Medical Science Liaison
We are seeking Medical Science Liaisons who will help build relationships and demonstrates the clinical outcome and benefits of Client products. Educates and demonstrates the benefits of key products to Healthcare Professionals (HCPs). Provides medical information and coordinates educational workshops, round tables, medical forums, etc.. May explore and identify sites for clinical trials in all stages of development. Incumbents have a deep scientific and clinical education and experience.
Within Field Medical Affairs, this position functions as a scientific liaison between our Client and key external customers to further scientific exchange. The MSL provides advanced product and scientific and medical field support to Medical, Sales and Marketing, as well as Managed Care and Government by using academic/professional credentials and scientific expertise to communicate with health care providers, organized providers/accounts and other relevant healthcare organizations. Strategic determination of change of territory prioritization will be based on customer need and analytics which identify need for change. This may occur at any time throughout the annual performance cycle. Develops and maintains medical (territory and account) plans in coordination with the MSL Field Director.
The successful candidate will be highly motivated with clinical or scientific knowledge in Neurology, specifically Alzheimer’s Disease, have good analytical decision-making abilities, and exceptional business acumen.
Relationships
Serves as organization spokesperson on advanced medical and technical projects with the ML teams, Clinicians, Marketing, Market Access & Government, and Sales personnel. External relationships include key opinion leaders (KOL’s), academic institutions, physicians, nurse practitioners, Alzheimer’s Disease educators, pharmacists, blood bank staff, organized providers/IDNs, and MCOs as needed based on territory archetypes.
Essential Functions
Administrative Duties
- Completes administrative duties in an accurate manner and on a timely basis, in line with current SOPs and working practices
- Complies with all guidelines, policies, legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements
- Ensures effective administrative management of regional business as well as operational budgets
- Maintains thorough understanding of all relevant Client processes and procedures, and
- proactively assists other FMA members to further their understanding with these as needed
- Provides monthly reports on scientific support activities in region to Director including budget expenditures as directed
- Records all activities within a customer relationship management system (e.g. VEEVA) and all expenses within Concur in accordance with FMA procedures
Advocacy & Professional Relationship Development
- Attends assigned medical and scientific meetings: a) ensures and maintains awareness of current issues and new data pertaining to Client products; b) develops and maintains relationships with key health care providers and HealthSystems; c) develops appropriate use of Client products and greater utilization of its services d) supports and assists representatives and managers in answering questions from health care providers
- Combines account management skills, business acumen, and scientific expertise to enhance value and develop collaborative relationships
- Establishes the medical account strategy/plan through the identification and cultivation of key relationships and brings forth appropriate collaboration opportunities
Field-Based Clinical Support
- Collaborates with Marketing and Sales management to inform the development of scientific strategies to optimize Client’s products and development activities in the medical community
- Collaborates with trial/study investigation sites (all trial phases); ensuring effective coordination and facilitation of studies to ensure timely review, initiation, and completion, as well as publication of study results.
- Provides clinical support in cooperation with other Client groups to ensure investigators demonstrate appropriate knowledge of studies, support patient recruitment and retention activities, answers responsive requests from investigators and provides feedback to sites to other groups
- Coordinates and collaborates with regional FMA team members to ensure integrated comprehensive coverage of regional clinical and scientific needs
- Coordinates with key internal stakeholders to provide customized and dedicated system-wide clinical education and support within respective Health Systems and coordinate and manage professional relations of Client within these Networks from an overall “account management” level
- Coordinates with respective medical affairs associates to provide scientific and clinical education to Chief Executives, Medical Directors and formulary stakeholders to secure proper access to Client products and services
Physical Requirements
- 50-75% overnight travel required
- Position is Field Based
- Driver must maintain a valid driver’s license
Qualifications
- Advanced degree required (PharmD, MD, relevant PhD, etc)
- At least two years experience in a health related system, pharmaceutical company, or managed care environment required
- Relevant clinical and/or therapeutic experience preferred
- Displays business acumen/knowledge based on experiences such as participation in
- formulary process decisions
- Extensive experience in neurology, specifically Alzheimer’s Disease strongly preferred
- Strong communication skills
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The potential base pay range for this role is $150,000-$220,000 annually. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.