Medical science liaison job description
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Medical science liaison requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in medical science liaison job postings.
Sample medical science liaison requirements
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences or a related field
- 3+ years of experience as a Medical Science Liaison
- Knowledge of clinical trial and drug development processes
- Understanding of medical terminology and concepts
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
Sample required medical science liaison soft skills
- Ability to build and maintain relationships
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Excellent time management and multitasking skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Flexibility to travel as needed
Medical science liaison job description example 1
Sarepta Therapeutics medical science liaison job description
The Sr. MSL plays a pivotal role in the education of healthcare professionals (HCPs) about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy as well as Sarepta's investigational therapeutics and product pipeline. The Sr. MSL is expected to have expertise in the field of Neurology / Pediatrics and to be a scientific expert regarding Sarepta's portfolio of products. This role serves as a resource for scientific information for key customers, including but not limited to national and regional opinion leaders, investigators, advisors, and physician networks. The successful candidate will be highly driven individual who combines scientific knowledge with a focus on customer service and compassion for the patients we serve. This role actively contributes to the establishment of MSL process and policy, KOL strategy development, and tactical planning.
This position requires the incumbent to be located in and covering territory of the following state: Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
Identify, establish, and maintain collaborative relationships with key opinion leaders, investigators, and institutions within academic, clinical, and health care organizations in a defined territory Implement KOL field strategy, KOL identification, speaker development, and support Leadership role in medical education for healthcare professionals through proactive communication of scientific data as well as scientific exchange of information during routine interactions High quality presentations of scientific data to health care professionals in various settings, including advisory boards, investigator meetings, and other appropriate venues to enhance product / disease state knowledge Provide on-site support to clinical operations for investigators in ongoing clinical trials, investigator-initiated studies, and registries consistent with company objectives and regulations Visit potential sites to assess their capabilities with regard to conduct these various forms of clinical research Provide professional medical affairs representation and support at global, national and regional scientific meetings, including but not limited to staffing medical affairs booths, gathering competitive intelligence, and partnering with medical information to develop post-conference scientific materials Develop and maintain clinical expertise in Duchenne muscular dystrophy through review of scientific journals, recent data disclosures and participation in scientific congresses Demonstrate an understanding of key medical and commercial strategies and provide medical support for commercial activities Perform other related duties as needed
Desired Education and Skills:
Advanced degree such as MD, PhD, PharmD, or NP/PA required At least 10 years of relevant experience; of which, at least 5+ years of MSL experience Familiarity with and track record of complying with industry and regulatory compliance guidelines Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaborative team environment Existing Neurology / Pediatric experience and relationships is a plus, experience in immunology and/or gene therapy a plus Experience and expertise in clinical trial design, interpretation of scientific data, competitive intelligence tools, drug information systems, and medical marketing strategies High integrity, sense of urgency, ability to recognize time sensitivity Excellent written and verbal communication skills, exceptional listening skills, strong presentation skills, and good negotiating and influencing skills Recognized by former peers/colleagues/managers for attributes congruent with Sarepta Cultural Values: Patients First, Action, Unconventional Thinking, Talent, and IntegrityWillingness to travel >50% of time
Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Sarepta Therapeutics offers a competitive compensation and benefit package.
Sarepta Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and participates in e-Verify.
This position requires the incumbent to be located in and covering territory of the following state: Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
Identify, establish, and maintain collaborative relationships with key opinion leaders, investigators, and institutions within academic, clinical, and health care organizations in a defined territory Implement KOL field strategy, KOL identification, speaker development, and support Leadership role in medical education for healthcare professionals through proactive communication of scientific data as well as scientific exchange of information during routine interactions High quality presentations of scientific data to health care professionals in various settings, including advisory boards, investigator meetings, and other appropriate venues to enhance product / disease state knowledge Provide on-site support to clinical operations for investigators in ongoing clinical trials, investigator-initiated studies, and registries consistent with company objectives and regulations Visit potential sites to assess their capabilities with regard to conduct these various forms of clinical research Provide professional medical affairs representation and support at global, national and regional scientific meetings, including but not limited to staffing medical affairs booths, gathering competitive intelligence, and partnering with medical information to develop post-conference scientific materials Develop and maintain clinical expertise in Duchenne muscular dystrophy through review of scientific journals, recent data disclosures and participation in scientific congresses Demonstrate an understanding of key medical and commercial strategies and provide medical support for commercial activities Perform other related duties as needed
Desired Education and Skills:
Advanced degree such as MD, PhD, PharmD, or NP/PA required At least 10 years of relevant experience; of which, at least 5+ years of MSL experience Familiarity with and track record of complying with industry and regulatory compliance guidelines Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaborative team environment Existing Neurology / Pediatric experience and relationships is a plus, experience in immunology and/or gene therapy a plus Experience and expertise in clinical trial design, interpretation of scientific data, competitive intelligence tools, drug information systems, and medical marketing strategies High integrity, sense of urgency, ability to recognize time sensitivity Excellent written and verbal communication skills, exceptional listening skills, strong presentation skills, and good negotiating and influencing skills Recognized by former peers/colleagues/managers for attributes congruent with Sarepta Cultural Values: Patients First, Action, Unconventional Thinking, Talent, and IntegrityWillingness to travel >50% of time
Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Sarepta Therapeutics offers a competitive compensation and benefit package.
Sarepta Therapeutics is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and participates in e-Verify.
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Medical science liaison job description example 2
Biogen medical science liaison job description
Senior Medical Science Liaison - Multiple Sclerosis (Upstate NY/Buffalo/Rochester)
About this role
The Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role is a part of US Medical, a strategic partner within Biogen, that helps inform medical practice across our therapeutic areas and pipeline to improve meaningful patient outcomes. The Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) enables critical stakeholder engagement with Key Medical Experts (KMEs) and other healthcare professionals (HCPs) so they understand the clinical and scientific narrative for Biogen's therapies. Biogen's priority is to continue to foster and enable a diverse and inclusive workforce - representing age, gender, sexual identity, race, ethnicity, Veterans, and people with disabilities - that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients who we serve.
What You Will Do
· Be a credible medical/ scientific expert who engages with KME and HCP to increase confidence in making the best clinical decisions pertaining to disease state and Biogen's products in the near and long term for the benefit of patient care.
· Focus on building deep, strategic, long-term relationships with internal & external stakeholder to be viewed as a partner rather than transactional.
· Be a “partner in the trenches”-be responsive, engage often and be a solutions-driven conduit to leaders in the medical community.
· Engage in projects and/or initiatives aligned to US Medical strategy, objectives and tactics
· Be highly accountable to qualitative and quantitative medical excellence performance goals, standards, and measurements. Deliver against KME engagement plans that add high value by navigating resources at the office in collaboration with field and non-field colleagues. Capture and report KME/HCP medical insights using Veeva with the highest level of consistency and accuracy to help inform the medical and clinical strategies.
Who You Are
You are a scientific or clinical professional with a passion for science and deep scientific knowledge. You have a marked curiosity about healthcare and business opportunities. You keep patients, payers and physicians top of mind in your daily work and collaborate to solve critical scientific and business challenges.
About this role
The Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role is a part of US Medical, a strategic partner within Biogen, that helps inform medical practice across our therapeutic areas and pipeline to improve meaningful patient outcomes. The Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) enables critical stakeholder engagement with Key Medical Experts (KMEs) and other healthcare professionals (HCPs) so they understand the clinical and scientific narrative for Biogen's therapies. Biogen's priority is to continue to foster and enable a diverse and inclusive workforce - representing age, gender, sexual identity, race, ethnicity, Veterans, and people with disabilities - that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients who we serve.
What You Will Do
· Be a credible medical/ scientific expert who engages with KME and HCP to increase confidence in making the best clinical decisions pertaining to disease state and Biogen's products in the near and long term for the benefit of patient care.
· Focus on building deep, strategic, long-term relationships with internal & external stakeholder to be viewed as a partner rather than transactional.
· Be a “partner in the trenches”-be responsive, engage often and be a solutions-driven conduit to leaders in the medical community.
· Engage in projects and/or initiatives aligned to US Medical strategy, objectives and tactics
· Be highly accountable to qualitative and quantitative medical excellence performance goals, standards, and measurements. Deliver against KME engagement plans that add high value by navigating resources at the office in collaboration with field and non-field colleagues. Capture and report KME/HCP medical insights using Veeva with the highest level of consistency and accuracy to help inform the medical and clinical strategies.
Who You Are
You are a scientific or clinical professional with a passion for science and deep scientific knowledge. You have a marked curiosity about healthcare and business opportunities. You keep patients, payers and physicians top of mind in your daily work and collaborate to solve critical scientific and business challenges.
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Medical science liaison job description example 3
System One medical science liaison job description
Regional Medical Director
The Regional Medical Director/MSL will serve as a key member of the Medical Affairs Team. You will serve as an expert for HCPs including, but not limited to, physicians, pharmacists, NPs, PAs, and RNs for Company medicines. Working in this role, you will help identify gaps in the clinical experience and evidence gaps for the development of Company medicines across the full spectrum of healthcare system models. You will help develop and execute the strategy for guideline submission and inclusion (for key US and ex-US bodies). You will also work to identify potential research collaborations, clinical trial sites and collaborate with the Med Affairs team to advance the Company mission and vision.
Responsibilities:
You will help develop and support the Key Opinion Leader (KOL) strategy with specific focus on communicating fair and balanced data to key payers, PBM, guideline and pathway stakeholders.
+ Identify and build thought leader maps/tiering for clinical, policy pathway/formulary and HEOR experts
+ Engage with key global, national, and regional HCP/payer stakeholders?
+ Provide critical medical insights for internal stakeholders to shape strategy and directions
+ Provide feedback on medical and HEOR and publications needs ?
+ Compliantly assist with investigator-initiated study (IIS) strategy, submission, follow up and final data submission
+ Compliantly assist with investigator and site selection with the goal to increase clinical trial efficiency by increasing accrual, data compilation, and generation
+ Lead medical congress and conference coverage by providing review of impactful data and medical insights
Requirements:
+ PharmD, PhD, MD or hold another advanced Clinical Degree with a specialty background in oncology. Immunology and other related therapeutic areas will also be considered.
+ strong therapeutic, provider and payer expertise.
+ understand the nuances of treating and making decisions for large populations
+ 8+ years of applicable working experience with 4+ years within pharma/biopharma, ideally tied to successful product launches.
+ Experience working with large group, academic, and /or IDNs and GPO leadership roles.
+ intimately familiar with academic and community-based KOL including P&T/formulary leads.
+ produced relevant publications and presentations and have a proven track record of teaching and education.
+ comfortable working with investigators on prospective clinical, HEOR and RWE studies
+ understanding of the major oncology pathways and know how to appropriately engage with key formulary decision makers.
+ 30-50% travel
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
The Regional Medical Director/MSL will serve as a key member of the Medical Affairs Team. You will serve as an expert for HCPs including, but not limited to, physicians, pharmacists, NPs, PAs, and RNs for Company medicines. Working in this role, you will help identify gaps in the clinical experience and evidence gaps for the development of Company medicines across the full spectrum of healthcare system models. You will help develop and execute the strategy for guideline submission and inclusion (for key US and ex-US bodies). You will also work to identify potential research collaborations, clinical trial sites and collaborate with the Med Affairs team to advance the Company mission and vision.
Responsibilities:
You will help develop and support the Key Opinion Leader (KOL) strategy with specific focus on communicating fair and balanced data to key payers, PBM, guideline and pathway stakeholders.
+ Identify and build thought leader maps/tiering for clinical, policy pathway/formulary and HEOR experts
+ Engage with key global, national, and regional HCP/payer stakeholders?
+ Provide critical medical insights for internal stakeholders to shape strategy and directions
+ Provide feedback on medical and HEOR and publications needs ?
+ Compliantly assist with investigator-initiated study (IIS) strategy, submission, follow up and final data submission
+ Compliantly assist with investigator and site selection with the goal to increase clinical trial efficiency by increasing accrual, data compilation, and generation
+ Lead medical congress and conference coverage by providing review of impactful data and medical insights
Requirements:
+ PharmD, PhD, MD or hold another advanced Clinical Degree with a specialty background in oncology. Immunology and other related therapeutic areas will also be considered.
+ strong therapeutic, provider and payer expertise.
+ understand the nuances of treating and making decisions for large populations
+ 8+ years of applicable working experience with 4+ years within pharma/biopharma, ideally tied to successful product launches.
+ Experience working with large group, academic, and /or IDNs and GPO leadership roles.
+ intimately familiar with academic and community-based KOL including P&T/formulary leads.
+ produced relevant publications and presentations and have a proven track record of teaching and education.
+ comfortable working with investigators on prospective clinical, HEOR and RWE studies
+ understanding of the major oncology pathways and know how to appropriately engage with key formulary decision makers.
+ 30-50% travel
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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Updated March 14, 2024