AD MSL / Medical Science Liaison (ILD / Pulmonology) Pacific Northwest-WA,ID,MO

Boehringer Ingelheim; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 269,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim invites qualified professionals to join its Medical Science Liaison team in the United States. This field-based role focuses on scientific exchange, building relationships with scientific experts, and contributing to strategic SOs within the MSL network.

The position requires strong science background, excellent communication, and 50% travel across the territory, with compliance and cross-functional collaboration across Medicine and Commercial groups.

Qualifications

• Requires BSc. or higher with clinical/science background.
• Experience in medical science liaison or related field preferred.
• Strong ability to communicate scientific information to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scientific exchange with scientific experts to support SOs.
• Maintain relationships with SCEs and HCPs within the territory.
• Provide TA and disease-state education to stakeholders.
• Develop territory engagement plans aligned with SO priorities.
• Support clinical trial activities and IIS-related communications.
• Document insights and share them with internal teams.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpret scientific data

Regional healthcare systems

Travel 50%

Electronic communications tools

Education

BSc. required

Advanced science/clinical degree (1+ years)

Masters in health sciences (3+ years)

BSc./MBA or BSN with MBA (5+ years)

PA with 3+ years

Other medical licensure (9+ years)

Job description

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

The Medical Science Liason is part of a regional therapeutic area MSL team within Field Based Medicine (FBM), who reports into the MSL Sr AD. The focus of this role is field based scientific exchange (SE), for which the MSL will leverage their scientific background, industry knowledge, and business acumen to act as a scientific resource to scientific experts (SCEs), while gathering insights that inform Scientific Objectives (SOs) and strategic decision making by Medicine. Within their territory, MSLs are responsible for establishing, cultivating, and maintaining relationships with SCEs. Further, the MSL functions as an extension of the medical information group to provide product and pipeline therapeutic area expertise to SCEs and HCPs, and as a scientific expert to internal stakeholders within Medicine and Commercial groups at BIPI. The MSL is a collaborative member of BIPI, who is expected to communicate seamlessly with other members of the field-based organization and perform all activities in a compliant manner.

Description

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development, and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in several ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking, and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

The Medical Science Liason is part of a regional therapeutic area MSL team within Field Based Medicine (FBM), who reports into the MSL Sr AD. The focus of this role is field based scientific exchange (SE), for which the MSL will leverage their scientific background, industry knowledge, and business acumen to act as a scientific resource to scientific experts (SCEs), while gathering insights that inform Scientific Objectives (SOs) and strategic decision making by Medicine. Within their territory, MSLs are responsible for establishing, cultivating, and maintaining relationships with SCEs. Further, the MSL functions as an extension of the medical information group to provide product and pipeline therapeutic area expertise to SCEs and HCPs, and as a scientific expert to internal stakeholders within Medicine and Commercial groups at BIPI. The MSL is a collaborative member of BIPI, who is expected to communicate seamlessly with other members of the field-based organization and perform all activities in a compliant manner.

Compensation Data

This position offers a base salary that is typically between $170,000 and $269,000. The position may be eligible for a role specific variable or performance-based bonus and or other compensation elements. For an overview of our benefits please.

Duties & Responsibilities

Customer Interactions and Scientific Exchange:

• Proactively conducting scientific exchange with SCEs to support the SOs
• Establishing and maintaining scientific relationships with SCEs, while developing a strong understanding of territory specific healthcare systems and clinical practices related to patient care, disease management, treatment protocols, and research interests
• Acting as a scientific resource to SCEs and HCPs to reactively answer specific questions on TA or disease state topics and BI compounds through scientific exchange
• Providing disease state education on topics related to TA Scientific Objectives
• Acting as a scientific resource to Scientific Experts at payer accounts and integrated delivery networks when requested

Planning and Support:

• Proactively developing a territory specific medical engagement plan for scientific exchange with prioritized SCEs, which supports the TA Scientific Objectives (SOs) and priorities
• Proactively assessing SCEs that are appropriate to interact with as part of the medical engagement plan
• Identifying and communicating challenging gaps between BIPI and customer expectations, needs, and priorities
• Proactively monitoring and adjusting tactical medical engagement plan to better achieve TA Scientific Objectives
• Supporting identification and assist with development of scientific materials, as directed, required to effectively conduct scientific exchange
• Supporting identification of training needs to effectively engage in scientific exchange
• Maintaining regular communication (field based, virtual meetings, etc.) with the TA MSL Team, to review ongoing activities and insights, share best practices, and communicate learnings
• In alignment with Clinical Operations, interacting with current and potential BI study investigators to support clinical trial activities
• Facilitating logistical communications between BIPI and HCPs regarding Investigator Initiated Studies (IIS), External Collaborative Research, company study contracts, etc., as requested
• Providing additional scientific support for Medicine and Scientific Affairs activities in alignment with the local working instruction, which may include but are not limited to support for scientific congresses and medical information
• Maintaining clinical, scientific, and technical expertise in specific TA through continuous learning and knowledge of the TA related scientific literature

Requirements

MSL Requirements:

BSc. required plus one of the following:

Advanced science/clinical degree with 1+ years’ relevant experience (preferred).

Masters in health sciences with 3+ years’ experience.

BSc. with MBA or BSN with MBA, and 5+ years’ experience.

PA with 3+ years’ experience.

Other medical licensure with 7+ years of experience.

2+ years’ MSL experience in relevant therapeutic area – preferred.

Skills: Strong communication, ability to interpret scientific data, knowledge of regional healthcare systems, field-based job with 50% travel, use of electronic communication tools.

AD, MSL Requirements:

BSc. required plus one of the following:

Advanced science/clinical degree with 3+ years’ relevant experience (preferred).

Masters in health sciences with 5+ years’ experience.

BSc. with MBA or BSN with MBA, and 7+ years’ experience.

PA with 5+ years’ experience.

Other medical licensure with 9+ years of experience.

2+ years’ MSL experience in relevant therapeutic area – required, 4+ years preferred.

Skills: Strong communication, ability to interpret scientific data, knowledge of regional healthcare systems, field-based job with 50% travel, use of electronic communication tools.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction
• Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required)
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

Insight Generation and Reporting:

• Documenting field generated scientific insights within appropriate system(s), and communicate to appropriate internal stakeholders, as required
• Participating in the discussion of scientific insights gathered by the TA MSL team, to understand the breadth of insights, potential impact, and to stimulate scientific exploration, as directed by management
• Supporting communication of scientific insights across the Medical and Commercial organizations, as directed by management
• Identifying changes in the healthcare landscape and trends impacting delivery within the territory (i.e., new stakeholders impacting the delivery of or access to care)

Collaboration:

• Collaborating within the TA MSL Team on all aspects of planning, execution, sharing of best practices, and insight generation related discussion to understand the breadth of insights, potential impact, and to stimulate scientific exploration
• Collaborating to provide field based scientific expertise for key accounts, as required
• Learning about new and evolving customers and the changing medical needs of such customers
• Collaborating with Commercial personnel, as appropriate and in a compliant manner, to provide scientific support for internal and external activities where there is a defined and appropriate scientific role for FBM
• Collaborating with CDMA and the broader Medicine organization, to provide scientific support and communicate scientific insights

Our Company

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry's top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,300 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.

Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com