Medical Science Liaison

Description

• Identify and develop peer-to-peer relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and healthcare providers within the Epilepsy therapeutic area
• Develop and execute territory plans in alignment with US Medical Affairs plans
• Identify and communicate key clinical and research issues and insights from KOLs to appropriate departments
• Participate in medical education for healthcare professionals (HCPs) through on-site presentations at healthcare institutions, investigator meetings, national conferences, advisory boards, or regional meetings
• Provide scientific support for additional activities such as medical congress staffing, advisory boards, and sales training initiatives

Positions self as Scientific Expert

• Maintains an up to date and high-level knowledge of the therapy area, Jazz products, new and emerging areas of research, therapeutic issues and trends, and competitive landscape.
• Establishes reputation as a trustworthy and knowledgeable source of scientific and medical information for the healthcare community.
• Supports development of Jazz Pharmaceuticals positioning as the scientific authority in Epilepsy. Attends appropriate scientific congresses to stay abreast of developments and to support Regional, National and local KOL activities and Jazz interests.
• Acquires a broad understanding of local and national protocols and standards of clinical practice and trends in disease management in the US.
• Provide clinical presentations and information in response to unsolicited questions (as appropriate) in academic, community, and healthcare provider settings in both group and one-on-one situations
• Communicates emerging data and the clinical experience with our products through scientific exchange and peer-to-peer interactions discussing benefits and risks in an objective manner.
• Provide scientific support for additional activities such as medical congress staffing, advisory boards, and sales training initiatives

Clinical Development And Research Management

• Act as primary liaison to investigators interested in performing investigator-initiated trials (IIT)
• Monitor investigator-initiated research, review study design, and oversee milestone requirements to ensure progression of investigator- or company-sponsored clinical research
• Collaborate with medical affairs and clinical organization to support patient enrollment in our company's sponsored clinical trials with site recommendations
• Serve (as needed) as internal scientific advisor in the evaluation of new products and technologies under consideration for portfolio enhancement/expansion

Medical Affairs Planning and Plan Execution

• Contributes to the development of the US Medical Plan and provides input into local strategies and tactics.
• Where needed, manages relevant budget to enable execution of Medical Plan tactics as part of the wider Medical Affairs team.
• Works in a collaborative manner with cross-functional colleagues to ensure a Key Account Management approach.
• Interacts with HCPs as a scientific resource to support activities aligned with the Medical Plan including advisory boards, speaker development and clinical trials.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of geography, healthcare environment and external experts in academia and medical community.
• Demonstrated ability to develop trust and relationships with opinion leaders in disease states of interest.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements for field-based personnel.

Required/Preferred Education And Licenses

• MS/Advanced Practice Degree in scientific and/or medical discipline with a minimum of 5 years experience in Epilepsy -or- MD, PharmD, or PhD is required
• Experience in Neurology or Psychiatry is required and experience in Epilepsy is strongly preferred
• This is a field position, and applicants must be willing to travel 60-80% time
• Valid driver’s license and live within 60 miles of a major airport