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Medical Science Liaison

Pharmacyclics, Inc.

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Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posted Date: 5/2/2013 Position Type: Full time Job Code: 289 Required Education: Doctorate/PhD Areas of Expertise Desired: Medical Affairs

Description

Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) are field-based and report to the Director, Medical Sciences and function within the scope of Medical Affairs (MA).  MSLs are scientifically trained professionals with strong clinical and/or scientific backgrounds who must have excellent communication skills.  They are responsible for identifying, developing, and managing relationships with current and future hematology thought leaders in academic and community practices.

The core responsibilities for the MSL are:

Exchange complex medical & scientific information with the hematology community.
Develop significant scientific relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and other disease experts.
Provide medical/scientific presentations to internal & external groups.
Provide Medical Teams with feedback and insights from interactions and discussions with HCPs.
Assist with awareness of company-sponsored clinical trials and investigator-initiated trials (ISTs).
Provide support at professional meetings, including staffing exhibits, collecting competitive intelligence and developing tools that support the function.


Job Duties/Responsibilities:  

Adhere to corporate and healthcare compliance guidance in all activities, including those related to clinical trials, scientific interactions with internal and external groups, and responses to unsolicited requests for medical/scientific information.
Maintain clinical, scientific, and technical expertise in specific therapeutic areas; review scientific journals, attend scientific and key technical meetings.
Represent the company and Medical Affairs during exchanges with the medical/scientific community.
Establish and maintain ongoing long-term collaborative peer-to-peer relationships with hematologists within their assigned territory.
Respond to and document unsolicited requests for scientific information for Ibrutinib and other products, including those in development.
Assist with clinical trial awareness and
Engage with assigned Cooperative Groups to support their scientific and research needs that are consistent with Pharmacyclics Medical Affairs strategy.
Collaborate with publication planning to support development of publications and communications.
Facilitate investigator interactions with Medical Directors.
Provide clinical input and training to internal functions within regulatory guidelines.
Provide support for content development and delivery of clinical presentations at Advisory Boards.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

PharmD, PhD or RN with advanced degree preferred.
5+ years of experience in hematological malignancies, required.
5+ years of experience as field-based MSL, required.
8+ years of experience in industry (e.g., biotech/pharmaceutical/medical device company, Contract Research Organization), academic research, or public health
Experience with clinical research, publication activities, congress/conference and presenting scientific data
Experience functioning as a field-based employee


Qualifications:

Training and/or knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and global regulations
Ability to effectively build relationships and work with global medical thought leaders
Think strategically; apply knowledge and analytical skills in a highly regulated environment; and align medical and commercial strategies
Ability to summarize complex information and present in a clear, concise, and scientifically accurate manner to a range of audiences
Knowledge of ICH guidelines, FDA Drug Regulations with respect to DDMAC, PhRMA Principles on Conduct of Clinical Trials and Communication of Clinical Trial Results, and OIG Compliance Program Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers.
Excellent communication skills
Strong problem solving, decision-making, influencing, and negotiation skills.
Able to travel overnight (60%)
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