Company Bio:
Medexus Pharmaceuticals Inc. is a leading specialty pharmaceutical company with a focus on the therapeutic areas of rheumatology, auto-immune disease, specialty oncology, allergy, and pediatric diseases. We provide market-leading prescription and over-the-counter brands to patients and healthcare professionals, which we believe greatly enhances quality of life and promotes a healthy lifestyle. We have a strong North American commercial platform, and we currently operate through two unique segments: Medexus Pharma Canada and Medexus Pharma USA. Innovation is a driving force for our company. As a result, we are continuously licensing and/or acquiring new products and solutions aimed at addressing the essential needs of consumers, patients, and healthcare partners.
Ohio Valley Territory: Ohio / Michigan / West Virginia / Western Pennsylvania
Role Overview
Reporting directly to the Director, Medical Affairs- The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) serves as a field-based scientific expert, engaging hematology/oncology healthcare professionals, thought leaders, and key stakeholders to exchange clinical and research insights on Medexus products. This role builds and maintains relationships with KOLs, payors, and advocacy organizations, providing expert medical and scientific support. As a trusted advisor, the MSL gathers key market insights, contributes to medical strategy, and collaborates cross-functionally to support research, education, and market access. This position requires deep therapeutic expertise, strategic thinking, and strong communication skills to drive scientific engagement and support Medexus' business objectives. The MSL plays a critical role in introducing and managing Medexus’ presence in the hematology (bone marrow transplant) space in the United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Function as the primary subject matter expert in the field for Medexus Medical Affairs.
- Identify, establish, and develop ongoing, peer-to-peer relationships with key national and regional hematology / transplant thought leaders including academic centers of excellence, managed care organizations, hospitals, and community practice organizations to build advocacy and engage in scientific exchange with these individuals.
- Develop and manage medical thought leadership and key centers of excellence engagement plans.
- Facilitate the submission of investigator-initiated trials and collaborative research inquiries, including the provision of guidance on the publication and presentation of clinical data, in accordance with company policies.
- Support the creation of Medical Affairs documents in alignment with corporate objectives to include, but not limited to, slide decks, standard response letters, and speaker and internal training materials.
- Support medical education programs, including speaker programs, scientific symposia, and community meetings for relevant health care professionals.
- Contribute scientific and medical support for the Market Access team, in alignment with corporate objectives.
- Contribute scientific and clinical expertise to the development and execution of promotional and educational activities.
- Attend and participate in key professional society meetings to represent Medexus and further develop the relationship with the organization. Represent Medexus at medical/scientific conferences, advisory boards, outreach and advocacy meetings, and other activities, as requested.This may include support of thought leader engagement, Medical Information booth activities, and congress/conference planning (including scheduling, review, assessment and drafting of conference reports on oral presentations, abstracts, posters, and key insights).
- Communicate on a regular basis with management and the project team information on the emerging standards of care, changes in the therapeutic area, and needs of clinicians in the community.
- Serve as a field medical resource and respond to medical inquiries in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with company policies, and applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
Education, Experience & Skill Requirements
- Advanced degree in the scientific discipline required (MD, Pharm.D., PhD, MSN, NP, PA, DO) with direct clinical practice experience in oncology or a related field)
- Minimum of 3 years oncology MSL experience
- Experience in a small biotechnology or pharmaceutical environment is preferred.
- Prior experience in Hematology preferred, BMT (Bone Marrow Transplant) is a plus.
- Ability to work independently with very limited direction
- Ability to create and deliver effective scientific presentations for internal and external customers.
- Strategic with a strong business acumen
- Superior written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently.
- Demonstrates effective team building and teamwork skills at all functional levels.
AdditionalInformation
Travel:upto50%
Location:Remote;territory:Ohio,Michigan,WestVirginia, Western Pennsylvania
CompensationRange:$170,000-$210,000
We recognize that experience comes in many forms. Even if your background or compensation expectations don’t exactly align with all the qualifications or compensation range listed, we encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and experience may be a great fit for this role or other opportunities at Medexus.
Medexus Pharma is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with Medexus Pharma depends solely on your qualifications.