At Ferring Pharmaceuticals, we help people around the world build families and live better lives. We are entrepreneurial and innovative, with a global team focused on scientific advances in the areas of reproductive and women’s health, gastroenterology and urology. Ferring + You is all about working together and sharing ideas, so that we can bring science to life for patients around the world.

Our Commercial, Medical and R&D teams collaborate as trusted partners with patient groups, clinicians, policy makers and the scientific community to identify and develop new opportunities to help patients. Customer centric, we offer an empowering, entrepreneurial culture – and a place to thrive and grow.

Ferring+You

You will play a pivotal role in the success of the Medical Affairs team and other functions as required. Through this role you will advance Ferring’s ambition to be a scientific leader. The MSL will develop strong relationships with Key External Experts (KEEs), creating an ongoing dialogue based on peer-to-peer scientific exchange and being a valued partner in improving patient outcomes. The MSL will be responsible for driving Medical Affairs initiatives in field and in the collection, documentation and sharing of insights that are relevant to Ferring’s therapeutic areas of interest.

Your day at Ferring

Maintains a Key Opinion Leader (KOL) list for designated territory as appropriate for the relevant therapeutic area. Maintains regular, scheduled interactions with KOLs, engaging in ongoing scientific exchange aligned to medical plan for designated therapeutic area and meeting activity KPIs as appropriate.
Provides high quality medical and scientific support to internal stakeholders (eg clinical and scientific training and upskilling for sales and marketing colleagues)
Support evidence generation activities. Acts as a local support for phase IV studies and IIT. Liaises with KOLS and relevant internal stakeholders as relevant to ensure IIT proposals are aligned with Ferring global requirements
Acts collaboratively with field based commercial team to ensure scientific and clinical needs of clinicians are met and that medical education activities are executed in alignment with medical strategy in the territory
Maintains high level of scientific and technical expertise in therapeutic areas. Proactively develops and increases knowledge of medical literature, and participates in all relevant upskilling opportunities through local, regional and global medical affairs events . Prepares and presents critical reviews of scientific publications and congresses, internally and externally
Utilises Ferring CRM system (OCE) to plan and record KOL interactions in a timely fashion in alignment with local affiliate reporting requirements.
Develops, updates and executes territory and individual KOL development plans, aligned to medical strategy
Acts as subject manner expert and provides cross-functional support for internal brand teams and Market Access activities.
Monitors competitor activities in field and provide insights as relevant to medical and commercial internal colleagues.
Identifies medical education needs and opportunities for medical initiatives in relevant therapeutic area, working in collaboration with relevant internal stakeholders to develop and execute programs as relevant (eg local symposia, webinars, speaker tours etc)
Attends scientific congresses (domestic and international) as per Ferring medical plan, supporting medical and commercial activities such as symposia as relevant, and providing medical support for KOLs through attendance at Ferring booth/stand
Generate and communicate actionable medical insights
Oher medical affairs duties as required by the medical affairs management
Maintain compliance with MA Code, SOPs and PV requirements
Achieve agreed Medical Excellence and CRM quality metrics

Behind our innovation…There’s you

You should possess the following:

Previous experience as an MSL in the Australian pharmaceutical industry
Tertiary scientific/clinical qualifications
Experience with compliance responsibilities
Shows integrity, tenacity, resilience and adaptability in complex situations and changing environments
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and effectively communicates, in a technical environment
Demonstrated track record and passion for communicating science
Able to work collaboratively and transparently
Able to analyse and take action without compromising quality within required timeframes
Utilizes excellent communication skills and demonstrates intercultural adaptability and a high degree of emotional intelligence
Demonstrates attention to detail, while being able to work on multiple projects
Able to prioritize and maintain focus in a complex and changing environment
Demonstrates excellent written and verbal English language skills

People come first at Ferring

Accredited Great Place to Work® employer, offering hybrid and flexible work arrangements and comprehensive benefits for its employees
Get inspired from our commitment to advocate for everyone’s right to build a family, no matter who you are, where you live or who you love
Our inclusive support package – “Building Families at Ferring” provides equal and accessible policies for all employees who wish to start their family journey, ensuring a global standard, irrespective of location and role
Parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents
Extended support on family building journey

Making a difference in the life of millions of people means we succeed by working together. Our diverse backgrounds, experiences, expertise, and perspectives enable us to find solutions to even the most challenging problems, and our success is tied to each team member’s contributions. Imagine the power of your career when it’s Ferring + You.

Behind our purpose… There’s you

If our mission and your vision are aligned, please apply!

We strive to build and maintain an inclusive and diverse workplace with equal opportunities and mutual respect for all employees regardless of their backgrounds and socioeconomic status.

Location:

Ferring Australia

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