SUMMARY OF POSITION:
• The Professional Relations Associate, identifies develops, and maintains partnering relationships with current and future speaker thought leaders (National, Regional, Local).
• Works with speaker-thought leaders on clinical education initiatives that support Covidien’s Therapeutic areas and vision.
• Assists in implementing medical affairs speaker programs.
• Uses tools in support corporate objectives around product launches, research initiatives, etc.
• Works with Public, Private and State Government Affairs Account Managers as needed.
• Foster scientific and clinical information exchange between medical communities
• Provide scientific and clinical support for formulary and clinical guidelines decision makers
• Supports field sales and corporate account managers’ requests speaker bureau initiatives
• May assist in the clinical training of internal customers as needed
• Collect and report competitive intelligence
• May be asked to manage relationships with key Professional Societies (e.g. AMA, ARS, ASHP).


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Develops and manages relationships with current and future speaker thought leaders
2. Manages relationship with speaker-thought leaders on clinical education initiatives that support Covidien’s Therapeutic areas and vision
3. Assists in implementing medical affairs speaker programs.


DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/SCOPE:

Reports to Manager of Medical Education/Speakers Bureau


WORKING CONDITIONS:

Requires significant travel, may be field based



DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.


Requirements:

Education:
• Bachelor’s Degree in a Science or Health related field required; Advanced Degree preferred

Experience:
• 3 or more years clinical or Pharma related industry experience

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Pharmaceutical and Imaging Solutions Environment including payer coverage processes
• Thorough understanding of Pharma Compliance Principles in the industry; this is specific to Medical Affairs supporting Speakers Bureaus, Marketing objectives
• A demonstrated ability to carry out strategic directives in the current Pharma regulatory environment
• Executing and managing programs and such as workshops, advisory boards/focus groups as well as other programs and tools for Speaker Bureau Programs

Skills/Competencies:
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, including presentation and listening skills a must
• Outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills, and demonstrated ability to successfully influence multiple stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams across business divisions
• High initiative and ability to work both independently and as part of a team to plan/organize/prioritize work to accomplish multiple diverse project in a fast-paced, dynamic environment is a must
• Strong project management skills, attention to detail and ability to produce high quality, accurate deliverables
Other Skills:
• Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel and conducting internet searches

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