Overview
WE PUSH THE BOUNDARIES OF MEDICINE.
LEAPING FORWARD TO MAKE PEOPLE SMILE
At Kyowa Kirin International (KKI), our purpose is to make people smile. This means more than drug discovery and development; it is about embedding care into everything we do to make a difference every day for those that need it most. We’re an inclusive pharmaceutical company that takes time to understand what really matters to our patients, their families, and their healthcare professionals, helping our people to take bold actions that deliver life-changing solutions sooner. Our culture is rooted in our values: Teamwork, Commitment to Life, Innovation, and Integrity. They help us to push boundaries to deliver extraordinary impact and make KKI a brilliant place to work.
Job Purpose:
To proactively manage the scientific relationships between Kyowa Kirin and selected therapy area experts and academics. You will work collaboratively with HCPs to identify opportunities advancing clinical practice to improve patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain deep level of scientific knowledge on the full dataset of assigned Kyowa Kirin therapy areas
Foster & develop selected National and International Key External Experts (KEEs) relationships (e.g. key academics) that enhance their understanding of our science and data
Respond to unsolicited enquiries from HCPs in a timely manner using expert knowledge
Maintain appropriate knowledge levels of the Patient Journey Manager team, on latest science and publications by the delivery of internal, therapy area and on-label product training
Play role in key medical activities in line with the medical strategy including actively planning and participate in advisory boards, and clinical investigator meetings
Creation of medical materials (e.g. literature reviews, medical letters, slide kits etc.) and review/approval of medical and promotional materials
Take an active role in the design and delivery of Medical Education initiatives in partnership with the Patient Journey Manager role
Where appropriate to do so, facilitate and promote innovative medical activities involving the use of digital channels
Directly liaise with Clinical Operations & HEOR to contribute to the successful delivery of data generation activities, clinical development programs and compassionate use programs
Attend selected international and local medical conferences
Qualifications
Position Requirements
The applicant fulfils the expertise according to § 75 AMG
Completed master’s degree in natural sciences or comparable studies
Scientific background (education or previous experience)
Experience (of field role) in pharmaceutical industry
Excellent local language and good English skills required
Digital experience/expertise (Cx/Px strategy, Omnichannel implementation and Virtual engagement, email, webinar, Zoom/Teams)
Extensive knowledge of local, regional, and national health systems and care delivery processes
Kyowa Kirin International is an equal opportunities employer.
No agencies please.
Kyowa Kirin is an inclusive pharmaceutical company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of medicine through drug discovery and development. The company's purpose is to make people smile by embedding care into everything they do, focusing on delivering life-changing solutions for patients and their families. Kyowa Kirin operates across multiple therapy areas and works collaboratively with healthcare professionals, key academics, and external experts to advance clinical practice and improve patient outcomes. The company is characterized by its core values of Teamwork, Commitment to Life, Innovation, and Integrity, which drive their commitment to extraordinary impact in the pharmaceutical industry.
