Medical Advisor, Hematology

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• Position: Medical Advisor, Hematology
• Reports to: Therapeutic Area Head, Oncology
• Location: Seoul, South Korea

Primary Function / Objective

• Lead the medical team and activities in the responsible therapeutic areas.
• Set and execute Medical Affairs strategies for the responsible therapeutic areas.
• Deliver medical affairs strategies that generate, evaluate, and communicate scientific evidence to support healthcare professionals and patients, aligned with brand/company priorities and governance requirements.
• Recommend staffing levels and team structure, and plan/manage budget within finance guidance.
• Support the Korea Medical Director in building the organization so the medical department is fully integrated with the affiliate business, while remaining functionally independent and compliant.

Core Job Responsibilities

• Fulfill the roles and responsibilities of a medical advisor in the Hematology therapeutic area.
• Develop and execute the annual medical affairs strategy and plans, and contribute to long-range strategic plans.
• Provide scientific, technical, and strategic expertise.
• Lead and manage the medical affairs team, including responsibilities, goals, innovation, and collaborative working.
• Manage the assigned budget.
• Support team development through individualized development plans, training, capability building, and career planning.
• Drive a patient-focused, customer-centric approach.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with key external stakeholders.
• Ensure strong collaborative relationships between field-based medical staff and external experts.
• Build in-field medical capabilities.
• Provide timely technical and scientific support to cross-functional brand teams, HEOR/market access, sales force, and other stakeholders.
• Support evidence generation planning and drive affiliate research studies and global GMA research projects.
• Work with Clinical Operations to optimize implementation and delivery of development research.
• Review and approve promotional and non-promotional materials for medical/scientific accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, codes of conduct, AbbVie policies, and best practices.

• Advanced degree, such as a medical degree or PhD, with relevant specialty experience preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in Oncology, 3 years in hematology is the must 
• Pharmaceutical industry medical affairs experience
• Experience in pre-launch and launch phases of a new product or indication
• Clinical research experience or knowledge
• Management experience will be plus 
• Strong knowledge and experience in the portfolio area
• Proven leadership skills in a cross-functional team environment
• Exceptional communication skills, including ability to interact at senior executive level with internal and external stakeholders
• Highly developed strategic thinking, problem-solving, multitasking, and prioritization skills
• Strong budget planning and management skills

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