Sr Medical Science Liaison

Biopharma Careers; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 276,000; Full time

Job summary

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr MSL) to cover the US. You will build relationships with neurologic and epilepsy thought leaders, support Medical Affairs, and provide scientific information and clinical support for our portfolio including Greenwich Biosciences.

This field-based role requires proven credibility, cross-functional collaboration, and travel 60–80% of the time.

Qualifications

• MS degree in scientific and/or medical discipline; MD, PharmD or PhD preferred.
• MSL experience in epilepsy, spasticity and/or cannabinoid science preferred.
• Strong presentation and teaching skills with medical liaison experience.
• Knowledge of US regulatory guidelines for interactions with health-care professionals.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop peer-to-peer relations with key opinion leaders in neurology & epilepsy.
• Develop and execute territory plans aligned with regional and national Medical Affairs plans.
• Collaborate across functions to maximize territory opportunities.
• Provide scientific and clinical support to formulary committees and for payer engagements.
• Lead medical congress staffing, advisory boards and sales training initiatives.

Skills

KOL engagement

Medical information

Clinical collaboration

Presentation skills

Education

MS in science/medical

Job description

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases, often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines, including leading therapies for sleep disorders and epilepsy, and a growing portfolio of cancer treatments. Jazz is headquartered inDublin, Irelandwith research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities and employees in multiple countries committed to serving patients worldwide. Please visit www.jazzpharmaceuticals.com for more information.

Job Description

About the role:

The Senior Medical Science Liaison (Sr MSL) is a member of a field-based team of scientists who function as an extension of the US Medical Affairs organization. Sr MSLs are responsible for developing and enhancing professional relationships with medical thought leaders involved in various phases of product development. Sr MSLs provide medical information through scientific exchange, and clinical/scientific support for Greenwich Biosciences and the Medical Affairs department.

This is a field-based position and requires professionals with established personal and scientific credibility to interact with thought leaders and academic centers of excellence.

Responsibilities:

KOL Development and Field Engagement:

• Identify and develop peer-to-peer relations with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and healthcare providers within neurology & epilepsy therapeutic areas
• Develop and execute territory plans in alignment with regional and national Medical Affairs plans
• Collaborate across multiple functions to maximize territory opportunities
• Identify and communicate key clinical and research issues, insights and data gaps from KOLs to appropriate departments
• Participate in medical education for healthcare professionals (HCPs) through on-site presentations at healthcare institutions, investigator meetings, national conferences, advisory boards, or regional meetings
• Provide scientific and clinical support on our company's products to formulary committees or payers in collaboration with market access while utilizing in-depth understanding of healthcare trends
• Provide and lead scientific support for additional activities such as medical congress staffing, advisory boards, and sales training initiatives

Medical Information Management:

• Provide clinical presentations and information in response to unsolicited questions (as appropriate) in academic, community, and healthcare provider settings in both group and one-on-one situations
• Serve as medical consultant to internal medical information department to assure the development of quality standard response letters

Clinical Development and Pipeline Management:

• Act as primary liaison to investigators interested in performing investigator initiated trials (IIT)
• Monitor investigator-initiated research, review study design, and oversee milestone requirements to ensure progression of investigator- or company-sponsored clinical research and MSLs on this process
• Collaborate with medical affairs and clinical organization to support patient enrollment in our company's sponsored clinical trials with site recommendations and lead partnership within clinical development
• Serve (as needed) as internal scientific advisor in the evaluation of new products and technologies under consideration for portfolio enhancement/expansion

Requirements:

• MS degree in scientific and/or medical discipline; MD, PharmD, or PhD is strongly preferred
• MSL experience in epilepsy, spasticity and/or cannabinoid science is strongly preferred
• Experience as a Medical Science Liaison
• Demonstrated ability to partner and maintain relationships within the medical community
• Excellent presentation and teaching skills with strong scientific and pharmaceutical knowledge
• Clinical or research experience in epilepsy, neurology and/or cannabinoid science preferred
• Current working knowledge of US legal, regulatory, and compliance regulations and guidelines relevant to industry interactions with health-care professionals is preferred
• Strong capabilities working with digital platforms and tools
• This is a field position and applicants must be willing to travel 60-80% time
• Valid driver’s license and live within 30 miles of a major airport

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

FOR US BASED CANDIDATES ONLY

Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. For this role, the full and complete base pay range is:

$184,000.00 - $276,000.00

Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, and other pertinent factors. The goal is to ensure fair and competitive compensation aligned with the candidate's expertise and contributions, within the established pay framework and our Total Compensation philosophy. Internal equity considerations will also influence individual base pay decisions. This range will be reviewed on a regular basis.

At Jazz, your base pay is only one part of your total compensation package. The successful candidate may also be eligible for a discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation (depending on the role), in accordance with the terms of the Company's Global Cash Bonus Plan or Incentive Compensation Plan, as well as discretionary equity grants in accordance with Jazz’s Long Term Equity Incentive Plan.

The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation. For more information on our Benefits offerings please click here: https://careers.jazzpharma.com/benefits.html