Medical Science Liaison East Africa

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The Position

Roche in Nairobi is seeking a Medical Scientific Liaison for the Diagnostics portfolio to maintain the highest standards and levels of scientific, clinical and technical expertise in the specific therapeutic areas of assignment; reviewing and keeping updated on scientific/medical journals and other relevant publications, attending scientific, clinical, commercial and other key meetings, forums, venues, etc., as well as continuous communication and effective partnering with various Roche groups.

Key Responsibilities

Medical and Clinical Expertise


* Critically analyze medical and scientific literature, data, clinical trial study designs and clinical outcomes of published studies and effectively communicate knowledge within and external to the organization.


* Deliver contemporary/continuing education workshops, seminars, and scientific information on all Roche tests with disease areas to clinical stakeholders.


* As appropriate, support the design and development of clinical trials, other studies and investigations.


* Coordinate continuing education workshops, seminars, and programs for physicians, laboratory technologists, and scientists.


* Represent Roche Diagnostics at national and regional scientific and/or clinical conferences.


* Attend appropriate International Scientific congresses.  Develop in-depth understanding of clinical practices and regulations, maintain understanding and insight into current lab and clinical practices and guidelines.


* Organise and manage advisory boards as required.


* Maintain all activities within Good Promotional Practices, Roche Diagnostics quality and regulatory guidelines.

Provides input for the development and maintenance of MSA standard operating procedures.

Communication


* Act as the clinical / scientific point of contact from Roche within their geographical stewardship and respective disease / product areas.


* Build relationships and demonstrate the clinical outcome and clinical benefits of company products to Regional Key Opinion Leaders

     Strategy Planning & Execution


* Participate in a variety of cross-functional tactical planning meetings, reviews and discussions.


* As assigned, support a supervisor and other peers in gathering information, analyses, research and reporting to support global, regional, and local tactical planning.


* Use global and regional medical plans for the assigned products to develop and align the tactical plan for your local respons...