Medical Trainer - Pharmaceutical
Executive Placements · Kensington
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MEDICAL TRAINER (PHARMACY)- JHB
SALARY HIGHLY NEGOTIABLE DEPENDED ON CURRENT SALARY (MEDICAL AID, PENSION FUND, 13 th CHEQUE)
Main Purpose of Job
The Medical Trainer will be responsible for developing and delivering scientific, therapeutic area, and product training for internal teams (sales representatives, key account managers, and regional sales coaches) on prescription (Rx) medicines. The role ensures that customer-facing teams are well-equipped with accurate, up-to-date, and compliant medical knowledge to drive effective scientific engagement with healthcare professionals (HCPs).
Key Job Responsibilities
Training Design & Delivery
Design, develop, and deliver training programs on disease areas, pharmacology, product knowledge, and competitor landscape for the Rx portfolio.
Conduct onboarding training for new hires, ensuring rapid integration into medical and compliance standards.
Organize refresher training and advanced modules based on product lifecycle, market dynamics, and sales needs.
Use blended learning approaches (classroom, e-learning, workshops, role-plays, case studies).
Scientific & Medical Expertise
Provide in-depth knowledge on therapeutic areas relevant to companys Rx products (e.g., CNS, CVS, respiratory, oncology, etc.).
Translate complex clinical data and trial outcomes into practical, field-relevant content.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of clinical guidelines, medical literature, and regulatory updates.
Compliance & Ethical Standards
Ensure all training is aligned with local and international regulations (SAHPRA, FDA, EMA, ICH-GCP).
Train sales teams on pharmacovigilance (PV) obligations, adverse event reporting, and ethical promotion.
Act as a role model for compliant medical communication and promotion.
Assessment & Certification
Develop knowledge assessments, certification tests, and compet
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