Medical Science Liaison

Summary

Join Sirtex Medical, a global leader in healthcare, as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL). In this role, you will cultivate relationships with key thought leaders in academic and clinical medicine, educating them on Sirtex products and contributing to the development of strategic thought leader plans. You will also support global clinical research programs, deliver medical education presentations, and gather competitive intelligence. This position requires a PharmD, PhD, or MD with at least two years of experience in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry. Sirtex offers a competitive salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and a 401k matching program. The company fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment with opportunities for professional development.

Requirements

• Possess a PharmD, PhD, or MD
• Have at least two years of experience in the pharmaceutical or medical device industry in Medical Affairs, with experience working with cross-functional in-house and field-based teams
• Demonstrate strong leadership qualities and the ability to influence and motivate staff. Be able to work and align with multiple Sirtex internal and external stakeholders and build and navigate within cross-functional Sirtex teams
• Be able to quickly understand and assimilate medical knowledge, critically interpret cutting-edge science, determine the potential impact of new research on medical thinking and practice, and have the ability to transfer and articulate scientific and clinical data into clear conceptual frameworks, disease management approaches, and a pathway to continuously strengthen this concept by new medical evidence
• Possess in-depth knowledge of complex diseases and the associated medical challenges to provide expert insight, establish and drive the disease vision by rigorous scientific debates with medical thought leaders
• Be effective at giving presentations to internal and external audiences on the medical and clinical aspects of a given disease, product, or program
• Be able to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment. Be well-organized, operationally effective, and able to both develop project strategies and ensure reliable implementation of projects with a flexible and solution-driven attitude
• Be able to travel up to 75% of the time with associated weekend work expectations

Responsibilities

• Drive the development of thought leader relationship-building in strategic disease areas
• Cultivate current and future experts in academic and clinical medicine at regional and national levels, educating and expanding the science supporting Sirtex products
• Serve as a scientific partner to the commercial field team
• Liaise regularly with internal commercial leaders to share feedback and issues from external experts
• Represent Sirtex at medical meetings, conferences, advisory board, outreach meetings at key institutions, and in interactions with thought leaders and strategic corporate partners
• Identify key thought leaders for medical education and clinical research opportunities
• Report to Head of Medical Affairs and work with appropriate cross-functional partners to develop and execute strategic thought leader plans to provide needs based, value-added services and to improve their advocacy
• Identify research opportunities in the form of Investigator Initiated Trials (IIT's). Through expert relationships, facilitate the initiation of research projects and ensure that hypothesis testing is clearly defined and within priority areas consistent with the strategic development objectives of Sirtex. Be responsible for the successful execution of appropriate processes for review, approval, management and support of studies while maintaining investigator independence according to regulatory and compliance guidelines
• Provide field-based medical support to Company's global clinical research programs
• Deliver high-caliber medical education presentations in a variety of settings and to obtain valuable feedback that can be disseminated throughout the organization
• Gather and disseminate competitive intelligence from multiple sources in accordance with company's policies
• Complete accurate and timely administrative reports, projects, and required documentation requests

Benefits

• Paid sick and vacation time
• Health insurance
• 401k matching program
• Incentive programs (target bonus of 20% for this position)
• Diverse and flexible work arrangements to achieve the optimum balance between work and personal responsibilities
• A culture of respect, diversity, collaboration, and innovation fostering inclusiveness and superior performance
• Attractive compensation and benefit packages which are practical, robust and equitable
• Commitment to support ongoing professional growth through career development, on the job experiences and training opportunities