Medical Science Liaison - Mountain Region

BioSpace; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Rx coverage

401K with match

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Volunteer time

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Tris Pharma, Inc. is seeking an experienced Medical Science Liaison (MSL) or clinician with an MD, DO, PharmD or PhD to support ADHD portfolio in a field-based capacity. The MSL will build relationships with key HCPs, scientists and decision-makers, communicating clinical data and HEOR findings as needed.

Remote travel is required across CO, UT, NV and the eastern region up to St. Louis, with travel up to 70% and the ability to travel by car and air.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in medical/biosciences (MD, DO, PharmD, PhD, etc.) with minimum 3 years relevant clinical or therapeutic experience.
• Minimum 1 year MSL experience with primary emphasis on field-based scientific exchange.
• Strong broad-based scientific and pharmaceutical knowledge with excellent presentation and teaching skills.
• Excellent level of experience speaking about drug information and disease state treatment.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical environment and appreciation for Commercial Operations, including Marketing and Sales strategies.
• Ability to influence without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scientific exchanges in the field with prioritized stakeholders including KOLs, COEs, HCPs and societies.
• Support Medical Affairs strategies and establish a respected presence in the neuroscience medical community.
• Provide key scientific and clinical education and training on disease states, products and outcomes research.
• Engage with investigators and trial sites to support clinical research activities.
• Develop regional medical engagement plans and assess stakeholders to tailor engagement strategies.

Skills

MSL experience

Presentation skills

Drug information

Pharma knowledge

Communication

Influence

Driving license

Education

MD/DO/PharmD/PhD

Job description

Tris Pharma, Inc. (www.trispharma.com) is a leading privately-owned U.S. biopharmaceutical company with a focus on development and commercialization of innovative medicines in ADHD, spectrum disorders, anxiety, pain and addiction addressing unmet patient needs. We have >150 US and International patents and market several branded ADHD products in the U.S. We also license our products in the US and ex-US markets. We have a robust pipeline of innovative products spanning neuroscience and other therapeutic categories employing our proprietary science and technology. Our science and technology make us unique, but our team members set us apart; they are the engine fueling Tris’ passion and innovation. Our colleagues understand the criticality of operating a successful business and take pride in the company’s success. Equally importance to each team member is how we interact with one another on a daily basis. We believe in each other and in respectful, open and honest communications to help support individual and team success. We have a unique opportunity available for an MSL or a highly motivated MD, DO, PharmD or PhD with clinical and pharmaceutical experience eager to learn and make an impact in a small, but highly visible, Medical Affairs department supporting our ADHD portfolio. Position will cover CO, UT, NV and east to St Louis). Qualified candidates must live within this territory. Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based extension of Medical Affairs where you will leverage your scientific expertise and specialized training to ensure compliant communication and education on company’s marketed and emerging product portfolio to meet the educational and professional needs of key customers. The MSL develops and maintains professional relationships with prominent health care professionals (HCPs) and key decision makers. Collaborating closely with the Medical Affairs leadership and various members of the Commercial team, MSL engages in scientific exchanges and enters into strategic discussions as they relate to medical/clinical, health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) data with HCPs including, but is not limited to: individual physicians and clinicians, researchers, managed markets, medical and pharmacy directors, hospital decision-makers, formulary committees, consultant pharmacists, state Medicaid decisionmakers, and others.

• Conducts scientific exchange in the field with prioritized stakeholders, including Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Centers of Excellence (COEs), HCPs, patient advocacy groups, and societies in support of Medical Affair’s strategies including:
• Supports strategies as directed by medical plans and establish a respected company presence in the neuroscience medical community; Establishes, cultivates, and maintains scientific relationships with stakeholders while developing a strong understanding of regional healthcare systems and clinical practices
• Provides key scientific and clinical education and training on topics related to Medical Affairs strategies, such as appropriate products, disease state, burden of illness, diagnostic scales, etc.
• Supports interactions with investigators and potential investigators in conjunction with ongoing and planned clinical trials and supports the evaluation of Investigator Initiated Research proposals as appropriate
• Participates in development of a customer-centric tactical medical engagement plan to support Medical Affair’s strategies including:
• Contributes to the development of a regional specific medical engagement plan for scientific exchange with prioritized stakeholders in support of Medical Affairs strategies
• Conducts regular assessments of new and existing stakeholders to identify appropriate healthcare professionals to interact with as part of the medical engagement plan
• Collaborates with field based Medical colleagues, appropriate Commercial colleagues and across organization to provide scientific expertise and share Medical insights in support of internal and external activities Requirements
• Advanced degree in medical/biosciences (i.e., MD, DO, PharmD, PhD, etc.) with minimum 3 years relevant clinical or therapeutic experience REQUIRED
• Minimum 1 year MSL experience with primary emphasis on field based scientific exchange PLUS
• Strong broad-based scientific and pharmaceutical knowledge as well as excellent presentation and teaching skills REQUIRED
• Excellent level of experience and confidence speaking about drug information/disease state treatment REQUIRED
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical environment and appreciation for Commercial Operations, including Marketing and Sales strategies REQUIRED
• Ability to influence without direct authority REQUIRED
• Valid US driver’s license and clean driving record REQUIRED Work Arrangements: This is a field-based position requiring ability to travel by car and air up to 70% (usually 3 – 4 field days per week and occasionally on weekends) Anticipated salary range: $150 to $180/yr. Base salary offered is contingent on assessment of candidate’s education and experience level relative to requirements of the position and a review of related industry standards and internal equity. Additional benefits: In addition to base salary, full-time employees are also eligible for incentives, including, but not limited to: bonus eligible, medical, dental, vision, Rx insurance, 401K with match, life insurance, paid Company Holidays, PTO, Paid Volunteer Time and Employee Resource Groups. Tris Pharma, Inc. offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package. To build and enhance our diverse workforce, we encourage applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, women, LGBTQ, etc. Tris Pharma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.