Medical Science Liaison

Role :

Knight aspires to be the leading Pan-American (ex-US) partner of choice, with a growing portfolio of innovative and high-quality branded products.

The MSL will enable this corporate ambition by contributing directly or indirectly to its strategic priorities : in-licensing and developing new products across Pan-American markets (ex-US), achieving aggressive top line growth for promoted products and maximizing bottom line contribution across portfolio, and being an organization that acquires, develops, and retains critical talent

The MSL is a professional acting as in-field scientific resource, working throughout a product’s lifecycle, help to ensure that products are utilized effectively, serve as scientific peers and resources within the medical community, and are scientific experts to internal colleagues at companies.

However, the primary purpose of the MSL role is to establish and maintain peer to peer relationships with leading physicians, referred to as Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), at major academic institutions and clinics.

The territory is the province of B C.

Responsibilities :

Scientific Communication

Develop and disseminate in-depth scientific contents on the assigned products or therapeutic area (including but not limited to slide decks, scientific messaging platforms, clinical trials cards, e tc)

Education

• Develop and assist in the assembly of scientific medical learning events and preceptorship programs being responsible for defining the agenda, inviting speakers, and monitoring the event.
• Address unsolicited medical information requests
• Serve as scientific peer-to-peer resource for experts and internal stakeholders

Data Generation

Support the planning and execution of clinical studies, expanded access programs, and local publications, acting as first point of medical review

Insight Collection

• Conduct advisory boards and consultation meetings as per the brand
• strategy Attend conferences and write conference insight reports, including scientific intelligence on main competitors

Medical Projects

• Implement partnership and collaborative projects as per the brand
• strategy Organize and attend medical affairs booths at scientific conferences
• Develop medical materials including scientific slide decks
• Review grant and sponsorship requests

Compliance and Budget

• Follow the applicable SOPs, regulations, policies, and code of conduct.
• Participate in audits and inspection as needed
• Ensure compliance with the assigned budget

Critical Interfaces :

• Scientific exchange and interaction with key health system stakeholders
• Work cross-functionally with the Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance, Medical information, Market Access, and Commercial departments to achieve business strategic imperatives
• Attend to relevant internal meetings (brand team, country strategic meetings, etc.) and third-

party meetings

• Timely collects and communicates to brand team all relevant trends, changes in standard of care, unmet needs and insights identified in-field
• Perform continuous trainings for medical and commercial local teams
• Carry out presentations to regional and / or global teams as needed
• Participate, guide, and review the development of promotional materials for the sales force, together with product and marketing managers, in accordance with established objectives and in line with current legislation ensuring clinical accuracy of messages
• Contribute to the market access strategy, providing the medical expertise in the clinical evidence, real world data
• Provide scientific support for regulatory filing and labelling review
• Collaborate with pharmacovigilance and / or Patient Support Program activities
• Report adverse event and special situation to Pharmacovigilance in a timely manner

Decision Rights :

Supervisory Requirements are Regular, the supervisor is usually available for guidance

Job Qualifications

Experience Required :

1 years of experience in pharma industry (MSL, medical advisor)

2 years of professional, clinical or research experience in a scientific field

• Desirable Knowledge of the neuroscience market and / or women’s health is a plus
• Knowledge of market access, regulatory, commercial and clinical context related to pharma industry, research methodology and good clinical practices

Education, Licenses, and Certifications :

Required :

• Health Science University Degree Desirable
• Advanced scientific degree is an asset (PharmD, PhD, DO, MD)

Required Skills :

• Fluency in English (oral and written)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Result-oriented
• Teamwork attitude Self-management and time organization abilities
• Availability for domestic and international travel
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office : Excel, Power Point, Word)
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