West Coast based MSL

Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc.; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Helsinn Therapeutics (U.S.), Inc. seeks a Medical Science Liaison to partner with healthcare practitioners and researchers, delivering scientifically rigorous information and advancing medical strategies across dermatology and oncology products.

The role requires 5+ years in MSL or related settings, strong communication and presentation skills, cross-functional collaboration, and travel about 60% domestically with some international travel. A doctorate (PharmD/PhD/MD/PA/DNP) is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in an MSL role or related clinical/scientific practice setting.
• Experience in dermatology therapeutics and/or oncology preferred.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with healthcare practitioners or researchers.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel ~60% domestically with some international travel; training within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and maintain peer-to-peer relationships with thought leaders, healthcare practitioners and researchers.
• Engage in scientific dialogue with clinically relevant content.
• Provide effective clinical presentations and tailor approved presentations to meet audience needs.
• Provide on-label and reactive scientific information for medical inquiries and pharmacovigilance.
• Assess feasibility of investigator-initiated studies from inception to publication.
• Identify sites for company sponsored research and support investigators.
• Assist in planning and executing advisory boards and programs.
• Research, edit and write scientific communication and administrative reports.
• Attend and collect medical insights at congresses.
• Serve as scientific resource and educator to internal stakeholders.
• Develop and manage territory plans for Medical and Scientific Affairs strategy.
• Maintain in-depth scientific knowledge of disease states and Helsinn products.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Doctorate or professional/advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, PA, DNP)

Job description

The Medical Science Liaison is a West Coast field-based scientific partner to healthcare practitioners (HCPs) and researchers. Executes key Helsinn medical strategies and engages in peer-to-peer scientific exchange to positively impact HCP knowledge in specific therapeutic areas across the product lifecycle.

Main Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and maintain peer-to-peer relationships with thought leaders, healthcare practitioners and researchers
• Engage in scientific dialogue with clinically relevant content
• Provide effective clinical presentations and tailor approved presentations to meet specific audience needs
• Provide on-label and reactive scientific information upon request for medical inquiries and support pharmacovigilance
• Assess feasibility of investigator research concepts and serve as primary point of contact for investigator-initiated studies from inception to publication
• Identify appropriate sites for company sponsored research and provide support for Investigators and site research staff
• Assist in the planning and execution of advisory boards and other programs
• Research, edit and write scientific communication and administrative reports
• Attend and collect key medical insights at relevant local, regional, national, and international congresses
• Serve as a scientific resource and educator to internal stakeholders
• Develop, implement and manage territory plans for tactical execution of Medical and Scientific Affairs strategy
• Develop and maintain an in-depth scientific knowledge of disease states and products in Helsinn areas of focus
• Effectively partner and participate in cross-functional projects, initiatives, meetings, and workstreams with internal stakeholders
• Maintain integrity and full compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations, industry guidelines and company SOPs
• Identify disease state and product speakers for promotional programs and provide training.

Work Experience Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years in an MSL role or relevant clinical and/or scientific practice setting is required; consideration will be made with comparable experience in research and/or pharmaceutical experience
• Industry, clinical and/or research expertise in dermatology therapeutics and/or oncology is preferred
• Proven ability to develop strong relationships with HCPs or researchers
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to understand and respond to multiple external and internal customer demands and critical thinking skills to navigate difficult situations
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Expertise in interpretation and application of published medical and technical scientific literature
• Flexible to new opportunities and adaptable to organizational change
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Working knowledge of U.S. legal, regulatory, and compliance regulations and guidelines relevant to pharmaceutical industry interactions with healthcare professionals
• 60% domestic travel required with overnights and some weekends, including occasional international travelability to use a variety of digital technology platforms and devices to either conduct, present, document or attend meetings
• Must complete initial training and successfully pass all assessments within 90 days of hire

Education Requirements

Doctorate or professional/advanced degree (PharmD, PhD, MD, Physician Assistant, Doctor of Nursing Practice) in health sciences is required. Clinical experience in dermatology or oncology preferred.