MUSC/SkinCeuticals Medical Affairs Fellow

Job Description Summary

The one-year fellowship is designed to develop of the knowledge, skills, and behaviors required for field-based medical science liaison (MSL). A significant majority of the fellowship program is spent with L'Oreal gaining hands-on experience regarding the pharmaceutical industry and medical science liaison positions. The fellowship will prepare candidates for a field-based MSL position in either the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Unclassified

Cost Center

CC000768 COP Clinical Pharmacy-Outcomes Sciences

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The one-year fellowship is designed to develop of the knowledge, skills, and behaviors required for field-based medical science liaison (MSL).  A significant majority of the fellowship program is spent with L'Oreal gaining hands-on experience regarding the pharmaceutical industry and medical science liaison positions. The fellowship will prepare candidates for a field-based MSL position in either the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry. 

• Build a strong foundational background in the dermatologic therapeutic area and learn how to effectively communicate advanced scientific data on clinical research, disease state awareness, pipeline assets, and therapeutic trends in a fair balanced manner 10%
• Work in the field with a MSL mentor to gain skills in effective communication of scientific data, application of medical strategy, and development of scientific partnerships with practitioners in dermatology 10%
• Gain an understanding of the MSL role including thought leader (TL) engagement planning, mapping, territory management and the art of developing and fostering relationships with critical stakeholders, TLs, Health Care Professionals (HCPs) and institutions 10%
• Establish collaborative relationships with internal colleagues in various departments within L’Oréal, as well as external colleagues 10%
• Learn medical trends and contribute actively to team projects of high impact to the MSL team 10%
• Attend and actively participate in relevant scientific and professional meetings, including major medical meetings and L’Oréal Advisory Boards 10%
• Participate in the review process and discussion strategy for Investigator Initiated Research (IIR) as well as Company Sponsored Studies (CSS) 10%
• Creating, updating and reviewing fair and scientifically-balanced response documents to unsolicited medical inquiries 10%
• Strategically reviewing medical literature to identify educational gaps 5%

All fellows receive an affiliate faculty appointment at the MUSC College of Pharmacy. There they will have the opportunity to teach, serve on various fellowship committees, conduct continuing education programs, participate in various projects, and attend professional development opportunities. (15%)

• Options to complete Research & Teaching Certificate Program
• Participate in the MUSC College of Pharmacy Industrial Pharmacists Organization (IPhO)
• Complete a one-month drug information rotation at the MUSC – Health Drug Information Center
• Teach in the College’s Pharmaceutical Industry Elective
• Complete other Professional Development Opportunities

Applications are reviewed and interviews are offered on a rolling basis. Applications are not complete until all supplemental materials are submitted. Please submit supplemental materials (CV, LOI, unofficial transcripts) at this link: https://redcap.musc.edu/surveys/?s=WCXHELYPL3HCNFYK. Candidates should have three letter writers submit letters of recommendation through this same link.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work in all cold temperature extremes, i.e. spot coolers. (Frequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Continuous) Ability to