Reporting Structure
Reports To: Director, Medical Affairs or designee
Direct Reports: None
Areas Managed: Medical Affairs Initiatives
Overview
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will serve as our field-based scientific expert whose mission is to foster collaborative relationships with opinion leaders focused on Cushing's Syndrome, Cushing's Disease and Acromegaly and to facilitate the exchange of unbiased scientific information between the medical community and the company. The MSL will have the clinical/medical affairs expertise to serve as a peer-to-peer liaison internally and externally.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Deliver clinical and scientific presentations to health care professionals, including clinicians (i.e., Endocrinologists, etc.) and P&T committee members. Support medical community with up-to-date medical information, robust diseases expertise and product information.
• Provide scientific support at medical conferences and support medical community with up-to-date medical information, robust Cushing's Syndrome, Cushing's Disease and Acromegaly understanding and product information for Isturisa, Signifor and Signifor LAR.
• Maintain peer-to-peer collaborations and relationships with key medical experts in relevant therapeutic areas.
• Respond to unsolicited medical information requests using a customized approach.
• Collaborate with physicians on medical affairs initiatives including providing assistance with publications and investigator initiated trials as well as company sponsored research.
• Support clinical initiatives including assessment and selection of clinical investigations, site identification, registry and presentation of final approved data.
• Provide medical and scientific input into the planning and execution of Advisory Boards. Work with physician experts to review speaker presentations and provide medical references when requested.
• Train staff, including sales team on key scientific and medical topics in relevant therapeutic areas.
• Participate in the development and review of professional slide decks, medical letters, and clinical summaries.
• Responsible for developing territory plan with input from direct line manager.
• Gathers clinical field insights and informs team on a regular basis through appropriate channels.
• Understand the role and contributions provided by Medical Science Liaisons and Medical Affairs.
• Act in full compliance with all laws, regulations, and policies including adverse events / pharmacovigilance responsibilities.
• Perform additional duties as may be assigned.
Education and Experience
• Advanced scientific degree (M.D., D.O., Ph.D., Pharm.D.) in Medical, Biological Sciences required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in Medical Affairs/Clinical functions strongly preferred.
• Familiarization with drug development process, FDA, ICH, and GCP guidelines.
• Experience implementing, monitoring, and/or managing clinical trials for academic clinical research or pharmaceutical/biotechnology company a plus.
Knowledge and Skills
• Ability to review and interpret clinical data.
• Ability to develop clinical data and medical content for presentation to internal and external audiences
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strong presentation skills.
• Project management experience a plus.
• Experience with rare diseases a plus (including Medical Affairs, clinical practice, research).
• Excellent time management and ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Based upon job requirements, employee may be required at times to attend meetings including travel out of state over weekends and nights. Employee must be able to freely operate and travel by car and train/plane modes of transportation. Employee is required to have a valid driver's license and means of transportation.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. The employee must be able to travel domestically and internationally, as business needs require. This position is primarily sedentary. The employee may occasionally move throughout office, meeting, or event locations and regularly operate a computer, telephone, and other office productivity equipment. The employee must be able to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Occasionally, the employee may be required to move or transport items weighing up to 25 pounds, with or without accommodations.
Location/Travel
• This position is field-based, near a major airport.
• Approximately 60% of travel required.
FLSA Classification
• This position is considered Exempt.
Disclaimer
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required.
Disclosures
Annualized Pay Range (Base Pay): $160,000 - $220,000. This range reflects the anticipated base pay for the role at the time of posting and is provided in good faith.
Other Types of Pay: Eligible for an annual performance bonus. Bonus structure is non-discretionary and tied to company and individual results.
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, life and ADD, and short term and long term disability insurance. Benefits begin on the first day of employment.
Retirement Benefits: 401k
Paid Time Off: Vacation, holiday, and sick/personal time.
Additional Information:
These disclosures reflect the primary components of total compensation and benefits available for this role. Actual compensation within the stated range will be based on skills, experience, and location.
