[Hiring] Medical Science Liaison, Nephrology @Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Role Description

As an integral member of the ecosystem team for Otsuka’s ecosystem-based customer engagement model, the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) contributes to the development of the ecosystem strategic business plan and identifies key stakeholders that are vital to the ecosystem.

• The MSL is a credible partner responsible for providing clinical, scientific, and health economic information related to CNS disease states and the appropriate utilization of approved Otsuka products within an ecosystem.
• This field-based position will engage with Key Influencers (KIs), Local Practice Leaders (LPLs), healthcare providers, and patients’ groups within their ecosystem to further patient outcomes aligned with the overarching objectives of Otsuka.
• In collaboration with their ecosystem partners, MSLs contribute to the customization of the region business strategy to meet local ecosystem needs and are responsible for the medical and educational requirements of their customers.
• MSLs may be responsible for covering multiple products within the CNS therapeutic area, as well as engaging in broad clinical and scientific discussions that impact patient care, resulting in rich customer insights shared within the ecosystem.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

• Contributes a clinical and scientific perspective to the local execution plan that addresses customer challenges, issues, and opportunities to bring about improved patient care and outcomes.
• Builds, cultivates, and leverages external relationships with key scientific and medical customers and organizations within their territory.
• Delivers on business objectives that go beyond their territory and impacts the Medical Affairs organization.
• Develops and maintains a deep and comprehensive understanding of the ecosystem to ensure alignment with Otsuka’s patient-centric strategy and priorities.
• Acts as a credible source of evidence-based information that demonstrates the value of Otsuka and its products.
• Engages stakeholders at the local level that have some influence across the region.
• Builds and cultivates important internal working relationships across the matrix team.
• Disseminates disease state and healthcare landscape information to customers in the field as defined by priorities.
• Responsible for clinical and data focused training of promotional and disease state speakers.
• May serve as part of Otsuka’s speaker bureau in support of product educational needs across the territory.
• Collects and submits medical insights that drive decision making and prioritization of evidence generation efforts.
• Assists with Otsuka’s clinical trials program, including registrational, post-marketing, and Investigator-Sponsored Trials (ISTs).
• Participates as a mentor in peer functional and therapeutic development including new hires.
• Supports other areas of the organization including Safety & Pharmacovigilance and Sales Training medical education.

Qualifications

• MD/DO, PharmD or PhD in life sciences required.
• Understanding of the interconnectivity of health systems and overall delivery of patient care.
• Minimum 2 years relevant experience in pharmaceutical industry Medical Affairs.
• Previous training or experience in CNS disease is preferred.
• Strong business acumen; knows the industry, Otsuka's business model, and value proposition.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; exhibits professional maturity, confidence, and competence.
• Strong conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to lead others and project teams strategically.
• Strong understanding of industry legal, regulatory, and compliance landscape.
• Ability to work in an ambiguous environment undergoing transformation.
• Demonstrates behaviors aligned with the Otsuka Corporate Brand.
• Business travel, by air or car, up to 70% of time depending upon size of territory.

Competencies

• Accountability for Results - Stay focused on key strategic objectives.
• Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Make decisions considering the long-term impact.
• Patient & Customer Centricity - Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers.
• Impactful Communication - Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect.
• Respectful Collaboration - Seek and value others’ perspectives.
• Empowered Development - Play an active role in professional development.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Company provided basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance.
• A generous 401(k) match.
• Flexible time off, paid holidays, and paid leave programs.
• Other company provided benefits.

Application Deadline

This will be posted for a minimum of 5 business days.