Physician Support Representative at 54Gene Nigeria

54gene was founded in 2019 by Dr. Abasi Ene-Obong to address the significant gap in the global genomics market; Nearly 90% of genetic material used in pharmaceutical research is Caucasian. Only 2% is African, despite the fact that Africans and people of African ancestry are more genetically diverse than all other world populations combined.

We are recruiting highly-motivated individuals to join our team in the position below:

Job Title: Physician Support Representative

Location: Lagos
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Department: Medical Affairs
Reports to: Clinical Lead

Essential Functions

Supporting role for marketing diagnostics services
Provide clinical support to physicians for all laboratory services.

Requirements

MBBS
Post-graduate experience in science related field advantageous
Candidates must be willing to join a dynamic environment, willing to learn quickly, and have strong clinical knowledge.
Candidates are required to be excellent communicators and able to analyze critical information efficiently.
Candidates should be flexible and have the capacity to execute tasks to a high standard.

Experience:

At least 4 years of post graduate clinical /medical experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Proficiency in medical expertise
Possess adequate clinical knowledge about medical conditions for which diagnostic services are offered.
Computer Skills – Proficient ability to use a computer
Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task
Analytical skills – Ability to analyze and problem solve in an efficient manner.
Adequate clinical knowledge and application of diagnostics in disease areas such as oncology, fertility, prenatal screening.
Clinical application and interpretation of microbiology and clinical chemistry tests
Basic knowledge of genomics
Clear and flexible verbal, written and telephonic communication skills
Ability to be flexible, versatile, adaptable and take initiative
Strong presentation skills, proven ability to communicate with diverse audiences, internally and externally
Ability to successfully collaborate cross-functionally with others of different skill sets, backgrounds and levels within and external to the organization.
Knowledge of medical office principles, standards, applications and tests offered within our diagnostics business
Confidentiality – Maintain patient, team member and employer confidentiality. Comply with all HIPAA regulations
Knowledge of medical terminology and medical equipment in lab.