Medical Science Liaison-Oncology Central U.s.

Medical Science Liaison-Oncology, Medical Affairs

Recordati Rare Diseases, Inc. (RRD) develops high-impact therapies for devastating rare diseases. At RRD, we focus on the few - those affected by rare diseases. They are our top priority and at the core of everything we do.

RRD is a biopharmaceutical company committed to providing often overlooked orphan therapies to the underserved rare disease communities of the United States. RRD's mission is to reduce the impact of extremely rare and devastating diseases by providing urgently needed therapies. We work side-by-side with rare disease communities to increase awareness, improve diagnosis and enhance availability of treatments for people with rare diseases. RRD is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the top talent in the pharmaceutical industry. We provide our employees with a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to grow professionally while making a difference in our patients’ lives.

Reporting Structure

Reports To:

Director, Medical Affairs

Direct Reports:

None

Areas Managed:

Clinical Operations ; Medical Affairs Initiative

Overview

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will serve as our field-based scientific expert whose mission is to foster collaborative relationships with opinion leaders and to facilitate the exchange of unbiased scientific information between the medical community and the company. The MSL will have the clinical/medical affairs expertise to serve as a peer-to-peer liaison internally and externally.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Train staff, including sales team on key scientific and medical topics in relevant therapeutic areas.
• Deliver clinical and scientific presentations to health care professionals including oncologists and hematologists. Support medical community with up-to-date medical information, robust diseases expertise and product information.
• Maintain compliance with all internal and external legal and regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate with physicians on medical affairs initiatives including providing assistance with publications and investigator initiated trials as well as company sponsored research.
• Respond to unsolicited medical information requests using a customized approach.
• Understand the role and contributions provided by Medical Science Liaisons and Medical Affairs.
• Develop and maintain peer-to-peer collaborations and relationships with key medical experts in relevant therapeutic areas.
• Support clinical initiatives including assessment and selection of clinical investigations, site identification, registry and presentation of final approved data.
• Participate in the development and review of professional slide decks, medical letters, and clinical summaries.
• Provide scientific support at medical conferences.
• Perform additional duties as may be assigned.
• Provide medical and scientific input into the planning and execution of Advisory Boards. Work with physician experts to review speaker presentations and provide medical references when requested.

Education and Experience

• Familiarization with drug development process, FDA, ICH, and GCP guidelines.
• Experience implementing, monitoring, and/or managing clinical trials for academic clinical research or pharmaceutical/biotechnology company a plus.
• Advanced scientific degree (M.D., D.O., Ph.D., Pharm.D., CGC) or equivalent in Medical, Biological Sciences required.
• Minimum of two years of experience in Medical Affairs/Clinical functions

Knowledge and Skills

• Project management experience a plus.
• Excellent time management and ability to work independently.
• Ability to review and interpret clinical data.
• Experience with rare diseases a plus (including Medical Affairs, clinical practice, research).

Competencies and Attributes

• Communicates in a clear, concise and convincing manner. Listens effectively.
• Strong relationship building skills
• Solves issues of moderate complexity.
• May be called on to assist in developing new members of the company.
• Works independently on issues where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of different factors.
• Monitors expenditures.
• Responsible for tactical implementation of pre-defined programs and projects.
• Pursues self-development.
• Behaves in an honest, fair and ethical manner.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Based upon job requirements, employee may be required at times to attend meetings including travel out of state over weekends and nights. Employee must be able to freely operate and travel by car and train/plane modes of transportation. Employee is required to have a valid driver’s license and means of transportation.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to fly via commercial air carrier.

This is largely a sedentary role; however, the employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Occasionally is required to lift and/or move light to moderate weight up to 25 lbs.

Location/Travel

• Approximately 60% of travel required.
• This position is field-based, near a major airport.

FLSA Classification

• This position is considered exempt.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Recordati Rare Diseases to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Further, Recordati Rare Diseases will not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Recordati Rare Diseases will provide reasonable accommodate for qualified individual with disabilities.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required.