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