Medical Science Liaison at Aspen Pharma Group

JOB PURPOSE:

This position is a field-based position for the Oncology therapeutic area within the Medical Affairs organization, to maximize Aspen’s value propositions through first-class medical and scientific projects, services and expertise, with key scientific customers. The MSL will interact with healthcare professionals to communicate and advance the scientific platform as aligned with Aspen’s corporate goals and objectives. The MSL is an integral position in assuring accurate, clear, and valued information regarding our scientific platform is communicated to multiple levels within the medical community. The MSL will communicate complex cutting-edge scientific information and research concepts to healthcare decision makers. The role may also include clinical and pharmacoeconomic value discussions with payers and formulary decision makers. The MSL is also responsible for training key stakeholders (both internal and external) to ensure they are updated on new data. In addition, the MSL will provide insights and feedback based on field interactions and scientific support consistent with Aspen’s corporate goals and objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and maintain an in-depth scientific and clinical understanding of related clinical area
• Identifies, develops and maintains collaborative relationships with current and future KOLs, scientific experts, cooperative study
• groups  and study sites 
• Engage in scientific exchange with healthcare professionals to communicate and advance the scientific communication platform, as aligned with Aspen’s corporate goals and objectives
• Communicate complex, cutting edge, scientific information and research concepts to healthcare professionals
• Respond to unsolicited inquiries consistent with the MSL compliance standards
• Provide and/or present field observations and insights to internal stakeholders
• Delivers targeted internal training for selected topics (e.g. study update, congress news, latest scientific developments)
• Supports Head MSL/Medical Manager in developing local territory Medical tactics 
• Execute scientific engagement plan according to annual MSL goals and metrics
• Develop and implement local KOL plans in line with scientific engagement plan
• Develops required qualitative and quantitative reports; collates competitor information
• Implements and disseminates high quality medical and scientific  educational programs
• Attend and support congress activities as aligned with strategy
• Ensures society engagement: MSL support of international, regional and local congresses
• Identify / recommend sites for Aspen’s partners clinical trials in conjunction with clinical development organizations 
• Manage the field activities related to the submission and execution of Investigator Supported Studies (ISS) in line with Aspen’s existing policies
• Provide scientific support, consistent with the MSL compliance standards, for commercial, corporate accounts, and other matrix colleagues who may forward HCP inquiries
• Discusses scientific value messages, clinical outcome,s and patient benefits with KOLs, hospital pharmacists and local payers in close collaboration with KAM/Market Access 
• Lead and/or participate on committees or project teams that support MSL strategies and tactics as delegated by Brand Team
• ~80 % travel/infield
• Ensures conduct of work in line with compliance regulations

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Medical or scientific education or experience from similar positions
• Advanced degree (MBChB, PhD) preferred or strong demonstration of equivalent combination of relevant educational and professional training

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in industry, or a related scientific field in academia
• Experience affiliate Medical Department or Clinical Development
• Willingness to travel; possesses valid driver’s license
• Experience with clinical study management and conduct
• Medical / scientific research experience
• Network of customer contacts

KNOWLEDGE:

• Scientific expertise in the therapeutic area, related products, disease state, and interested in latest discoveries 
• Knowledge of value messages, clinical outcomes and patient benefits for the products
• Has solid understanding of country health care system and decision-making, stays on top of changes 
• Demonstrates strong project management and presentation skills
• Knowledge of commercialization and business practices
• Good knowledge of clinical research, drug safety, legal and compliance environment
• Willingness to continuously expand medical, scientific, market, and industry knowledge

COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIORS:

• Is approachable and trustworthy, builds constructive and effective lasting relationships
• Acts with customers in mind
• Defuses even high-tension situations comfortably, sees issues as opportunities
• Plans project by setting objectives and goals, and time lines
• Identifies roadblocks and overcomes them; completes deliverables on time
• Presents convincingly and confidently in a variety of formal settings; adjusts to audience with ease, brings the message across
• Attentive and active listener, hears people out
• Communicates pro actively and constantly keeps all internal and external stakeholders updated
• Creates a climate in which people want to do their best and like working 
• Inspires and enthuses others
• Acts as role model by being open, honest, cooperative and living the Aspen Values
• Can find common ground and gain co-operation smoothly
• Uses scientific expertise to influence medical practice
• Is action-oriented, turns decisions into practice
• Is able to effectively work in the matrix
• Can leverage the collaboration with other functions such as Commercial and Access