Medical Science Liaison - Mid-Atlantic North (PA, DC, DE, MD)

PharmaEssentia; Burlington (MA); Remote; USD 165,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

Generous paid time-off

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Cell phone reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Free parking

Job summary

PharmaEssentia USA is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to exchange medical information with healthcare professionals involved in myeloproliferative neoplasms. You will develop relationships within the medical community, support investigator-sponsored research, and enhance scientific understanding of approved and in-development trials.

In this remote role, you will collaborate with the Medical Affairs team, travel up to 70% of the time within the territory (PA, DC, DE, MD), and contribute

Qualifications

• Advanced degree required (MD/PhD/PharmD, DNP or DO)
• 1+ years field medical/MSL experience preferred
• Ability to travel up to 70% within a territory
• Strong clinical experience in hematology and/or oncology

Responsibilities

• Exchange medical information with health care professionals (HCPs) involved in management of MPNs
• Develop relationships with medical community, thought leaders, and treatment advocates
• Liaise with KOLs/ROLs and support regional/institutional collaborations
• Provide high quality medical and scientific support to internal and external customers
• Lead medical education and respond to information requests with scientific rigor
• Plan and attend regional scientific conferences and prepare abstracts

Skills

Clinical experience

Relationship building

Scientific communication

Networking

Education

MD/PhD/PharmD

Job description

About PharmaEssentia

It’s not often you get the chance to make a real impact on the lives of others, while expanding your own possibilities. You’ll find that rare opportunity at PharmaEssentia. Join us, and let’s transform lives, together.

About PharmaEssentia

It’s not often you get the chance to make a real impact on the lives of others, while expanding your own possibilities. You’ll find that rare opportunity at PharmaEssentia. Join us, and let’s transform lives, together. PharmaEssentia Corporation is a rapidly growing biopharmaceutical innovator. We are leveraging deep expertise and proven scientific principles to deliver effective new biologics for challenging diseases in the areas of hematology and oncology, with one product approved and a diversifying pipeline. We believe in the potential to improve both health and quality of life for patients with limited options today through the combination of rigorous research and innovative thinking. Founded in 2003 by a team of Taiwanese-American executives and renowned scientists from U.S. biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, today we are listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 6446) and are expanding our global presence with operations in the U.S., Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and China, along with a world-class biologics production facility in Taichung.

Position Overview

The primary responsibility of a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is the exchange of medical information with health care professionals (HCPs) involved with the management of myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs). As a key member of the Medical Affairs Team, you will facilitate and develop the relationship with the medical/scientific community including physicians and medical centers, by communicating product-related information to investigators and institutions. In addition, you will liaise between the scientific community and PharmaEssentia to enhance the comprehension of scientific foundations and goals for approved, in-development and active company sponsored trials and/or investigator-sponsored research studies.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish a respectable PharmaEssentia (PEC) presence in the medical community.


• Identify and develop relationships with the medical community, thought leaders, and treatment advocates.


• Liaise and support the development of key and regional opinion leaders within a broad customer segmentation (community clinics, integrated delivery networks (IDNs), academic centers, etc.).


• Provide high quality medical and scientific support/communications to internal and external customers (e.g., advisory board meetings, regional training courses/workshops together with KOL/ROL, support of speakers with presentations and literature research)


• Lead medical education (disease statement, guidelines, and product information upon FDA approval).


• Respond compliantly to unsolicited information requests from healthcare professionals and associated individuals regarding licensed or un-licensed PEC medicines and indications; ensure all medical information responses are factual, fair and balanced, scientifically rigorous and strictly comply with PEC standards and policies and with local codes of practice, guidelines and laws to ensure the strictest requirements are met.


• Manage studies and ensure that proposals are aligned with medical objectives within PharmaEssentia locally and globally. Ensure study projects are in line with commercial objectives.


• Maintain a high level of scientific and technical expertise in hematology, oncology, and blood disorders. Develop and increase knowledge of medical literature. Prepare and present critical reviews of scientific publications and congresses, internally and externally.


• Complete required documentation to preserve knowledge, such as CRM reports, and use appropriate tools to develop, track, and follow strategic measures, including project plans.


• Plan, identify and attend regional scientific conferences within the region or outside, needed for business.


• Write and ensure timely submission of locally relevant abstracts at congresses.


• Provide cross-functional support for Market Access and other Medical Affairs activities.


• Monitor competitor activities and marketplace changes.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Advanced Degree required (e.g. MD, PhD, PharmD, DNP or DO)


• 1+ years field medical/MSL experience preferred.


• Ability to travel up to 70% within a territory.


• Strong clinical experience with proven competence in Hematology and/or oncology therapeutic area.


• Broad knowledge of general medicine with a focus on hematology, oncology or interferons.


• Knowledge in planning and execution of scientific studies and clinical trials.


• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key thought-leaders.


• Ability to introduce the disease state to the KOL/HCP community and articulate complex programs.


• Development of product knowledge and knowledge of Company and science


• Excellent writing and oral communication skills (including presentations)


• Strong networking skills (including internal teams)


• On-time completion of goals with high-quality results


• Project planning and execution


• Quality of judgment and decision making


• Initiative on addressing issues for the team ("roll up your sleeves attitude")


• Ability to maintain collaborative relationships within a dynamic team environment.


• Adherence and compliance with all required regulatory and GCP guidelines.

This is a remote role. The hired candidate must reside in the designated territory. The territory includes Pennsylvania, Washington DC, Delaware and Maryland.

The expected base salary range for this position is $165,240-240,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education and geographical location. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package, successful candidates are eligible for short-term and long-term incentives.

Benefits Of Working With Our Team

• Comprehensive medical coverage


• Dental and vision coverage


• Generous paid time-off


• 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match


• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account


• Up to $150 monthly cell phone reimbursement


• Employee Assistance Program


• Free parking

EEO Statement:

At PharmaEssentia USA, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. PharmaEssentia USA believes that diversity and inclusion among our team are critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

PharmaEssentia does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Staffing agencies should not send resumes to our HR team or to any PharmaEssentia employees. PharmaEssentia is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies.

At PharmaEssentia, our goal is to treat as many people with cancer as possible. That means challenging the status quo with better science that leads to better lives. By joining our team, you will not only expand your own possibilities, but you will contribute to expanding options for people with cancer.

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