Medical Science Liaison, Rare Diseases - South Texas

Purpose

The Medical Science Liaison has the primary responsibility of building key opinion leader (KOL) partnerships by engaging in the exchange of scientific data and other medical and/or scientific information with external stakeholders (HCPs, researchers, professional organization leadership, and formulary decision-makers) in the assigned Therapeutic Areas (TAs).  Scientific engagements include establishing and maintaining educational and research collaborations; delivery of clinical, scientific, and technical education; building long term peer to peer relationships with key stakeholders by establishing rapport and providing scientific education.

Main Responsibilities

External Relationship Management & Development: 
•    Build external partnerships with recognized community and academic medical center KOLs to identify and address scientific needs and to stay abreast of current scientific trends in assigned Therapeutic Area. 
•    Identify and develop key thought leaders (national, regional, and local) for medical education, clinical research and publication opportunities
•    Cultivate existing and identify new collaborative KOL relationships for advisory boards, company-sponsored, investigator-initiated research, and speaker development
•    Provide field insights gained to field managers and team for elevation within organization 
•    Identify opportunities and provide medical support including scientific education to healthcare professionals (HCPs) at key institutions
•    Foster professional relationships in key institutions for Chiesi GRD within an assigned geography 
•    Recognize opportunities to facilitate cross-functional engagement based on customer needs
•    Identify and characterize need within therapeutic area related to real world evidence

Medical Affairs, Therapeutic Support, & Internal Collaboration:
•    Represent Chiesi GRD Medical Affairs at national, regional, and local scientific meetings
•    Provide field-based medical affairs assistance for clinical research initiatives supported by the company, related to Investigator Initiated Trials, or other collaborative initiatives
•    Deliver high-caliber medical education presentations in a variety of settings 
•    Gather and disseminate competitive intelligence from multiple sources in accordance with company policies
•    Participate and contribute to publication planning, clinical research, medical education material development, as well as internal training initiatives
•    Partner cross-functionally in assigned region, to optimize customer experience 
•    Contribute to monthly medical meetings including journal clubs and team meetings
Project Work:
•    Lead and support internal medical projects 
•    Support cross-functional projects and streamline medical input 
Administrative Work:
•    Accurate and timely completion of all administrative reports, projects and required training
•    Participate in continuing education to maintain high level expertise in the assigned therapeutic areas

Experience Required

•    3-5 years clinical experience relevant to the Therapeutic Area assigned to the prospective candidate (preferred)
•    Demonstration of proficiency in therapeutic area competencies
•    Exceptional Communication skills are key to success in the role:
o    Highly articulate and persuasive during formal and informal presentations; able to convey complex, scientific ideas fluently to any audience
o    Has the ability to tactfully provide scientifically sound, constructive feedback to national, regional, local key opinion leaders, and HCPs
o    Actively listens to others
o    Adept at confidently stating expert opinion while respecting the positions of others - can exert diplomacy while standing firm on a position
o    Builds and leverages strategic internal and external relationships to identify potential opportunities and partnerships to provide value and improve quality of care for providers and patients
o    Utilizes effective, professional communications to cultivate strong working relationships with internal and external colleagues
•    Work effectively on multi–disciplinary teams to achieve desired outcomes
•    Skillfully plans, prioritizes, and executes multiple responsibilities with minimal supervision in a highly dynamic work environment
•    Maintains a positive attitude and demonstrates flexibility during challenging situations

Education

•    Completion of a graduate level degree (PharmD., M.D., D.O, PhD, MSN, MS or equivalent healthcare professional degree) as well as relevant clinical experience