Our client is a global biopharmaceutical company with approved medicines and a robust pipeline of investigational medicines focused in four strategic therapeutic areas:
genetic medicines, cardio-metabolic diseases, infectious diseases, and central nervous system (CNS).
On its behalf, we are looking for a Medical Science Liaison RARE DISEASE, South Italy
Key Responsibilities
Develop professional relationships with KOLs in core therapeutic areas.
Identify investigator-initiated study (IIS) opportunities and will act as the primary conduit and work directly with the investigator during the IIS
Report emerging clinical trends
Assist in development of advisory boards, symposia and publication planning
Support the Medical Affairs Manager and/or Medical Lead to develop appropriate strategic and tactical plans (e.g.
MAC) for the country/clusterand/or program
Support the Medical Affairs Manager and/or Medical Lead in the review of the promotional material (MRCP) of the country/cluster and/or program and in local language
Be the team expert on all aspects of the MSL role including:
process improvements and sharing of best practice
Foster a collaborative working relationship with Medical Representatives and Commercial colleagues to ensure strategies and business plans are both patient and business focused
Work with the office-based medical affairs team to bring the voice of the field-based MSL into strategy development and material creation
Provide accurate and fair-balanced medical and scientific education using literature, summaries of publications, education and presentation scientific materials and presentations to external and internal customers both proactively and in response to requests for information
Provide scientific support and attendance to conferences and meetings
Ensure relevant and appropriate responses to customer medical inquiries
Maintain a level of expertise in the evolving scientific / therapeutic area and in competitor medicines
Be compliant to Ethics, Compliance and internal policies
**Qualifications**:
Formal Medical, Clinical or Scientific education and relevant MSL experience.
Degree in medical/natural science (PhD, MD) is preferred.
MSL experience strongly preferred within the health care industry
Clinical trial experience with working knowledge of GCP is beneficial
Experience with literature review, synthesis and analysis
Experience in public presentation required
Time and territory management skills required
Ability to organize and prioritize own work schedule
Prior experience in managing a frequent travel schedule
Approximately 50-60% travel is required; overnight travel is required as needed