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Trainee Medical signatory 

Position purpose 

Working with our Medical teams we are continuing to train and grow a team of Medical Final Signatories to review and approve promotional and non-promotional materials ensuring compliance with the ABPI Code of Practice, other regulatory requirements, and Bayer Standard Operating Procedures.

These roles will be based on 2-year fixed term contracts and will train and support successful candidates who meet the below criteria to becoming Final Signatories at Bayer.

Location

Site: Bayer HQ, Green Park, Reading. We work on a Hybrid working model. Regular office working is expected particularly in the early stages of this training programme. Applicants will need to live within a reasonable commuting distance of the Reading office.

Key Responsibilities

• Undergo a structured training program to become a fully qualified ABPI Medical Signatory. Undertake regular formal and informal review of progress.
• Work closely with the Medical Affairs and Compliance teams to gain comprehensive understanding of the ABPI Code of Practice.
• Assist in the review and approval of promotional and non-promotional materials to ensure compliance with the ABPI Code of Practice, other regulatory requirements, and Bayer Standard Operating Procedures.
• Participate in the development and implementation of training sessions for cross functional colleagues on the ABPI Code and related compliance issues.
• Participate in the development and implementation of training sessions for other trainee signatories on the ABPI Code and related compliance issues.
• Keep up to date with changes in regulations and guidelines relevant to the pharmaceutical industry and the ABPI Code of Practice.
• Support the pharmacovigilance team by assisting in the reporting of adverse events.

Essential qualities and skills

• General Medical Council - registered physician with experience working in the NHS or General Pharmaceutical Council - registered pharmacist with experience working in the NHS Experience essential plus the criteria below
• A strong desire to develop a career in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong desire and motivation to work specifically in medical compliance.
• Some understanding / knowledge of the ABPI Code of conduct
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• An ability to work with cross functional teams
• A solution-focussed mindset
• A proactive approach to learning and professional development.
• This is a trainee / entry level position into Medical Signatory within Pharma and at this time we will not progress those already working as medical reviewers or those with final signatory status.

What Bayer offers you

As a modern employer, we take care of our employees and help them find a balance between career development opportunities and personal life planning. We offer our employees a wide range of career prospects, a modern working environment and competitive compensation. Bayer employees benefit from great employment conditions, such as:  

• Competitive compensation consisting of an attractive base salary (£48.400 to max £60.000) and personal growth
• 2-year fixed term contract and a retention bonus upon completion 
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays 
• Private Healthcare, generous pension scheme and Life Insurance 
• Wellness programs and support 
• Employee discount scheme 
• International career possibilities 
• Flexible and Hybrid working 
• Help with home office equipment 
• Volunteering days 
• Support for professional growth in a wide range of learning and development opportunities 

Bayer welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Candidates participating in our selection process requiring accommodation due to a disability or medical need are encouraged to notify the Bayer representative that they will be meeting with to ensure appropriate arrangements can be made.

We use AI tools to support our recruitment process, including helping us organize applications and identify early matches based on role criteria. Every rejection decision is made by a human. 

Location:

United Kingdom : Berkshire : Reading || United Kingdom : Cambridgeshire : Cambridge || United Kingdom : Field Based : Field Based || United Kingdom : Kent : East Malling  

Division:

Pharmaceuticals 

Reference Code:

858204