear communication of scientific data for different audiences, including members of the public

• Knowledge and understanding of Kite’s marketed and investigational products

• Knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal requirements for the provision of MI in the pharmaceutical environment, with understanding of regional or country regulations related to the provision of MI services

• Ability to provide analysis and evaluate clinical, biomedical and scientific data

• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with departmental and cross-functional colleagues

• Understanding of internal and external stakeholder needs and priorities

• Serve as an advocate for MI affiliate or Global MI

• Demonstrates Gilead’s core values and Leadership Commitments

• Has a strong attention to detail, excellent project management and problem-solving skills, and ability to think creatively

• Good organizational and work planning skills and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

• Awareness of digital solutions for communicating with healthcare providers and patients

• Previous experience with problem-solving and project management preferred

Education and Experience

• Pharmacy, Nursing or Medical/ Life Sciences degree/advanced degree or equivalent (PharmD preferred)

• Experience in MI or working in a healthcare environment preferred.

• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry or a MI vendor preferred.

• Experience in Cell Therapy, Hematology or Oncology preferred