JOB SUMMARY - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The Medical Science Liaison is a field-based position and is a key position supporting the Cardiovascular Arterial business franchise, the sales team and our physician relationships. The position will be responsible to develop relationships within the medical/scientific community, provide medical and/or scientific data about AngioDynamics Cardiovascular Arterial products and research to healthcare professionals. Clinical, scientific and technical expertise will be maintained by the MSL through review of scientific literature, attendance at assigned medical meetings and self-learning.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Manages US field-based activities related to specific Cardiovascular Arterial products
- Identify, develop, and maintain long-term collaborative relationships with physicians
- Provide clinical information for the company's products such as responses to unsolicited requests for medical inquiries (including off-label requests) on the Cardiovascular Arterial products
- Complies with all relevant related guidelines, standards and regulations pertaining to medical information
- Performs continual independent review of medical/scientific literature on the company's and competitors' products and devices
- Facilitate and vet investigator-sponsored trials and provide medical/clinical teams with feedback and insights from trial leaders
- Collaborate with sales operations and training departments to implement field training
- Obtains appropriate approvals on scientific and clinical education resources and activities
- Serve as an internal and external educator, providing timely, balanced training regarding relevant diseases, therapeutic options, and product requirements.
- Coordinate content development to ensure integrated, efficient and consistent education information to customers
- Attend assigned medical and scientific meetings and symposia to: a) maintain awareness of current issues and new data pertaining to assigned products and; b) to communicate scientific information.
- Works cross functionally to ensure successful integration and execution of projects with Clinical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Health care economics, R&D and Business Development.
- Demonstrates leadership behaviors and maintains alignment to compliance goals and policies.
- Assist in the development of and updates to corporate research priorities.
- Effectively integrate customer and business needs in a satisfactory manner.
- Actively participates in department and cross functional meetings
- May perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS -The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability required.
Education and Experience- Clinical background in Atherectomy preferred. (Registers Nurse (RN), Pharmacist, (PharmD or RPOHs), Medical Doctor (MD) or other clinical experience
- Minimum BA/BS in appropriate scientific/medical field of study, Masters degree preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated relevant experience preferred. At least 1-2 years relevant experience required (clinical practice, academic research, industry)
- Previous Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs or similar medical communications experience in the medical device industry preferred
- Experience with formal presentation and interaction with clinical experts is highly preferred.
Skills/Knowledge- Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with personnel within and outside of the department and company.
- Ability to work effectively in multi-functional teams
- Demonstrated credibility within the medical community.
- Exceptional skills in relationship building and networking, strong personal initiative and functions well in managing a cross-functional team.
- Knowledge of FDA regulations and guidance in the area of adverse event reporting, complaint handling for medical devices.
- Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
- Proficient in the following computer software applications: MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- This position requires travel, up to 30% of the time
This position is eligible for the participation in a Sales Incentive Compensation Plan. Actual incentive opportunity will be based on performance and the eligible target incentive.
