Oncology medical affairs Undergraduate Review

Oncology Medical Affairs: Providing medical information support. Clinical data analysis, engaging health care professionals to build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders. Creating and developing medical education materials for health care professionals and or patients. Ensuring all medical activities and communications are following the ABPI code. Project management through planning, execution and tracking of medical affairs projects. Data management and reporting to monitor and assess the impact of medical affairs activities.

Yes, I would say I was given a fair amount of responsibility especially when it came to project status handling and mapping. In addition I was in charge of data handling and storing of documents on many projects. I was not given much responsibility when it came to choosing my projects and tasks but I was given choice on how to execute.

Communication - both written and verbal communication as I have interacted with stakeholders, such as patients, colleagues and agencies.
Team work and collaboration - working cross-functionally on projects and with individuals from various backgrounds.
I have developed more advanced IT skills on Microsoft excel for effective data storage and project mapping.
I have massively developed my leadership skills through leading on a volunteering project.
I have learnt data protection and privacy skills.

There was always lots of support during my placement. I had a mentor assigned when I first arrived and well-being was very important to everyone. Well-being was emphasised throughout the year, through wellness days, wellness vouchers and a recognition award scheme. My team made it known that if I ever needed help or support there was always someone to talk to, the managers kept an open-door policy and this made such an impact.

Joy was a major company value, and I felt this during my placement. The company put lots of effort to make work a joyful environment and this massively impacted the culture and work ethic. Another core value that impacted the atmosphere was courage, colleagues were encouraged to speak up whenever they felt something was important.

I loved my placement, the impact this year has had on my professional and personal development is immeasurable! I learnt so much about the pharmaceutical industry and the vast job roles it offers, many of my questions about the technicalities of this industry were answered. I really enjoyed the relationships I built during my placement, I certainly have made life long friendships.

Yes