Medical Science Liaison (or Senior MSL), Neurosciences – Nordics (Remote)

Jazz Pharmaceuticals; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharma company seeks a Senior Medical Science Liaison in Helsinki to implement medical plans and build relationships with healthcare professionals in the neurosciences field. The role requires a scientific graduate with expertise in neuroscience and fluency in English, preferably with knowledge of a Nordic language. This field-based, non-promotional role emphasizes ethical standards and collaboration while supporting the successful commercialization of Jazz Pharma’s medicinal products.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Flexible paid vacation

Responsibilities

• Implement local affiliates’ Medical Plan and tactics for Jazz Pharma medicines.
• Respond to unsolicited requests for information from healthcare professionals.
• Build relationships with key external experts and share scientific information.

Skills

Ability to critically analyze complex data

Clear and concise communication and presentation skills

Excellent planning and organizational skills

Excellent negotiation skills

Strong inter-personal relationship building skills

Knowledge of Specialty Neuroscience and Epilepsy market in the Nordics

Excellent command of spoken English

At least one Nordic language

Education

Scientific Graduate with a higher qualification (e.g., PhD, Pharm D, MSc)

Job description

If you are a current Jazz employee please apply via the Internal Career site.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases — often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines, including leading therapies for sleep disorders and epilepsy, and a growing portfolio of cancer treatments. Our patient-focused and science-driven approach powers pioneering research and development advancements across our robust pipeline of innovative therapeutics in oncology and neuroscience. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities and employees in multiple countries committed to serving patients worldwide. Please visit www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com for more information.

Reporting to the Country Medical Director (MD) for Jazz Nordics, the Neurosciences (Senior) Medical Science Liaison is responsible for the implementation of the local affiliates’ Medical Plan and tactics that support the successful commercialization of in-market and future Jazz Pharma medicines within the neurosciences portfolio.

This is a field-based, non-promotional role. The incumbent will be the medical and scientific expert for the therapy area. The main areas of responsibility include responding reactively to unsolicited requests for information from healthcare professionals, building collaborative relationships with key external experts (KEEs) and facilitating the exchange of unbiased scientific information between the medical community and the company through best in class medical education.

The incumbent is responsible for ensuring all activities are executed in accordance with regulatory and legal frameworks including but not limited to GCP, IFPMA and local regulations as well as Jazz Pharmaceuticals Policies and Healthcare compliance procedures.

Launch Preparation

• Identify (key) stakeholders (e.g. MD, nurse, pharmacist, payer &) others
• Engage with key stakeholders
• Explore market dynamic
• Explore patient journey

Provision of Medical Information

• Provides high quality, balanced and scientific Medical Information to both internal and external customers on request and in a timely manner
• Delivers best in class, scientific, educational meetings executed in accordance with Jazz and local regulatory and legal frameworks
• Provides scientific information to ensure appropriate positioning of Jazz Pharmaceuticals medicines within relevant national and local protocols, guidelines and formularies in order to ensure appropriate access

Positions self as Scientific Expert

• Maintains an up to date and high level knowledge of the therapy area and Jazz therapies
• Supports development of Jazz Pharmaceuticals positioning as the scientific authority in neurosciences
• Attends appropriate scientific congresses to stay abreast of developments and to support Regional and National KEE activities
• Provides Medical guidance and governance for all Jazz Pharmaceuticals neurosciences therapeutic areas
• Acquires a broad understanding of local and national protocols of clinical practice

Supports Company-sponsored And Investigator Initiated Research

• Supports the local implementation of Jazz Pharmaceuticals sponsored studies and projects.
• Responds to requests for Investigator Initiated Research grants in accordance with Jazz standard operating procedures
• Supports the submission and review of Investigator Initiated Research proposals
• Ensures support of the life cycle management of all relevant therapies

Develop External Relationships

• Develops influential relationships with National and Local KEEs, leading to a productive two-way exchange of scientific information and opinion.
• Supports national KOL advocacy through provision of scientific and clinical information
• Develops and maintain a national and regional database of key strategic contacts for each relevant product and disease area

Medical Affairs Planning

• Contributes to the development of Nordic Medical Plan and provides input into local strategies and tactics
• Manages relevant budget to enable execution of Medical Plan
• Works in a collaborative manner with cross-functional colleagues to ensure a Key Account Management approach

Responsible For Maintaining Minimum Company Standards

• Adheres to the relevant national and local Codes of Practice
• Behaves ethically and with integrity at all times
• Acts as an ambassador for Jazz Pharmaceuticals following company mission and values
• Keeps own written development plan and implement
• Prepares timely reporting according to the company needs

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to critically analyze complex data
• Clear and concise communication and presentation skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Strong inter-personal relationship building skills/collaboration and cross functional teamwork
• Knowledge of Specialty Neuroscience and Epilepsy market in the Nordics
• Excellent command of spoken English, strong preference for at least one Nordic language

Required/Preferred Education And Licenses

• Scientific Graduate with a higher qualification e.g. PhD, Pharm D, MSc etc.)

Description Of Physical Demands

• Responsibilities may require working outside of “normal” hours, in order to meet business demands.

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation. For more information on our Benefits offerings please click here: https://careers.jazzpharma.com/benefits.html.