Medical Science Liaison in Specialty

Job Description:

Key responsibilities:

• Liaises and supports development of KEEs

• Provides high quality medical and scientific support/communications to internal and external customers (e.g. advisory board meetings, training courses/workshops together with KEEs, support of speakers with presentations and literature research, collection of mVOCs and of insights, analysis and reflecting them on MA Plan, KEE engagement by scientific discussion, Scientific data dissemination, MR training)

• Manages Phase IV studies and IIT and ensures that proposals are aligned with medical objectives within Ferring locally and globally.

• Ensures study projects are in line with Brand objectives.

• Ensures that planned local medical activities are transferred to physicians

• Maintains high level of scientific and technical expertise in therapeutic areas. Develops and increases knowledge of medical literature.

• Prepares and presents critical reviews of scientific publications and congresses, internally and externally.

• Completes necessary documentations in order to ensure knowledge preservation.

• Uses necessary tools to develop and follow up on strategic measures (project plans).

• Monitors competitor activities.

Required Experience & Competences:

• Master’s degree or above major in medical science or clinical medicine.

• At least 5-10 years in scientific professional experience in the Medical Affairs/ Research department in the pharmaceutical companies

• Ph.D in medical science or clinical medicine.

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience of oncology area as MSL with pre-/post-launch activities

Other Posting information

‘Technical’ Competencies

• Scientific acumen: Technical skills with demonstrated scientific mastery in prior therapeutic areas of focus
• Strategic acumen: Good understanding of strategic needs of affiliate organization
• Statistical & data interpretation acumen: Able to understand and interpret data, form own opinion, discuss with KEEs
• Compliance acumen: Good understanding of and compliance with relevant laws and regulations (Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act, Code of Practice, Fair competition code, Ethical Drug Promotion Code, Guidelines for Prescription Drug Marketing Information Provision, etc)

Process Related Core Competencies

• Focus on scientific exchange: Excellent interpersonal skills; constant interactions with KEEs, physicians and patient organizations and internal stakeholders
• Communicating effectively: Excellent communication skills; one-on-one/conference meeting skill with KEEs
• Relating skills: Need to build long-term relationship with KEEs and physicians
• Process management: Planning and organizational skills; self-starters that are capable of working effectively with limited oversight

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