Scientific Engagement Manager CARICAM

Be part of a revolutionary change! At PMI, we've decided to do something amazing. We are completely transforming our company and designing a smoke-free future. With big changes come big opportunities! From wherever you join us, you will be living the opportunity to invent and deliver better things, brilliant solutions, and a space where you can continue your career and take it in different directions. We are looking for a Scientific Engagement Manager who will be responsible for managing the development and execution of market strategies and plans to increase the understanding and interests within the scientific and medical community of PMI’s scientific approach and results to help ensure the creation of an optimal environment for RRP commercialization, whilst ensuring the integration with the market's overall goals and strategies. Accountabilities: -Support the execution of the scientific engagement plans to increase the understanding and interests within the scientific and medical community of PMI’s scientific approach and results. -Support scientific networking opportunities such as scientific conferences/events and articles in scientific journals; creating market specific plans to capitalize on these opportunities and execute in collaboration with R&D scientists and market EA and Communications. -Support in establishing & enhancing contacts in the scientific and medical communities, scientific stakeholders, parliament, political parties & governmental bodies to open communication channels between PM and key decision makers. This includes the communicating PM’s position on key issues to influence decision-making. -Support engagements, networking and building allies/coalitions in THR and the creation of a welcoming RRP environment locally. Proactively communicate company’s views and positions in support of tobacco harm reduction. Analyze intelligence and observations from these engagements, refining action plans when necessary. -Support the facilitation and review of scientific content/materials or locally initiated research (literature review or studies). -Facilitate appropriate scientific spokesperson for external and media scientific communications for the market. Minimum qualifications: • Bachelor's Degree in Medicine or any other related field. • At least 6 years’ experience in stakeholder relations, outreach, external affairs and scientific engagement. • Experience in life sciences or pharmaceutical industry, ideally in Medical Affairs e.g. Medical Communications, Medical Science Liaison or Medical Information. • Experience in public health, life science or pharmaceutical industry is highly desired. • Strong network of contacts in the science, academic and health-care sectors, or validated ability to develop a network quickly in a new industry. • Strong people & influencing skills. Personable, engaging, influential presence to enroll others in a constructive conversation when they may initially be unconvinced, indifferent or unreceptive. • Advanced English level.