[Hiring] Medical Science Liaison @Recordati

Role Description

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will serve as our field-based scientific expert whose mission is to foster collaborative relationships with opinion leaders focused on Cushing’s Syndrome, Cushing’s Disease, and Acromegaly and to facilitate the exchange of unbiased scientific information between the medical community and the company. The MSL will have the clinical/medical affairs expertise to serve as a peer-to-peer liaison internally and externally.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical and scientific presentations to health care professionals, including clinicians (i.e., Endocrinologists, etc.) and P&T committee members.
• Support the medical community with up-to-date medical information, robust disease expertise, and product information.
• Provide scientific support at medical conferences.
• Maintain peer-to-peer collaborations and relationships with key medical experts in relevant therapeutic areas.
• Respond to unsolicited medical information requests using a customized approach.
• Collaborate with physicians on medical affairs initiatives including providing assistance with publications and investigator-initiated trials as well as company-sponsored research.
• Support clinical initiatives including assessment and selection of clinical investigations, site identification, registry, and presentation of final approved data.
• Provide medical and scientific input into the planning and execution of Advisory Boards.
• Train staff, including the sales team, on key scientific and medical topics in relevant therapeutic areas.
• Participate in the development and review of professional slide decks, medical letters, and clinical summaries.
• Responsible for developing territory plan with input from the direct line manager.
• Gather clinical field insights and inform the team on a regular basis through appropriate channels.
• Understand the role and contributions provided by Medical Science Liaisons and Medical Affairs.
• Act in full compliance with all laws, regulations, and policies including adverse events / pharmacovigilance responsibilities.
• Perform additional duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree (M.D., D.O., Ph.D., Pharm.D.) in Medical, Biological Sciences required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in Medical Affairs/Clinical functions strongly preferred.
• Familiarization with drug development process, FDA, ICH, and GCP guidelines.
• Experience implementing, monitoring, and/or managing clinical trials for academic clinical research or pharmaceutical/biotechnology company a plus.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to review and interpret clinical data.
• Ability to develop clinical data and medical content for presentation to internal and external audiences.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strong presentation skills.
• Project management experience a plus.
• Experience with rare diseases a plus (including Medical Affairs, clinical practice, research).
• Excellent time management and ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. Based upon job requirements, the employee may be required at times to attend meetings including travel out of state over weekends and nights. The employee must be able to freely operate and travel by car and train/plane modes of transportation. The employee is required to have a valid driver’s license and means of transportation.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to fly via commercial air carrier. This is largely a sedentary role; however, the employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Occasionally is required to lift and/or move light to moderate weight up to 25 lbs.

Location/Travel

• This position is field-based, near a major airport.
• Approximately 60% of travel required.

FLSA Classification

• This position is considered Exempt.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Recordati Rare Diseases to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Further, Recordati Rare Diseases will not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Recordati Rare Diseases will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Disclosures

• Annualized Pay Range (Base Pay): $160,000 - $220,000.
• Eligible for an annual performance bonus. Bonus structure is non-discretionary and tied to company and individual results.
• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, life and ADD, and short-term and long-term disability insurance. Benefits begin on the first day of employment.
• Retirement Benefits: 401k.
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, holiday, and sick/personal time.