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City Atlanta
State Georgia [GA]
Country United States [US]
Title SouthEast Medical Science Liaison
Job ID 46566
Overview
inVentiv Healthoffers best-in-class Clinical, Consulting and Commercial services to global companies seeking to accelerate performance. With 13,000 employees in 40 countries, we rapidly transform promising ideas into commercial reality. inVentiv has committed itself to hiring and retaining the very best talent in the healthcare industry, those who have a single common characteristic: the desire and aptitude to succeed. We are focused on hiring the best, those who possess unparalleled knowledge and experience as well as a passion for delivering exceptional ideas and service to our clients. In turn, inVentiv provides an opportunity-rich environment where employees can grow as professionals in one of many disciplines and pursue long-term career goals throughout our worldwide network of locations.
inVentiv Recruitment Services, a division of inVentiv health, offers unparalleled Direct Placement and Project Sales opportunities with our numerous clients for highly qualified and accomplished candidates. Our Team has successfully partnered with over 200 Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Medical Device companies to recruit top sales and clinical talent. In just the past 5 years, inVentiv Recruitment Services has placed over 9,000 field-based Sales, Clinical and Management professionals with our Clients.
The MSL is a field-based, highly trained scientist possessing strong clinical and/or scientific backgrounds with excellent communications skills specializing in appropriate Medical Affairs interactions and support of key opinion leader (external experts)/healthcare professional (HCP)/institutional needs in the academic and community CNS/epilepsy care setting.
Responsibilities
The MSL will be responsible for engaging with specified external experts, institutions, and organizations in their territory through appropriate high-level scientific support for research activities, publications, education, consulting, and other Medical Affairs initiatives. The MSL will develop and maintain long-term collaborative relationships with external experts. The MSL will be the primary conduit for Medical Affairs communications and interactions for their assigned external experts, institutions, and organizations. They will ensure effective communication across multifunctional teams in carrying out Medical Affairs tactics. Extensive knowledge of CNS/epilepsy and field medical affairs experience is strongly preferred.
MSL PRIMARY FUNCTIONS (includes but not limited to):
* Identify, develop, and maintain long-term collaborative relationships with specified external experts and assigned institutions to provide scientific support for existing products and pipeline agents upon request or in fulfillment of an approved Medical Affairs initiative
* Serve as a primary liaison for clinical and scientific information exchange with external experts and health care providers in assigned CNS/epilepsy institutions. Serve as a primary liaison for connecting external experts and their affiliate institutions with appropriate Medical Affairs initiatives that forward the scientific progress of our brands
* Provide scientific and liaison support for the involvement of external experts in advisory, educational, and research partnership opportunities with our client. Support external experts’ involvement in research activities including Company-Sponsored Phase III Trials and respond to unsolicited requests for interactions related to Investigator Initiated/Sponsored Research. Assume a primary role for the facilitation of such research projects.
* Develop and execute Field Medical Affairs plans at the assigned territory level in full alignment with Medical Affairs strategies and tactics. Respond to documented unsolicited requests for medical/scientific information on company products and pipeline products including unsolicited requests for off-label medical information as per Client policies and procedures.
* Serve as a disease state resource to external experts, academic institutions and community CNS/epilepsy practices, advocacy groups, and others as needed.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide balanced, accurate medical information to and scientific exchange with institutional formulary decision makers and Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee members.
Requirements
* 3-5 years of MSL experience in CNS/epilepsy and demonstrated knowledge of the CNS/epilepsy clinical environment.
* Advanced terminal degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) in a related discipline strongly preferred. In lieu of a terminal degree, an RPh, Masters, or CNS/epilepsy nursing trained practitioner with 8+ years of experience will be considered.
* Strong knowledge of the pharma/biotech industry.
* Clear understanding of MSL roles and responsibilities, and MA activities including publication planning, medical information, and advisory boards.
* Demonstrated strong understanding of clinical research trial design in CNS/epilepsy.
* Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.
* Excellent interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills, so-called people skills.”
* The ability to work independently and as a part of diverse teams.
* Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple assignments and deliver results while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced working environment.
* Able to travel: 50 percent - 70 percent
Benefits:At inVentiv Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality of life balance.
* Competitive Compensation, Bonuses, and Car Allowance
* Generous Paid Time Off & Company Paid Holidays
* Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision package
* Matching 401k
* Dedicated Training and support
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Referral Bonuses
* Employee Assistance Program
* Other personalized quality of life conveniences
inVentiv Health & its Clients are equal opportunity employers and are committed to employing a diverse workforce.
Years Exp 4-5
Position Type/Category Medical Science Liaison
Travel More than 50%
Minimum Education Level Masters Degree
Employment/Job Type Full Time