Senior Medical Science Liaison

2 weeks ago


Seattle, Washington, United States Idorsia Pharmaceuticals Ltd Full time

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL)/Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr. MSL) is responsible for fostering relationships with healthcare professionals to facilitate high-quality scientific discussions regarding the clinical applications and scientific data of our product offerings. This role provides essential support to clinical development teams and investigators involved in clinical studies while also offering scientific insights to internal stakeholders. MSLs/Sr. MSLs are expected to engage with both internal (R&D, Sales, and Marketing) and external stakeholders, demonstrating leadership and adhering to compliance standards. The MSL/Sr. MSL will serve as a credible representative of Idorsia Pharmaceuticals Ltd in various interactions with key opinion leaders (KOLs) across their designated region.

Territory encompasses the western United States, primarily including California, Arizona, Oregon, and Washington. Preference will be given to candidates residing in California, though other western states will be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Establish and nurture relationships with healthcare professionals, providing credible, balanced scientific information about Idorsia and its products, while understanding their perspectives and challenges in patient care.
  • Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to develop and implement comprehensive territory strategies that align with product lifecycle and therapeutic areas.
  • Act as a subject matter expert in therapeutic areas and products, demonstrated through continuous literature review, participation in scientific conferences, and internal training.
  • Share knowledge regarding KOL and site profiling, providing education internally and externally as a primary responsibility.
  • Support the medical affairs team in identifying potential investigators and research initiatives, including assistance with investigator-sponsored trials and site recruitment strategies.
  • Document and report insights and observations from interactions with healthcare professionals and scientific activities within the territory.
  • Address unsolicited scientific inquiries from healthcare professionals, integrating scientific data and utilizing approved resources to meet their needs.
  • Build and maintain strong collaborative partnerships with field coalitions.
  • For Sr. MSLs: Mentor new MSLs during their onboarding process, ensuring they effectively manage their responsibilities within the initial months of their role.
  • For Sr. MSLs: Collaborate with new MSLs to enhance their understanding of the MSL role and the necessary technical knowledge for engaging healthcare professionals.
  • For Sr. MSLs: Assist in the development and delivery of internal training and communication within the US Medical Affairs team.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • MSL: Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Medical Science Liaison with a focus on engaging KOLs, preferably in Neurology, CNS, or sleep disorders. Clinical experience in the sleep domain will also be considered.
  • Sr. MSL: Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Medical Science Liaison with a focus on engaging KOLs in Neurology, CNS, or sleep disorders.
  • Must possess a valid US driver's license (driving record verification will be conducted during onboarding).

Physical Requirements:

  • This role requires driving as part of standard job responsibilities to engage with external stakeholders. Expect extensive travel, averaging 50-70%, with variations based on business needs.
  • Flexibility in working hours is required based on travel and job-related activities, which may vary.
  • Occasional physical activities include reaching, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling.
  • Frequent activities include repetitive motions (typing), talking, and hearing. Light work is typically required, including occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds and close visual acuity for detailed document reading.
  • This position necessitates extensive face-to-face interaction with customers, requiring current COVID-19 vaccination status.


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