[Hiring] Sr. Medical Science & Advocacy Liaison @Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC

Role Description

Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC is seeking a tenured Senior Medical Science and Advocacy Liaison to join our rare disease business unit. The individual in this role will provide scientific and clinical support for our rare disease products, while cultivating relationships with national and regional thought leaders at key academic institutions and Centers of Excellence as well as with patient advocacy groups. This is an advanced and strategic role, with the individual playing a key part in shaping and executing both thought leader and advocacy engagement plans, as well as overall medical strategy. The position is remote and will report to the Medical Affairs Director at Upsher-Smith.

Essential Functions

• Identify external experts as thought leaders and develop engagement plans, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Develop and maintain long-term, collaborative relationships with identified thought leaders through in-person and virtual interactions; facilitate scientific exchange related to Upsher-Smith products and therapeutic areas of interest.
• Develop and maintain collaborative and supportive relationships with key patient advocacy organizations and professional medical societies.
• Proactively gather, synthesize, and disseminate insights from thought leaders and the advocacy community to inform medical strategy.
• Maintain accurate reporting and documentation of engagements and key performance metrics.
• Represent Upsher-Smith at scientific meetings, congresses, and advocacy events.
• Participate in and support the organization of advisory boards, providing scientific expertise and facilitating discussions.
• Participate in activities to support managed care initiatives, collaborating with market access teams.
• Conduct all aforementioned activities in compliance with Upsher-Smith policies and procedures and all applicable regulatory and ethical standards for scientific communication and interactions.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (e.g., PharmD, PhD, DNP) or Advanced Practice Provider (e.g., NP or PA).
• Robust understanding of the MSL function within a pharma organization, with a minimum of 5 years experience as a MSL with a strong track record of success.
• Prior experience in neurology strongly preferred, such as neuromuscular disorders, seizure disorders, or other rare pediatric neurologic conditions.
• Outstanding interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.
• Ability to deliver high-impact scientific presentations in both in-person and virtual environments.
• Ability to develop trust and maintain integrity through ethical interactions with internal and external customers.
• Ability to travel in the continental US (30% of working days).

Requirements

• Enthusiastically embrace Upsher-Smith’s mission to improve the health and lives of people living with rare diseases and their caregivers.
• Approach all roles and activities with deep empathy for patients and families affected by rare and serious disorders.
• Ability to work independently with a sense of urgency, while prioritizing initiatives of critical strategic importance to the company.
• Proven experience working within small to mid-size pharmaceutical organizations, demonstrating the ability to "wear multiple hats" and contribute to a collaborative team dynamic.
• Capacity to learn quickly and remain flexible within a rapidly changing pharmaceutical environment.
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously and maintain high performance standards against key objectives.

Company Description

Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees according to all applicable equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, directives and regulations of federal, state and local governing bodies and agencies.