Medical Science Liaison or Senior Medical Science Liaison - N. Central/Chicago

Medexus Pharma, Inc
Chicago, IL, US
$170K-$210K a year
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Medexus is a leading specialty pharmaceutical company with a strong North American commercial platform and a growing portfolio of innovative and rare disease treatment solutions.

Medexus’ current focus is on the therapeutic areas of hematology, oncology, auto-immune diseases, and allergy.

Position Overview

The Regional Medical Science Liaison (MSL) or Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr. MSL) functions as a highly trained, field-based, scientific expert who engages health care professionals and external experts in a defined region in the exchange of clinical, scientific, and research information on one or more of Medexus’ products.

MSL or Sr. MSLs are responsible for developing and maintaining professional relationships with key stakeholders within their territory including healthcare professionals (HCPs), Investigators, Medical Thought Leaders, Advocacy organizations, Payors and Managed Care organizations, research scientists, government employees, etc.

These interactions will be conducted in a compliant manner, and in accordance with all local, state, and national regulations and guidelines.

Through scientific exchange, the MSL or Sr. MSL will collect key insights on disease states of interest, along with insights on key competitive markets, to share cross-functionally within various Medexus sub-functions.

The MSL or Sr. MSL will also serve as a scientific partner and subject matter expert to internal colleagues and stakeholders.

Position Responsibilities

  • Function as the primary subject matter expert in the field for Medexus Medical Affairs.
  • Identify, establish, and develop ongoing, peer-to-peer relationships with key national and regional medical thought leaders including academic centers of excellence, managed care organizations, hospitals, and community practice organizations to build advocacy and engage in scientific exchange with these individuals.
  • Develop and manage medical thought leadership and key centers of excellence engagement plans.
  • Facilitate the submission of investigator-initiated trials and collaborative research inquiries, including the provision of guidance on the publication and presentation of clinical data, in accordance with company policies.
  • Support the creation of Medical Affairs documents in alignment with corporate objectives to include, but not limited to, slide decks, standard response letters, and speaker and internal training materials.
  • Support medical education programs, including speaker programs, scientific symposia, and community meetings for relevant health care professionals.
  • Contribute scientific and medical support for the Market Access team, in alignment with corporate objectives.
  • Contribute scientific and clinical expertise to the development and execution of promotional and educational activities.
  • Attend and participate in key professional society meetings to represent Medexus and further develop the relationship with the organization.

Represent Medexus at medical / scientific conferences, advisory boards, outreach and advocacy meetings, and other activities, as requested.

This may include support of thought leader engagement, Medical Information booth activities, and congress / conference planning (including scheduling, review, assessment and drafting of conference reports on oral presentations, abstracts, posters, and key insights).

  • Communicate on a regular basis with management and the project team information on the emerging standards of care, changes in the therapeutic area, and needs of clinicians in the community.
  • Serve as a field medical resource and respond to medical inquiries in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with company policies, and applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
  • Other duties as assigned

Education, Experience & Skill Requirements

  • Advanced degree in the scientific discipline required (MD, PhD, PharmD, MSN with direct clinical practice experience in oncology or a related field)
  • Minimum of 2-3 years hematology / oncology experience working as an MSL in a clinical area is preferred.
  • Experience in a small biotechnology or pharmaceutical environment is preferred.
  • Must be a highly flexible, results oriented, self-starter who enjoys working in a fast paced, challenging, matrix organization.
  • Prior experience in BMT (Bone Marrow Transplant) preferred
  • In-depth clinical knowledge of therapeutic areas related to Medexus’ products.
  • Strong understanding of pharmaceutical industry compliance regulations and guidelines pertinent to appropriate interactions with healthcare professionals and other customers.
  • Proficiency with the interpretation of clinical data and integration of clinical experience to communicate and discuss clinical findings in a variety of meeting forums.
  • Ability to create and deliver effective scientific presentations for internal and external customers.
  • Strategic with a strong business acumen
  • Superior written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently.
  • Demonstrates effective team building and teamwork skills at all functional levels.

Additional Information

Travel : up to 50%

Salary Range : $170,000 -$210,000

Location : Remote

Medexus Pharma is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

We assure you that your opportunity for employment with Medexus Pharma depends solely on your qualifications. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve.

Our employees, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us at [email protected] to request accommodation.

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