Medical Science Liaison / Senior Medical Science Liaison (NYC, NJ)

About the position The Medical Science Liaison / Senior Medical Science Liaison functions as a highly trained, field-based, scientific expert who engages healthcare professionals to exchange clinical, scientific, and research knowledge. Following regulatory and corporate guidelines, they will facilitate and build scientific relationships and collaborations with the medical/scientific community. This position interacts with local, regional, and national HCPs, societies, and organizations. The MSL position is to provide educational, scientific, and research support for the SOBI rare disease portfolio of products in the hematology franchise. This is a remote position that requires up to 60% of travel. The candidate will have to reside within the territory: New York City and New Jersey

Responsibilities

• Appropriately interact with key thought leaders and healthcare professionals. In an accurate, fair, and balanced manner, exchange scientific information with external parties
• Function as the primary point of contact in the field (Pacific Northwest) for Sobi Medical Affairs
• Report field intelligence to Sobi including competitive information, perspectives about compounds, disease state, and the treatment landscape
• Provide support to the Sobi clinical development and operations teams through site recommendations, site initiation visits, facilitation of communication, and accrual support activities.
• Participate in or lead advisory board meetings at the local, regional, and national level
• Provide internal and external training about preclinical science, clinical data, and outcomes
• Represent Sobi at medical conferences and provide session summaries
• Within guidelines, provide cross-functional support across the company by being a scientific resource
• Develop and maintain an advanced level of knowledge about pertinent studies, compounds, and diseases that would facilitate collegiate and scientific discussions with leading hematology/oncology thought leaders
• Consistently demonstrate a high standard of excellence in the management of assigned territory while also supporting and contributing to the success of colleagues and the MSL organization as a whole
• Frequent travel by ground and/or air is required. Estimated ≥ 60% time away from remote office to support territory size and product support requirements

Requirements

• Accredited doctorate degree in a life-science or basic-science discipline (Pharm.D., D.Sc., D.N.P., Ph.D., or M.D./D.O.)
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate scientific information; respond to inquiries and address needs of key stakeholders
• A minimum of 1 year of MSL experience in therapeutic hematology/oncology
• Demonstrated success managing internal/external stakeholders and leading or influencing cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment including strong teamwork and collaboration
• Proven track record of strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
• Strong written and oral communication skills to shape and articulate a clear strategy/story
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently
• Ability to initiate and maintain relationships throughout the medical community.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive constructive relationships with cross-functional internal team members.
• Demonstrated high level of personal integrity, emotional intelligence, and flexibility.
• Understanding of the highly regulated bio-pharm industry environment.
• Basic understanding of the legal and regulatory environment
• Disease state knowledge, hematology, and rare disease preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Consideration will be given to candidates with an advanced health degree and extensive industry or clinical experience.
• Experience in relevant clinical practice a plus

Benefits

• Competitive compensation for your work
• Generous time off policy
• Opportunity to broaden your horizons by attending popular conferences
• Emphasis on work/life balance
• Collaborative and team-oriented environment
• Making a positive impact to help ultra-rare disease patients who are in need of life saving treatments
• A competitive 401(k) match to support your financial future.
• Tuition and wellness reimbursements to invest in your personal and professional growth.
• A comprehensive medical, dental, and vision package to prioritize your health and well-being.
• Additional recognition awards to celebrate your achievements.

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