Cardiometabolic Medical Science Liaison (Central)

Role :

We are seeking an experienced Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join an exciting biopharmaceutical company working on a novel therapy in the cardiometabolic space.

This is a field-based position and we are looking for candidates to cover the Northeast, Southeast, Central or West territories.

MSLs are responsible for developing professional relationships with healthcare professionals through scientific engagement to support clinical stage and launch molecules.

MSLs engage healthcare professionals through scientific exchange and provide clinical and scientific support.

Responsibilities :

• Engage with cardiologists / endocrinologists / healthcare professionals / stakeholders to educate on clinical and scientific evidence to advance treatment landscape as aligned with client goals and objectives.
• Educate on RNAi technology, hypertriglyceridemia, familial chylomicronemia syndrome, dyslipidemia, clinical value and approved materials to payers, providers, and other appropriate stakeholders as requested.
• Synthesize and communicate clinical and scientific insights to internal stakeholders.
• Attend and present at scientific congresses and meetings to stay up to date with the latest scientific developments and trends in the assigned therapeutic area(s).
• Respond to unsolicited inquiries consistent with MSL compliance standards.
• Execute on MSL strategy consistent with Medical Affairs strategy.
• Support company sponsored clinical trials through investigators’ site engagement.
• Support speaker training as requested and ensure speakers are up to date with evolving disease and product data.
• Support national, regional, and local scientific congresses including Opinion Leader (OL) engagement, poster / abstract coverage, booth, and company debriefs.
• Identify and execute opportunities for scientific collaboration with OLs and other relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor and analyze scientific publications, clinical trials, and competitive landscape in the cardiometabolic therapeutic area and allocated regions.
• Maintain clinical and scientific expertise and general industry business acumen.
• Advance MSL value proposition, demonstrate tact and professionalism, and deliver results.
• Act in accordance with company policies, including, for example, the Code of Business Conduct and ethics and Standards of General Data Protection regulations (GDPR).
• Develop territory specific OL and account plans including OL profiles, pre-call planning, and follow up plans.
• Communicate clinical and scientific information in an accurate and clear manner.
• Document MSL quantitative and qualitative accomplishments.
• Provide scientific support for Med Info inquiries, ensuring accurate and timely responses to healthcare professionals' queries.
• Develop scientific content for medical education initiatives.
• Support Medical Affairs as needed with special projects and initiatives.

Experience :

• PhD, PharmD, MD, or DO degree required
• Two or more years of experience as an MSL
• Cardiometabolic or cardiovascular therapeutic experience
• Industry experience in medical affairs / clinical development at a biotech or pharma

Capabilities :

• High level verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate in a dynamic environment.
• Strong comprehension of cardiometabolic therapeutic area.
• An expert understanding of the health care delivery system, including the managed care arena and its impact on patient care, regional medical care and the pharmaceutical industry.
• Ability to identify the unmet medical, educational, and research needs at a local & regional level in the medical community.
• Ability to interpret key scientific data and translate the findings to meet educational and research needs to affect corporate research strategic activities / decisions.
• Understanding of the design and execution of research studies and strategic implications.
• Exhibits a high degree of emotional intelligence and appreciation of diversity and multiculturalism.
• Designs and / or leads training initiatives and best practices.
• Proven ability to drive results at a high level of quality as a strategic and creative thinker.
• Demonstrates ability to deal with ambiguity and thrive in an ever-changing environment.
• Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to manage projects and / or colleagues in successful implementation of business-critical projects.
• Strong time management & organizational skills.
• Ability to travel.
30+ days ago