The Senior MSL will apply advanced field based medical and scientific experience, subject matter knowledge, and skills in supporting medical strategies for the company. Maximizes and leverages thought leader relationships by identifying mutually beneficial opportunities that meet the strategic needs of internal stakeholders. Participates in and contributes to projects and initiatives that increase the value and productivity of the MSL team and Medical Affairs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Expands on and leverages thought leader relationships by aligning thought leader expertise
* Successfully connects thought leaders internally to serve as advisors, investigators, expert guest speakers, or business development partners
* Executes on MSL goal and objectives and Medical Affairs product plans
* Applies advanced field-based medical and scientific experience, subject matter knowledge, and skills in supporting medical strategy
* Regularly collects and interprets medical insights and feedback gathered from scientific exchange with thought leaders and communicates relevant information to internal stakeholders in order to define, update, and support medical strategies
* Identifies and facilitates investigator-initiated trials (IIT) aligned with medical strategies
* Upon request of Clinical Affairs, assists in clinical trial support by identifying, evaluating, screening, and providing scientific support to qualified research sites
* Addresses unsolicited requests for medical information from health care professionals
* Actively participates in executing strategy at scientific meetings by identifying relevant sessions, coordinating MSL meeting/booth coverage, and proactively facilitating thought leader interactions with company stakeholders
* Provides ongoing scientific and medical training within the MSL team and to internal partners
* Provides clinical presentations and medical information to managed markets and government accounts upon request
* Identifies and brings forth team needs to MSL leadership
* Leads, actively participates in and contributes to MSL or cross-functional projects and initiatives
* Serves as a new hire mentor, field coach, and resource for other members of the MSL team
* Completes all required training, documentation, expense reporting, and other administrative responsibilities
* Ensures compliance with all FDA requirements
REQUIRED EDUCATION
* Advanced degree in a health science related field
REQUIRED SKILLS and EXPERIENCE
* 5+ years of healthcare or related experience (clinical practice, research, academic, or managed markets), of which 2+ years are in the role of an MSL within a pharmaceutical company
* Well versed in highly technical and scientific languages in order to communicate effectively with health care professionals, researchers, and other external and internal stakeholders
* Firm understanding of the key phases, processes, and techniques that are involved in pre-clinical and clinical aspects of drug development
* Possesses superior communication skills (both oral and written), and able to gain the trust and respect of peers, subordinates, and superiors
* Proven track record of teamwork, leadership, timely decision making, and results orientation in meeting objectives
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook