Medical Science Liaison, NF1 (MN, ID, UT, MT, WY, CO, ND, SD, NE, KS, NV, IA, WI) Great Plains
AstraZeneca
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific expert that strategically supports the medical and scientific objectives of Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease’s product/s across the product/s life cycle.
The individual is a peer scientific expert who communicates accurate and applicable science to Healthcare Practitioners (HCPs) within a geographic area. The individual manages and maintains collegial and professional relationships with HCPs and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and identifies and facilitates collaboration opportunities with Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease.
The MSL combines strong business acumen and clinical expertise and serves as a peer-to-peer liaison internally to Medical Directors, USMA Leadership Team, cross-functional partners and externally (HCPs & KOLs).
The MSL should be able to identify problems early on, seek appropriate help and counsel to work past any barriers, and innovate in order to achieve medical goals and objectives.
You will be responsible for:
HCP relationship management
Evaluates their territory to profile and identify the HCPs to engage and build relationships with, as well as identify, important centers of excellence
Develops clear, succinct, impactful HCP engagement plans, aligned with medical strategic goals and objectives. Evaluates and refines plans as needed per the progress against the quarterly focus priorities
Gains HCPs’ trust and respect by effectively providing and communicating relevant scientific/medical information on the company’s products and disease states
Gathers and disseminates HCP insights as appropriate internally to help inform medical strategy
Develops strong working relationships in different external business settings
Scientific knowledge and training
Keeps current with scientific knowledge within assigned products and therapeutic area
Supports scientific exchange of product/disease state with external stakeholders (HCPs) as needed
Provides relevant scientific information to other internal teams and functions as appropriate
Demonstrates a functional understanding of real-world evidence and HEOR
Research & Development
Demonstrates a strong understanding of clinical study design and protocols
Ensures HCPs and stakeholders receive focused and balanced clinical and scientific information
Develops expertise in applicable research outcomes to credibly conduct effective discussion with HCPs
Supports applicable externally sponsored research and clinical trials, as appropriate
US Healthcare system knowledge
Acquires knowledge of the current US healthcare system environment and its impact on the rare disease ecosystem
Builds a basic understanding of the foundations of managed markets
Acquires a basic understanding of the flow of information in managed care and government organizations
You will need to have:
Minimum Education
MD, PharmD, or PhD in biological sciences strongly preferred
Clinical experience in a relevant therapeutic area OR track record of success as an MSL
Minimum Experience
Industry experience is preferred but not mandatory; if no industry experience, therapeutic area experience is preferred
Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Has excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Energetically embraces responsibilities and demonstrates the ability to achieve goals
Has a strong personal initiative
Functions well as part of a cross-functional team
Exhibits excellent time management
Able to work independently
Demonstrates leadership skills and high-level job competencies
Additional Role Requirements
Office is home based. Travel within region 3-4 days per week with 1-2 office days per week
Person should be able to travel minimum ~70% time
Required travel to medical meetings, team meetings and other group meetings (including possible weekends, as dictated by conference schedule)
Candidate is required to live within the territory
The duties of this role are generally conducted in a field environment. As is typical of a field-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation, to travel by public transportation, automobile, train, or plane; work comfortably in a clinical setting; use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; problem solve; engage in complex and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours
At AstraZeneca, we are taking bold action on climate because we recognize the connection between healthy people and a healthy planet. As part of our flagship Ambition Zero Carbon program, we have committed to a fully electric vehicle (EV) fleet by the end of 2025, which means that all of our drivers will be assigned an EV. Ability to travel within territory on a regular basis which will include frequent overnight and weekend travel. Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required).
All activities should be conducted per Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease policies.
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based scientific expert that strategically supports the medical and scientific objectives of Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease’s product/s across the product/s life cycle. The individual is a peer scientific expert who communicates accurate and applicable science to Healthcare Practitioners (HCPs) within a geographic area. The individual manages and maintains collegial and professional relationships with HCPs and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and identifies and facilitates collaboration opportunities with Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease. The MSL combines strong business acumen and clinical expertise and serves as a peer-to-peer liaison internally to Medical Directors, USMA Leadership Team, cross-functional partners and externally (HCPs & KOLs). The MSL should be able to identify problems early on, seek appropriate help and counsel to work past any barriers, and innovate in order to achieve medical goals and objectives.
You will be responsible for:
HCP relationship management
Evaluates their territory to profile and identify the HCPs to engage and build relationships with, as well as identify, important centers of excellence
Develops clear, succinct, impactful HCP engagement plans, aligned with medical strategic goals and objectives. Evaluates and refines plans as needed per the progress against the quarterly focus priorities
Gains HCPs’ trust and respect by effectively providing and communicating relevant scientific/medical information on the company’s products and disease states
Gathers and disseminates HCP insights as appropriate internally to help inform medical strategy
Develops strong working relationships in different external business settings
Scientific knowledge and training
Keeps current with scientific knowledge within assigned products and therapeutic area
Supports scientific exchange of product/disease state with external stakeholders (HCPs) as needed
Provides relevant scientific information to other internal teams and functions as appropriate
Demonstrates a functional understanding of real-world evidence and HEOR
Research & Development
Demonstrates a strong understanding of clinical study design and protocols
Ensures HCPs and stakeholders receive focused and balanced clinical and scientific information
Develops expertise in applicable research outcomes to credibly conduct effective discussion with HCPs
Supports applicable externally sponsored research and clinical trials, as appropriate
US Healthcare system knowledge
Acquires knowledge of the current US healthcare system environment and its impact on the rare disease ecosystem
Builds a basic understanding of the foundations of managed markets
Acquires a basic understanding of the flow of information in managed care and government organizations
You will need to have:
Minimum Education
MD, PharmD, or PhD in biological sciences strongly preferred
Clinical experience in a relevant therapeutic area OR track record of success as an MSL
Minimum Experience
Industry experience is preferred but not mandatory; if no industry experience, therapeutic area experience is preferred
Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Has excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Energetically embraces responsibilities and demonstrates the ability to achieve goals
Has a strong personal initiative
Functions well as part of a cross-functional team
Exhibits excellent time management
Able to work independently
Demonstrates leadership skills and high-level job competencies
Additional Role Requirements
Office is home based. Travel within region 3-4 days per week with 1-2 office days per week
Person should be able to travel minimum ~70% time
Required travel to medical meetings, team meetings and other group meetings (including possible weekends, as dictated by conference schedule)
Candidate is required to live within the territory
The duties of this role are generally conducted in a field environment. As is typical of a field-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation, to travel by public transportation, automobile, train, or plane; work comfortably in a clinical setting; use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; problem solve; engage in complex and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours
At AstraZeneca, we are taking bold action on climate because we recognize the connection between healthy people and a healthy planet. As part of our flagship Ambition Zero Carbon program, we have committed to a fully electric vehicle (EV) fleet by the end of 2025, which means that all of our drivers will be assigned an EV. Ability to travel within territory on a regular basis which will include frequent overnight and weekend travel. Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required).
All activities should be conducted per Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease policies.
The annual base pay for this position ranges from $138,545 to $207,819. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Date Posted
09-Oct-2024Closing Date
Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, religion, creed or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), parental status (including adoption or surrogacy), military status, protected veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion provides reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding an accommodation, please contact accommodations@Alexion.com. Alexion participates in E-Verify.AstraZeneca requires all US employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 but will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required by applicable law.