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Clinical Research Physician / Clinical Research Scientist – Neurology (Alzheimer's Disease)

3+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Jan. 28, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc, M.Sc, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, LifeScience Graduates Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title: Clinical Research Physician / Clinical Research Scientist – Neurology (Alzheimer's Disease)
Location: Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium
Category: Medical
Job Type: Full-Time, Regular
Job ID: R-65392


Company Overview:
At Eli Lilly, we are dedicated to making life better for people around the world. As a global healthcare leader, we discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them. We work to improve the understanding and management of disease and contribute to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We are looking for passionate and determined individuals to join us in our mission.


Position Summary:

As the Clinical Research Physician / Clinical Research Scientist for Alzheimer's Disease, you will play a crucial role in supporting the (pre-)launch of a new molecule for Alzheimer’s disease. This position requires an experienced physician with medical affairs expertise, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally. You will be responsible for the development and execution of the medical plan, project and budget management, thought leader engagement, identifying data gaps for product access, and training the sales force.

This position reports to the Medical Director in Belgium and is part of the Medical Affairs team.


Key Responsibilities:

Business/Customer Support (Pre and Post Launch):

  • Develop in-depth product knowledge and stay updated on therapeutic options for Alzheimer’s disease.
  • Contribute to the creation of medical strategies that support brand commercialization by collaborating with global Medical Affairs, brand teams, Global Patient Outcomes/Real World Evidence, Price, Reimbursement and Access (PRA), clinical management, and other cross-functional teams.
  • Provide clinical insights to support pricing, reimbursement, and access strategies.
  • Offer scientific input for promotional material development and approval.
  • Lead training initiatives for sales representatives and other medical personnel.
  • Define the Patient Journey and identify key moments based on medical expertise, becoming an advocate for patients.
  • Apply customer insights to all customer-related activities.

Scientific Data Dissemination/Exchange:

  • Ensure compliance with local laws and regulations regarding data dissemination and interactions with healthcare professionals.
  • Address unsolicited scientific information needs of external healthcare professionals.
  • Organize advisory board meetings and other engagements with healthcare professionals.
  • Collaborate on the development of scientific publications (abstracts, posters, manuscripts) and slide sets.
  • Foster relationships with external scientific experts, thought leaders, and relevant professional societies.
  • Provide congress support, including answering questions, presenting posters and oral presentations, and staffing medical booths.

Clinical Research:

  • Stay updated on pre-clinical and clinical data relevant to the product.
  • Identify data gaps and generate Real-World Evidence (RWE) to support local access.
  • Participate in the identification and selection of clinical investigators in collaboration with clinical teams.
  • Review Investigator Initiated Trial (IIT) proposals and publications.

Regulatory Support:

  • Participate in the review of local product labeling in collaboration with Regulatory Affairs.
  • Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of local label requirements.

Scientific and Technical Expertise:

  • Stay informed about trends and projections for clinical practice and access in the relevant therapeutic area.
  • Critically evaluate medical literature and competitor products.
  • Provide scientific training to the clinical study team.
  • Serve as a scientific consultant to the clinical study team and cross-functional teams.
  • Participate in medical congresses and scientific symposia.

General Responsibilities:

  • Monitor and manage the medical budget.
  • Actively set and meet personal professional development goals and provide coaching to team members.
  • Foster collaboration across all functional areas, including business, vendors, and alliances.
  • Demonstrate leadership behavior and act as an ambassador for patients and the Lilly brand.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

  • Preferred: Medical Degree (MD, DO) or equivalent.
  • Experience in medical affairs, ideally with expertise in Alzheimer’s disease or a related therapeutic area.
  • Strong network in Alzheimer’s disease or neurology is an advantage.
  • Experience in literature identification and evaluation.

Skills:

  • Proficiency in translating scientific data into clear and meaningful content for customer communications.
  • Ability to effectively collaborate cross-functionally with departments such as Marketing, Sales, PRA, and RWE.
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to work proactively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong project management skills and the ability to prioritize complex tasks.
  • Fluency in English, French, and Dutch is required.
  • Ability to work independently, manage a high workload, and handle competing priorities.
  • Good presentation skills.

Why Join Lilly?

At Lilly, you’ll experience:

  • Broad Responsibility: A high level of autonomy in your daily activities.
  • Innovative Culture: A work environment that values respect, excellence, and integrity.
  • Collaborative Team Spirit: Opportunities to work in a cross-functional team with a focus on innovation and continuous development.
  • Personal Development: Support for your ongoing professional growth.
  • Flexible Work Environment: Options for flexible work arrangements (e.g., homeworking).
  • Competitive Salary & Benefits: A comprehensive compensation package to support your well-being and career development.

Eli Lilly and Company is committed to helping individuals with disabilities participate in the workforce and ensuring equal opportunity in the job application process. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to Lilly Human Resources for further assistance.


Equal Opportunity Employer:
Lilly does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.


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