Medical Science Liaison, North Italy

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Overview**

The Medical Science Liaison is responsible for managing and executing field medical activities that support the Medical Affairs strategies for marketed products and/or development compounds. They use clinical knowledge and field expertise along with business orientation to identify and communicate business and scientific trends in the healthcare environment. They engage in peer coaching across the Field team and are sought out by peers and colleagues to inform the medical strategy with identified market and healthcare trends. The Medical Science Liaison will understand the external healthcare environment and data gaps related to the disease area or product; gather field intelligence, identify and communicate key insights to internal colleagues; and fulfill stakeholder information needs by communicating appropriate details of therapeutic area and product/compound. The ideal candidate will possess an understanding of rare and prevalent diseases development and a strong sense of science and business acumen.

Areas of activity: Lombardia, Piemonte, Liguria, Veneto, Trentino Alto Adige, Friuli Venezia Giulia
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Key Responsibilities**

• Identify and engage relevant healthcare professionals, establish and maintain peer-to-peer relationships to build awareness, proper use and investigate new uses of Alnylam’s products.
• Identify investigator-initiated study (IIS) opportunities and will act as the primary conduit and work directly with the investigator during the IIS
• Report emerging clinical trends.
• Assist in development of advisory boards, symposia and publication planning.
• Support the National MSL  Director and/or Medical Affairs Manager to develop appropriate strategic and tactical plans (e.g. MAC) for the country/cluster and/or program.
• Support the National MSL  Director and/or Medical Affairs Manager in the review of the promotional material of the country/cluster and/or program  in local language.
• Be the team expert on all aspects of the MSL role including: process improvements and sharing of best practice.
• Foster a collaborative working relationship with Key Account Managers/Disease Awareness Representatives and Commercial colleagues to ensure strategies and business plans are both patient and business focused.
• Work with the office-based medical affairs team to bring the voice of the field-based MSL into strategy development and material creation.
• Provide accurate and fair-balanced medical and scientific education using literature, summaries of publications, education and presentation scientific materials and presentations to external and internal customers both proactively and in response to requests for information.
• Provide scientific support and attendance to conferences and meetings.
• Ensure relevant and appropriate responses to customer medical inquiries.
• Maintain a level of expertise in the evolving scientific / therapeutic area and in competitor medicines.
• Be compliant to Ethics, Compliance and internal policies.
• Report adverse events according to company policy 

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Qualifications**

• Degree in medical/natural sciences (Higher Degree is preferred).
• MSL experience within the health care industry.
• Clinical trial experience with working knowledge of GCP is beneficial.
• Training in reporting of adverse events.
• Experience with literature review, synthesis and analysis.
• Experience in public presentation required.
• Fluent in English: oral and written communication.
• Time and territory management skills required.
• Ability to organize and prioritize own work schedule.
• Prior experience in managing a frequent travel schedule.
• Approximately 50-60% travel is required; overnight travel is required as needed