GCMA Associate - Germ Protection

The position is accountable to the GCMA Manager and finally to the GCMA Director, working closely with others as part of the matrix. The role interacts as appropriate with other internal functions including Regulatory and Safety (RAS), Quality, Evidence Generation and Clinical Research (EG&CR), R&D, Marketing, Professional Relations etc. The role also supports interactions with external partners, including key opinion leaders.

Specific tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Represent the GCMA Germ Protection team and contribute expertise in cross-functional project meetings

• Conduct a fair-balanced assessment of efficacy and safety data and provide advice on the best approach to drive brand growth with support from GCMA Manager

• Support and educate teams with understanding of the literature, new clinical data and current medical opinion on category topics including healthy skin and germ protection

• Partner with the other Medical Science team members under supervision to:

o Provide strategic medical input in category development leading brand science for product innovation and claims, mainly related to cosmetics and germ protection products like biocides

o Proactively partner with the project teams, providing medical input and strategic advice to ensure the feasibility and success of product development initiatives

o Provide ideas/concepts for constructing the product pipelines (e.g. new products, new combinations, new technologies, novel evidence generation techniques)

o Provide medical support and oversight for promotional activities

o Assist in registration and development of Reckitt products globally

• These include but are not limited to:- clinical overviews and summaries, integrated summaries of safety and efficacy, clinical documents such as Study Protocols and other Medical documents

• Collaborate with subject matter experts across multiple departments to ensure quality and technical accuracy of documentation

• Prepare responses to Medical Information requests where appropriate

• Conduct systematic literature searches/reviews as necessary

• Ensure that working documents and other appropriate documentation are updated and current

• Understand clinical and medical data for the product and competitors

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably associated to healthcare or the life sciences (eg basic science, pharmacy, nursing or medical) is required

• Postgraduate qualifications preferred

• Experience in the medical and pharmaceutical / consumer health industry and knowledge of the role of Medical Affairs is a distinct advantage

• Experience in systematic searches, reviewing scientific data, and preparing medical or scientific documents (e.g. post graduate experience in relevant science, publications and experience in medical writing, systematic review and clinical data appraisal) to a high standard is highly desirable.

• Knowledge of research methodology, information management and regulatory requirements and an understanding of healthcare compliance and guidelines related to cosmetics or consumer products is desirable. Proven ability to generate, analyse and interpret scientific and clinical data is required.

• Previous experience of work in Product Research and Development, or experience of Clinical studies, with examples of successful product launches is an advantage

• Proven ability as a team player, able to work within a matrix, with excellent oral and written communication skills.

The Candidate will demonstrate the following capabilities:

• Leadership capability – demonstrated ability to lead specific tasks within projects as well as working strategically according to the portfolio priorities

• Strategic Thinking – maintains competitive advantage by carefully considering the issues and competing priorities within a situation, program or portfolio and then developing a strategy that includes the strategic application of available principles, tools and systems.

• Business Acumen – Understands the implications of decisions related to human, financial, material and information resources, from a business perspective and uses this knowledge to plan, implement and manage clinical research within R&D.

• Project Management – Demonstrates the discipline of risk-based planning, organising and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives in accordance with defined quality and time-based metrics.

Key Attributes:

• Proactive mindset.

• Passion for strategy development and delivery.

• Team player

• Strong skills in managing multiple projects simultaneously with an ability to prioritise appropriately.

• Track record of building strong internal and external networks.

• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

• Fluency in English (oral and written).

• Thrives working in fast paced, innovative environment while remaining flexible, resourceful and reliable.

• Proven ability to develop appropriate research strategy and conduct a systematic review of available published data including retrieval, critical appraisal and appropriate citing of literature