AD Medical Science Liaison- Pacific Northwest- WA, ID, MT, OR, UT, WY, AK

Job Description Summary

The Associate Director-Medical Science Liaison will lead scientific engagement with their Medical Experts. Implement clinical and educational strategies and respond to unsolicited medical enquiries. Lead field medical activities in collaboration with cross-functional teams and mentor other Field Medical associates.

Location: Remote: This position can be based remotely in US. Please note that this role would not provide relocation as a result. The expectation of working hours and travel (domestic and/or international) will be defined by the hiring manager.

Candidate will be responsible for covering Pacific Northwest- WA, ID, MT, OR, UT, WY, AK and must live in designated territory.

 

Job Description

Major accountabilities:

• The MSL will demonstrate scientific expertise and market knowledge to establish and build professional relationships and engage with HCPs (including community physicians, pharmacists, medical authorities, nurses, and other healthcare professionals) and other leaders with vision in geographical area as aligned with medical strategy
• The primary responsibility of the MSL is to engage with customers - customer engagements may include but are not limited to emerging data discussions, clinical trial activities, uncovering barriers in patient journey, understanding market dynamics within their territory, exploration of areas of unmet medical need, pipeline discussions, educating on disease state and product, collecting adverse events, and gaining medical insights through all stages of product lifecycle.
• Must demonstrate strategic territory vision and ensure appropriate territory identification, mapping, and planning of Medical Engagements (MEs) and Key Accounts as aligned to medical strategy and in collaboration with internal Novartis colleagues. This includes:
Identification of key customers with influence on the patient journey and in the disease space throughout the product development lifecycle to establish strategies for education, engagement, and partnership
Identification of opportunities for partnership with academic centers, centers of excellence, and/or systems of care to drive impact within the assigned territory
Identification of opportunities to involve HCPs or MEs when a specific medical need is identified (e.g., publications, clinical trial participation, etc.)
Identification of opportunities for internal collaboration with other Novartis partners to drive forward therapeutic area, clinical, or product goals as appropriate
• Provide clinical trial support for company sponsored trials facilitating relevant medical activities and working cross-functionally with Medical Affairs and Clinical Operations colleagues.
• Regularly and optimally collaborates with internal colleagues (e.g., HEOR, access, marketing, commercial, sales) within the assigned therapeutic area and territory to advance clinical practice while maintaining customer centricity and a One Novartis approach in accordance with Novartis compliance standards.

Minimum Requirements:

•Education: Graduate degree in science or healthcare required; doctoral degree preferred (MD, PhD, DNP, PharmD, etc)

•Candidate will be responsible for covering Pacific Northwest-  WA, ID, MT, OR, UT, WY, AK  and must live in designated territory. 
• Minimum 3 years demonstrated ability in a Field Medical position within the pharmaceutical industry or as an MSL is required OR
• Minimum 3 years of relevant medical affairs, clinical research, or related experience in a scientific or clinical setting preferred. Previous experience in assigned or related therapeutic area is preferred.
• Strong clinical knowledge including pharmacotherapy, treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, medical expert engagement strategies, and FDA promotional guidelines, regulations, and ethical guidelines applied to the pharmaceutical industry is required.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $183,200.00 and $274,800.00 per year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/24 through 12/31/24, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If