Medical Science Liaison - Neurology - Az, Nm, Nv

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OVERVIEW

This Medical Science Liaison position is a field-based position, covering Arizona/New Mexico/Nevada, with the ideal candidate preferably residing in Phoenix.

The Mission of Sanofi’s MSL Team and the Medical Science Liaison is to be the trusted scientific partners in the field for external experts and decision-makers engaging in mutual scientific exchanges to accelerate data dissemination. Sanofi’s Medical Field base teams enhance the understanding of the scientific and medical value of our products in the therapeutic area and gather new insights by bringing cutting edge scientific exchange today that accelerates medical innovation tomorrow

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is field-facing role whose main objectives are to:

• Be the trusted scientific partner to key external experts by conducting timely, appropriate and frequent scientific exchanges to enhance the understanding of the scientific and medical value of our products.
• Demonstrate operational understanding and risk management by ensuring excellence in execution of all governance processes
• Recognize, record and share insights that deepen our understanding of the needs of patients, consumers, regulators, payers, and healthcare providers and proactively contributes towards identifying unmet needs.
• Maintain effective and appropriate communication among internal stakeholders (Medical Affairs colleagues, Medical Information and Commercial Operations) while maintaining full compliance with relevant company, industry, legal and regulatory requirements
• Keep abreast of medical and scientific developments in the therapeutic field to help identify and critically assess research opportunities and to play a supportive role in the execution of evidence generation plans to enhance the value of our products in a real-world setting
• Execute on stakeholder engagement plans to gather data, develop and share medical insights that contribute to enhancement of Sanofi’s key medical messages, plans and future research.

TERRITORY: Southern California

JOB OBJECTIVES

Engages external stakeholders on medical and scientific information exchange for the therapeutic area during an one-on-one interactions and group settings, exhibiting excellent scientific and clinical knowledge

• Support speakers training to ensure continued scientific support in the field. Responds to unsolicited request for medical information associated with supported products and disease state area.
• Uses defined systems to maps, identify, profile, and prioritizes stakeholders in line with the therapeutic area medical plan and looks for opportunities to collaborate and build a value based partnership addressing the HCPs therapeutic goals.
• Actively engages with appropriate stakeholders on medical, clinical, epidemiologic, and scientific topics to advance their understanding of the disease by sharing information and answering questions based on approved material within Regulatory guidelines.
• Organizes educational meetings or local scientific advisory boards when requested.
• Establishes robust, long-term peer relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and other stakeholder partners
• Effectively utilizes the Scientific Engagement Model to plan territory and individual stakeholder (Key Opinion Leaders, payers, HCP, etc.) medical strategy and engagement interaction plans consistent with the Field Base Medical Activity Plan and medical function priorities.
• Effectively utilizes the Scientific Engagement Model for attending and establishing a Sanofi Medical presence at relevant scientific congresses, symposia as directed.
• Uses strong knowledge of relevant diseases and disease management protocols, healthcare environment and competitors to articulate the medical and scientific value of our products with external experts.
• Engages with appropriate stakeholders to understand the state of healthcare policies and guidelines as they relate to clinical practices at a local, state, regional, federal, or national level.

Gathers data and generates insights from stakeholder interactions and provides feedback to the organization

• Maintain awareness of and assesses emerging evidence in disease area to educate and enhance discussions with key stakeholders.
• Record/report insights and information appropriately, using available mechanisms and tools.
• Recognize and collect feedback/reactions from multiple data sources and various stakeholders.
• Critically and routinely evaluate and discern from the information gained from published studies, and stakeholder interactions to develop key insights that deepen our understanding of the market’s needs and opinions of external stakeholders and therefore contribute to enhancement of Sanofi’s scientific messages, plans, strategy, systems, and product development.

Collaborates effectively with internal stakeholders

• Contribute to the creation of material for internal and external stakeholders where applicable, following internal Sanofi policies, and Federal and National Policies as applicable.
• Collaborate, as directed, with Commercial Operations, Business Development, Regulatory, etc. to facilitate diligence reviews, medical and safety evaluation, product positioning, lifecycle evidence planning, and compliance needs.
• Distribute relevant scientific and medical information and key external insights to internal stakeholders when requested.

Supports evidence-generation activities by aiding in data acquisition and identifying opportunities for further data collection clinical or investigator-led

• Maintains awareness of clinical trial activity within territory and suggests clinical trials sites as requested.
• Responds to unsolicited requests regarding interest in investigator sponsored studies (ISS), and supports ISS submissions through appropriate internal processes.
• Identifies data collection opportunities during stakeholder interactions and reports these using approved processes.
• Monitors disease epidemiology and provides support, including protocol development, when needed on various types of studies: long-term surveillance, compliance, pharmacovigilance, and effectiveness studies

CONTEXT OF THE JOB / MAJOR CHALLENGES

• Effectively mediate KOL's complex and controversial opinions vs; corporate policy decisions ensuring KOL relationships/medical strategy are not negatively impacted.
• Possible substantial travel: nationally and internationally.
• Able to operate independently (with minimal supervision) and navigate complex regulatory environments in person and via digital channels from remote (non-office based) environment.
• Ensure regulatory boundaries re non-promotional activities are respected vis-à-vis commercial partners

SCOPE OF ROLE / OUTPUT

• Accountability for [add country/area name] level with reporting mainly to Medical Affairs
• Executes on defined KOL territory strategy that is targeted to address diverse stakeholder needs (payers, patients, KOLs, HCP etc.) and is aligned with company objectives.
• Uses approved scientific data during KOL interactions to advance the understanding of the therapeutic area.
• Develops relevant territory engagement plans in line with the medical strategy and supports the team’s medical plan execution.
• Plan day-to-day interactions, including discussion points in accordance with Medical Affairs strategy, establishing a frequency of interactions per stakeholder per year to ensure that objectives are met.
• Manage a base of 25-35 stakeholders; developing and maintaining stakeholder engagement tracking database.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a technical, scientific or medical field (MD, PhD, Pharm D,) preferred, or other Relevant Life Sciences Degree (RN/MS) with Healthcare Specialty required.

Experience

• MSL experience highly preferred.
• Ability to interpret key scientific data and translate this information to meet educational and research needs.
• Experience in working on multi-disciplinary teams and managing significant volume of projects.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience required.
• Neurology experience highly preferred.
• Clear understanding of medical practice, clinical decision making and healthcare systems related to patient care.
• Understand the design and execution of research studies.
• Demonstrated ability to address educational and research needs through delivery of cutting edge scientific/evidenced based data.
• Exemplary communication and presentation skills.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

• Emotional intelligence to appreciate the needs and context of the learner while also cultivating an environment of positive challenge aimed towards growth and knowledge acquisition
• Ability to think strategically and innovatively to accomplish goals and projects
• Ability to prioritize and manage time in order to complete field medical tactics and KPIs with high quality while also managing work team projects and responsibilities
• Working knowledge of English as a second language.
• Proficiency in digital tools.
• Demonstrated curiosity in principles of adult learning, educational design and implementation of training and innovation in the context of today’s modern learning environment
• Ability to initiate and maintain collaborative relationships (internally and externally) and communicate effectively and positively in an acute high pressure environment
• Knowledge of compliance policies which govern the MSL role and functions of Medical

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

The salary range for this position is $133,966.88 - 178,622.50 to $223,278.13. In addition to sales incentive (role may my eligible for long term incentive depending on level and performance); all compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the link, www.benefits.sanofiusallwell.com

This position is eligible for a company car through the Company’s FLEET program.

Candidates must complete all fleet safety training and must maintain an acceptable driving record regarding accidents and incidents.

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