Medical Science Liaison

The MSL is responsible for Medical Affairs in Germany for a treatment in Ophthalmology in the post launch phase and which may involve activities in the pre-launch phase of new products in the future. The MSL works closely with the Key Opinion Leaders (KOL) in Germany and follows the Brand Strategy. The MSL organizes advisory boards on national level and is delivering abstracts at local congresses, publications and presentations in collaboration with KOLs. The MSL is the Medical expert on the product content and provides medical scientific education to HCPs and colleagues in the field by presentations and training. The MSL provides medical content and briefing for KOLs at congresses. The MSL works closely with the Marketing & Sales by providing medical content and strategic insights to Marketing materials and projects, together with a strong sense of compliance with the pharmaceutical Industry codes.

Major tasks & responsibilities (70% field) :

Execution of the Medical strategy plan at country level :

• Mapping of experts on the disease and KOL insights on the product
• Develop links with and support national networks in the therapeutic area
• In collaboration with Market Access, ensure product Access in International and local guidelines
• Organizing local Advisory Boards (content, objectives, speakers, attendees, contracting)
• Local publications and congress posters within strategy of the product
• First medical HCP contact at congresses and symposia,
• Content input, providing medical slide decks, briefing KOLs for congress and symposium presentations, within brand strategy
• Medical information on requests to HCPs and medical Presentations to HCPs within Brand strategy
• Handling Investigator-Initiated trials (IIT) : Internal approval and contracting
• Approval of contracts for external (consultancy / speaker) activities with HCPs
• Develop medical training decks and give medical training for commercial colleagues in the field on disease and product + testing knowledge?
• Medical scientific and strategic input on Marketing projects and materials in collaboration with the EU Marketing & Sales Manager
• Ensure all Medical and Marketing projects, materials and presentations are compliant to pharmaceutical codes.

Education Qualifications

• Bio) medical (scientific) academic degree
• Training in Pharmaceutical Compliance rules
• Presentation and training skills
• Minimum of five years working experience in Pharmaceutical Industry
• Minimum of two years of Medical Affairs experience
• Operational experience in pre-launch and launch activities
• Experience in Ophthalmology preferred

Technical skills / job specific competencies

• Mandatory - Fluent in English
• High scientific level
• Good developed influential skills use internally and externally n the medical field
• Outgoing personality, likes to interact with people, being in the field
• Goal oriented and strategic thinking
• Knowledge of Ophthalmology TA (preferred)
• Good understanding of pharmaceutical industry codes
• Good collaboration with Marketing and Sales colleagues
• Good sense of the Brand strategy and follow up in all projects
• Good teaching and presentation skills
• Flexibility and patience
• Positive creative mindset to challenges

Accountability

• Takes responsibility and owns up to all activities and personal actions
• Executes with agility, without compromising on core values
• Follows through and implements agreed decisions within agreed timelines consistently
• Takes responsibility for personal and team actions, and learns from past mistakes
• Clearly defines accountability within the team and drives them to achieve high performance standards
• Builds strong internal networks and communicates across departments and functions to meet business objectives
• Proactively contributes to the success of other departments and shares credit.
• Does not hesitate to seek help
• Focuses on overall business value to Sun over own department / function
• Is culturally sensitive and comfortable working in a global context

Customer Centricity

• Understands and responds to customer / stakeholder needs
• Develops positive long-term relationships with customers / stakeholders
• Displays an entrepreneurial mind-set and identifies opportunities and ways to stay ahead of competition