Offer summary

Qualifications:

PharmD, PhD, or MD required., 2-4 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry as an MSL, preferably in specialty disease fields., Experience with specialty pharmaceutical/biologics product launches is preferred., Strong interpersonal, presentation, and ethical standards are essential. .

Key responsibilities:

Deliver medical information and liaise with local experts on patient pathways.

Serve as a contact point between medical affairs and field-based teams, providing insights on medical issues.

Establish and maintain relationships with Key External Experts and facilitate research support.

Deliver medical education and training, and contribute to knowledge management to support company goals.

Job description

MEDICAL SCIENCE LIAISON (MSL)

The salary range for this position is between $180k and $195K.

Actual salary at the time of hire may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant qualifications, skills, and experience. The company also currently offers a Long-Term Incentive Plan (cash plan) of 20% base salary, annual performance bonus target of 20% base salary (subject to meeting plan requirements) and comprehensive health benefits (employer funded), unlimited vacation time and 401k plan (subject to change or modification from time to time).

POSITION SUMMARY

The role of the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is to contribute to the achievement of the company’s goals through field-based value adding medical activities (in the assigned territory) as well as internal activities. The roles serve as Averitas medical expert for current and future products and scientific data and disease state education in front of different stakeholders. This role requires extensive cross functional collaboration and the ability to work in a dynamic fast paced environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational responsibilities
- Delivering Medical Information on request of external customers
- Liaise with local experts to discuss patient pathways and disease management
- Serve as a contact point between medical affairs team and the field-based cross-functional teams and provide insights on medical/scientific issues
- Enhance Averitas’ principles of scientific expertise, innovative leadership, and patient centricity by providing scientific expertise and effective partnerships to field teams
- Role model and represent medical ethics towards other departments
Research Support
- Establish, develop, and maintain relationships with Key External Experts and other stakeholders
- Facilitate follow-up of submitted Investigator Initiated Studies
Medical education
- Deliver medical education and training around products and therapeutic areas on request
- Preparing and holding local advisory boards and trainings
- Deliver scientific competitive intelligence and customer insight (internal & external)
- Establish/maintain an overview on guidelines and other relevant publications
- Contribute to knowledge creation and management to support the company’s goals

Culture
- Contribute to a positive organization culture through the organization’s values and behaviors and open-minded about different ideas, ways of thinking and established norms

QUALIFICATIONS, CAREER EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

A combination of relevant education and applicable job experience will be considered.

Qualifications
- PharmD, PHD or MD
Career Experience
- 2-4 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry as an MSL preferably in Specialty disease fields
- Prior pain product experience and/or medical device, specialty pharmaceutical, or biologic product launch product launch preferred
- Experience with introducing new specialty pharmaceutical/biologics products or indications
- Experience of working in a start-up environment, with a strong sense of urgency and agility to adapt to the dynamic needs of the business with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment
Industry trends and environment
- Demonstrable understanding of industry trends and market insights including the various unique needs of various healthcare stakeholders including KEEs (Key External Experts) and payers proven successful ability to interact with KEEs
Business acumen
- Strong interpersonal and presentation (written and verbal) skills, with the ability to interact with customers and senior management
- High ethical and professional standards with all business contacts and at all levels

ETHICS AND COMPLIANCE

Demonstrates the highest level of ethics, integrity, trust while acting with courage and candor
High accountability for your actions and results and ability to ensure a high level of commitment to the success of the organization, your peers, and customers
Always operates in compliance with all applicable regulations and professional standards

TRAVEL

The ability to travel up to 60%-70%, including overnights, as dictated by the needs of the business. Ability to attend National Meetings and Training Meetings.
Current possession and maintenance of a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

LOCATION

Must be able to live and work within the territory in accordance with the company’s policy for field-based roles

VALUES AND BEHAVIORS

Candidate to demonstrate the personal attributes and skills that Averitas deems essential for success

Live Entrepreneurship: Plan for long-term growth and build a future business predicated on innovation.
Patient Centric: Deliver innovation for patients and challenge each other to improve patient outcomes.
Join Forces: Seek diverse input, collaborate across all functions, and leverage resources from global partners.
Act with Integrity: Apply ethical standards, encourage transparency, and embrace diversity and inclusivity.
Drive Performance: Create an atmosphere that nurtures teamwork to enable high performance and sustainable growth.

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