What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Science Liaison position at ALK?
The role:
We currently have an opening for a full-time Medical Science Liaison. This is a remote position based in North Carolina. Reporting to the Associate Director of Medical Affairs, the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will serve as a therapeutic and disease expert who develops and cultivates on-going professional relationships with healthcare practitioners to help achieve positive health outcomes for patients.
In addition to provider-based interactions, the MSL works closely with ALK Sales and Marketing teams to sustain a high level of internal and external scientific communication and to provide scientific leadership for the entire company.
Your responsibility:
- Develop professional relationships with clinical consultants and national/regional thought leaders to ensure communication of medical and scientific information on ALK products and therapeutic areas of interest.
- Conduct peer to peer scientific discussions and maintain a reliable presence with identified thought leaders to ensure they have a medical contact within ALK.
- Assist with the medical and scientific training of field and support staff
- Assist the Company brand and messaging by providing expert guidance on marketing materials and other strategic programs.
- Attend scientific and medical meetings and support development of post-meeting deliverables.
- When needed, serve as a resource for the identification of potential investigators for clinical research.
- Travel requirement is 50%
Your profile:
The ideal candidate for this position will have:
- A Masters degree with PA or NP, PharmD, PhD, or DNP certification
- Biopharmaceutical experience with a minimum of 2 years’ experience and proven therapeutic competence in the disease area; capable of conducting advanced degree level discussions with key customers
- Field-based clinical or research experience related to respiratory disease or allergy
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and networking skills
- A thorough understanding of the FDA, OIG, HIPPA and other ethical guidelines relevant to the pharmaceutical industry
- Strong customer focus
- Business and market knowledge
- Demonstrated record of scientific/medical publication (preferred)
ALK offers:
- Excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision
- Life and Disability insurance covered at 100%
- 401(k) plan with generous employer contribution
- 12 company-paid holidays per year
ALK is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.