Medical Science Liaison

Summary

Join PharmaEssentia, a rapidly growing biopharmaceutical company, as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to make a real impact on the lives of patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs). As a key member of the Medical Affairs Team, you will be responsible for building relationships with healthcare professionals, communicating product information, supporting research and clinical trials, and contributing to the successful launch of PharmaEssentia's flagship product for the treatment of polycythemia vera (PV). This role requires a strong scientific background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for advancing medical knowledge and patient care.

Requirements

• Advanced Degree Required (PhD, PharmD, or MD) and/or demonstrated and relevant MSL experience
• Broad knowledge of general medicine with a focus in hematology, oncology or interferons
• Multi-year professional experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Knowledge in planning and execution of scientific studies and clinical trials
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key thought-leaders
• Ability to introduce the disease state to the KOL community and articulate complex programs
• Development of product knowledge and knowledge of Company and science
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills (including presentations)
• Strong networking skills (includes internal teams)
• On-time completion of goals with high-quality results
• Project planning and execution
• Quality of judgment and decision making
• Initiative on addressing issues for the team (“roll up your sleeves attitude”)
• Ability to maintain collaborative relationships within a dynamic team environment
• Adherence and compliance with all required regulatory and GCP guidelines

Responsibilities

• Establish a respectable PharmaEssentia presence in the medical community
• Identify and develop relationships with the medical community, thought leaders, and treatment advocates
• Liaise and support the development of key and regional opinion leaders within a broad customer segmentation (community clinics, integrated delivery networks (IDNs), academic centers, etc.)
• Provide high quality medical and scientific support/communications to internal and external customers (e.g., advisory board meetings, regional training courses/workshops together with KOL/ROL, support of speakers with presentations and literature research)
• Lead medical education (disease statement, guidelines, and product information upon FDA approval)
• Manage studies and ensure that proposals are aligned with medical objectives within PharmaEssentia locally and globally. Ensure study projects are in line with commercial objectives
• Maintain a high level of scientific and technical expertise in hematology, oncology, and blood disorders. Develop and increase knowledge of medical literature. Prepare and present critical reviews of scientific publications and congresses, internally and externally
• Complete necessary documentation in order to ensure knowledge preservation (e.g., CRM reports). Utilize the necessary tools to develop and follow up on strategic measures (project plans)
• Write and ensure timely submission of locally relevant abstracts at congresses
• Provide cross-functional support for Market Access and other Medical Affairs activities
• Monitor competitor activities and marketplace changes

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Dental and vision coverage
• Generous paid time-off
• 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Up to $150 monthly cell phone reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free parking