Proclinical is currently working alongside a biotech company searching for a highly motivated, insightful, and resourceful individual to join their Medical Affairs team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a passionate, high profile, high-impact Medical Affairs team, and work in a highly dynamic and collaborative setting.
We are seeking for a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) who will have overall responsibility for leading, managing, and supporting the pre-/post- and launch phase of the lead asset as well as the pre-launch phase of an upcoming FDA approved compound & other pipeline products in a multi-country cluster comprising UK, BENELUX and the Nordic region (Northern Cluster), and will report to the Senior Director, International Medical Affairs.
The MSL will provide regional vision and direction for the medical strategy and ensure that all activities comply with all policies and SOPs and is accountable for the optimal allocation and management of Medical Affairs resources for the relevant products. She/he will support the elaboration of the regional medical plans and will be able to settle an appropriate balance between strategy, plans, objectives and budget. The successful candidate will have significant experience facilitating strong MSL relationships with the external scientific and medical community.
This position is available as a remote position and will have significant expectations for travel within the covered region and occasionally beyond.
What You'll Bring
- Build and develop enduring relationships with HCPs, patient advocacy groups, professional societies and institutions, creating constructive cross-functional partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
- Work with external vendors/service providers, including the Medical agency(ies) of record, in assisting with medical affairs tactics including but not limited to advisory boards and medical education
- Contribute as requested to the development/editing of other important medical communications to support the Medical Affairs activities, which might include briefing documents, written communications, Frequently Asked Question documents, etc.
- Provide medical input for speaker briefings for symposia and congresses, medical education implementation where appropriate
- Develop expert understanding of disease state and current medical and/or regulatory issues related to company products.
- Ensure that key data, strategically aligned scientific communication points, elements from other internal guidance and resource documents are included appropriately in local publications and presentations, and that statements and conclusions are accurate, balanced, and supported by appropriate data
- Participate in relevant cross-functional teams and task forces to represent the Cluster Medical Affairs team as needed. Make presentations to colleagues and senior management as needed
- Participate in discussions regarding the creation of departmental SOPs addressing processes and procedures necessary to achieve organizational objectives and for complying with government regulations and company policy. Ensures adherence to policies/procedures.
- Support internal training of customer facing colleagues, enhancing their knowledge and understanding of clinical data and our medicines if needed
Qualifications
- Scientific or Medical Degree (Pharm D, PhD, MD) required
- Minimum 3 years of pharmaceutical industry experience required preferably in Oncology
- Experience in regional/pan-national roles is beneficial
- Experience/expertise in interpretation of scientific data, market research, competitive intelligence tools, drug information systems, and developing medical educational strategies. Proficiency with Veeva and Microsoft Office; in depth Word, PowerPoint & Excel skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead strategically, drive performance, build alignment, inform, negotiate and collaborate
- Knowledge of local pharmaceutical Code of Practice and relevant SOPs
- Ability to formulate (write) strategic, long-range plans that are aligned with strategies across the organization and to implement them successfully
- Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- High proficiency in English and Dutch. Skills in French is highly beneficial
- Flexible, with positive attitude, strong ability to multitask, prioritize projects effectively and communicate at all levels within the company
If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Vishal Desor at v.desor@proclinical.com
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