[Hiring] Clinical Trial Liaison @Parexel

Role Description

Parexel is currently recruiting for an experienced Global Patient and Site Engagement – Clinical Trial Liaison professional to join one of our growing sponsors in Spain. This will be a fully remote home-based position and is only open to applicants in the countries listed above.

Clinical Trial Site Engagement:

• Identify and develop peer-to-peer relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), Principal investigators, sub-investigators, and healthcare providers within the Oncology therapeutic area for select Jazz pipeline indications, including Breast Cancer.
• Lead and drive site and patient engagement initiatives to improve operational excellence and performance in the clinical trial program.
• Enhance the patient experience in trials, improving diversity and inclusivity of patients.
• Work with key stakeholders across functions to create and meet clinical operations objectives and work plans.
• Delegate assignments as appropriate.

Scientific Expertise:

• Maintain an up-to-date and deep knowledge of the therapy area, sponsor's products, new and emerging areas of research, therapeutic issues and trends, and competitive landscape.
• Establish a reputation as a trustworthy and knowledgeable source of scientific and medical information for the healthcare community.
• Support development of the sponsor positioning as the scientific authority in Oncology.
• Acquire a broad understanding of local and national protocols and standards of clinical practice and trends in disease management in the US.
• Provide clinical presentations and information in response to unsolicited questions in academic, community, and healthcare provider settings.
• Communicate emerging data and clinical experience with our products through scientific exchange and peer-to-peer interactions.
• Provide scientific support for additional activities such as medical congress staffing, advisory boards, and sales training initiatives.
• Develop and execute territory plans in alignment with site engagement plans.
• Lead site and patient activities cross-functionally across the portfolio to achieve the group’s goals and objectives.
• Identify and communicate key clinical and research issues and insights from clinical research sites and healthcare providers to clinical study teams.
• Participate in clinical study education for healthcare professionals (HCPs) in communities around clinical trial sites.
• Support sites through on-site presentations at healthcare institutions and surrounding communities.
• Provide scientific support for additional activities such as site and patient study specific material development.
• Share best practices across clinical trial teams and other functions.
• Document and forward reports of adverse events and product complaints according to sponsor’s policy.
• Adhere to the relevant national and local Codes of Practice.
• Behave ethically and with integrity at all times.
• Act as an ambassador for sponsor's following company mission and values.
• Prepare timely reporting according to the company needs.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PharmD, MD, PhD or equivalent) with a minimum of 3 years of experience in oncology medicine, or a License (RN, NP, CNP, PA or equivalent) with a minimum of a Master’s Degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in oncology medicine.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Medical Science Liaison or comparable industry or clinical role.
• Spanish is required; any other languages for these regions would be a plus, but not required.
• Experience in solid tumors/targeted therapies and a strong track record of success is strongly preferred.
• This is a field position, and applicants must be willing to travel ~60% of time.
• Valid driver’s license and live in proximity of a major airport.

Requirements

• Ability to research and critically analyze and communicate complex scientific and medical information and data.
• Clear and concise communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent planning and organization skills, with high-level attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong strategic mindset.
• Highly self-motivated and ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to learn quickly, be flexible and results-focused in a rapidly changing environment.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated skills in inter-personal relationship building, networking, collaboration, and teamwork.
• Requires the ability to influence without authority or gain acceptance/consensus from others in sensitive situations.
• Strong capabilities working with digital platforms and tools are required.
• Excellent command of spoken English.
• Knowledge of geography, healthcare environment, and external experts in academia and medical community.
• Demonstrated ability to develop trust and relationships with opinion leaders in disease states of interest.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements for field-based personnel.

Description of Physical Demands

• Frequent travel between meeting sites.
• Frequently operating a computer, printer, telephone, and other similar office machinery.

Description of Work Environment

• Frequent interactions with external contacts in their office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, fumes, vibrations, and temperature changes.
• Frequent computer laptop or tablet use, not usually at a workstation.

If you are interested, please apply or send your CV to [email protected] .