Medical Science Liaison - Western Region
Location: Field, Kentucky
Description: Aptalis is at present recruited Medical Science Liaison - Western Region right now, this occupation will be ordered in Kentucky. Detailed specification about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. MEDICAL SCIENCE LIAISON â€" WESTERN REGION
JOB SUMMARY
The Medical Scientific Liaison acts as the scientific voice of the Company in ! the field, engaging in meaningful exchange with the scientific community in therapeutic areas of strategic interest. This position facilitates investigator-initiated studies and helps identify potential investigators for Phase 1 â€" 4 trials, presents scientific information as needed, develops and maintains productive relationships with thought leaders, provides competitive intelligence and relevant new scientific findings and participates in medical education and training.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
While other duties may be assigned, the primary duties and responsibilities of this position include the following:
Engages in meaningful exchange with the scientific community in therapeutic areas of strategic interest.
Stays current in the scientific literature, interprets and applies findings to our products.
Discusses product attributes in the context of the scientific literature with academic sites, key opinion leader! s (KOLs), other contributors to the scientific and medical com! munity, and at conferences and similar events.
Discusses and elicits relevant news in the disease states of interest and potential new uses of our products.
Serves as conduit for accurate and updated clinical, scientific and medical information between investigators, thought leaders and academic institutions and the Company's Clinical and Regulatory Affairs group.
Acts as the primary clinical/scientific resource for information pertaining to disease state and Company's product(s) to ensure awareness and understanding.
Participates in publication planning and review as needed.
Adheres to all Company and regulatory agency guidelines regarding scientific exchange and ethical conduct.
Helps identify potential investigators for clinical development (Phase 1 â€" 4).
Provides information on the submission process for Investigator Initiated Studies (IISs) and grants.
Presents scientific information.
De! velops presentation material as required.
Presents scientific information about relevant disease states and product attributes to formulary committees, in conferences, and in medical education events.
Develops and maintains productive relationships with the scientific community.
Identifies and develops strong relationships with KOLs, local thought leaders and key academic institutions and researchers.
Identifies potential thought leaders for speaker bureaus as needed.
Organizes and facilitates scientific advisory boards as requested.
Provides competitive intelligence and relevant new scientific findings to the company.
Identifies key decision-makers and thought leaders and communicate to MA department.
Attends relevant scientific conferences, reports relevant news, and provides support at the Medical Information booths as needed..
Participates in training of field force and medical community.
Serves as the key clinical resource to the regional sales team.!
Develops training material as requested.
Provides clinical education and training to cross-functional teams.
Travel up to 50 - 75% of the time to effectively cover assigned territory, which includes but is not limited to the following major cities: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Phoenix, Denver, Seattle and Salt Lake City.
Attends work on a regular and predictable basis.
Completes assigned tasks in a safe manner and in a constant state of alertness.
Upholds Company policies, including the Professional Conduct Policy and Prohibition Against
Harassment Policy, and the Business Ethics and Conduct Code.
Works in a cooperative manner with managers, supervisors, coworkers, customers and the public.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
None
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Advanced scientific or clinical degree (PharmD, PhD, MD) required. Plus, a minimum of 5-7 years working in th! e pharmaceutical industry in clinical or medical functions; experience in the strategic therapeutic fields preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Highly articulate during formal and informal presentations; able to convey complex, scientific ideas fluently to any audience (account executives or top tier opinion leaders, non-advocate audiences, internal sales, marketing or legal staffs, MHC).
Has ability to clearly and accurately present approved information to all customer physicians, clinical pharmacists, healthcare key decision makers consistent with Company policy
Actively listens to others and is adept at confidently stating! expert opinion while respecting the positions of others as well. Can e! xert diplomacy while standing firm on a position.
Ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams resulting in timely outcomes in support of business objectives.
Possesses clear understanding of local medical practice and clinical decision making in regards to patient care.
Ability to identify the unmet medical, educational, and research needs within the local medical community.
Ability to interpret key scientific data and to translate this information to meet educational and research needs.
Demonstrates ability to address educational and research needs through delivery of cutting edge scientific/evidenced based data.
Understands healthcare systems affecting patient care, and the design and execution of research studies.
Ability to think strategically.
Has an established/respected track record of effective and persuasive oral presentations within the healthcare profession.
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This occupation starts available on: Thu, 06 Jun 2013 17:56:01 GMT
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