What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Affairs - Associate position at Aerogen?
About Aerogen:
Headquartered in the vibrant city of Galway, Ireland, with offices around the world, Aerogen is proud to be the world leader in acute care aerosol drug delivery. Recognised through multiple MedTech awards and ten-time winner of the Zenith award for Respiratory Care Excellence in North America, collectively our employees make a difference to patients’ lives every day, having already reached 20 million patients in over 80 countries.
Our talented and skilled team collaborate to innovate, challenge and test not only in relation to our products but every facet of how we work. We lead the way, finding innovative solutions to even the most complex problems, all in the name of delivering better patient care.
Our business is growing rapidly across the globe and as we grow, our core culture of “We Care” universally connects us. We believe that your ambition and integrity fuels ours and we are committed to supporting our employees to reach their full potential through tangible investment in their careers. Join us as we continue to #discoverbetter.
What is the role?
The person in this role is responsible for undertaking activities to bridge the gap between clinical development and commercial aspects of Aerogen’s medical devices. They lead specific medical and clinical evidence/data generation activities, support clinical development strategies, as well as external engagement programs. They are a key contributor to medical education and medical information process.
What are the key responsibilities?
• Review and approve educational content, promotional material and medical information to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Contribute to the provision of scientific input and data, by undertaking and managing PMCF activities and contributing to the generation of key documents during submissions and approval processes.
• Provide expert scientific and medical knowledge to internal teams (e.g. Marketing, Sales and Regulatory Affairs)
• Medical Education – develop and deliver training programs for internal staff and external stakeholders on disease areas, treatment options and product information.
• Ensure all activities contributed to, and undertaken, are compliant with relevant regulations and ethical guidelines.
• Support, as needed, Aerogen’s and Medical Affairs strategic objectives and activities.
What education and experience are required?
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as biomedical engineering, life sciences, nursing, or a related discipline.
• Advanced qualification (MSc, MD, PhD) in an applicable discipline.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a related role in the Medical Device industry or Pharmaceutical Industry.
What key skills will make you great at the role?
• Scientific expertise – strong foundation in medical and scientific knowledge relevant to the Aerogen’s therapeutic areas.
• Communication skills – ability to convey complex scientific information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
• Interpersonal skills – strong relationship-building skills for interacting with crossfunctional teams, KOLs and HCPs.
• Analytical skills – ability to analyze clinical; data, identify trends, and scientific literature to inform strategic decisions.
• Regulatory knowledge – familiarity with regulatory guidelines and ability to ensure compliance in all activities.
• Project management – capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously while working in an independent, self-directed manner.
What is it like to work in Aerogen?
Our purpose is to transform patient lives and our ethos is to #discoverbetter. This also translates to how we look after our people. We want talented, passionate and engaged people to join Aerogen and build your career with us. We understand that your life evolves through different stages, and we are here to support our global team with a range of financial and non-financial rewards and benefits. There’s something for everyone! Here is an idea of what we offer:
• Competitive bonus plan.
• Above market life insurance.
• Opportunities for development and professional growth.
• "Aerogen Connect" – our employee-led program that helps our global teams unite and have fun.
• We donate 1% of profits and time to charities and organizations.
Visit our careers website for more information about life at Aerogen.
Aerogen is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace. If you have difficulty using our application process, please contact us via email at careers@aerogen.com. Please provide your name and preferred contact method.