Title: Senior Medical Science Liaison
Territory: Southwestern US
An evolving international research focused pharmaceutical company dedicated to the advancement and advocacy of products tailored for the hospital, related specialty, and rare disease sectors is seeking a highly motivated and well experienced Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to support their growing respiratory pipeline.
Position Summary
The Senior MSL will be a field-based, external facing member of the Medical Affairs business unit. Primary duties will be forging partnerships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) through the exchange of scientific data and other pertinent medical or scientific insights with external stakeholders (such as healthcare professionals, researchers, leadership from professional organizations, patient advocacy groups, and decision-makers involved in formulary management) within the designated Therapeutic Areas (TAs). This team will specifically be focusing on Respiratory conditions (COPD/Asthma) within the specified geographic region.
Key Responsibilities
1. KOL Engagement:
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with KOLs and HCPs aligned with individual territory plans.
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of products, competitor landscape, and therapeutic area.
- Communicate complex scientific information to KOLs/HCPs in a compliant, fair-balanced, and non-misleading manner.
2. Research Support:
- Recognize and seize opportunities to offer medical assistance, including scientific education, to healthcare professionals (HCPs) within prominent institutions.
- Cultivate professional connections within pivotal institutions across designated geographic areas.
- Identify prospects for promoting cross-functional collaboration in response to customer requirements.
3. Partnership Building:
- Identify and cultivate partnership opportunities between KOLs/HCPs and US Medical.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance medical strategy.
4. Medical Conferences:
- Participate in executing medical strategy at conferences (e.g., staff medical booths, attend sessions, interact with KOLs/HCPs).
Qualifications
- Advanced Degree: PharmD, MD, PhD, or equivalent.
- Experience: Previous MSL experience is required (minimum 2+ years) - working within respiratory therapies for COPD/Asthma is also a must have.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Travel: Ability to travel within the assigned territory as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.
