Scientific Relations Manager

at Kyowa Kirin International plc

Dusseldorf, Germany hybrid or remote in Germany

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.

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

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.