Medical Scientific Liaison - Neurology

Overview

The Medical Scientific Liaison – Neurology engages with Scientific Leaders (SLs) and Key Decision Makers (KDMs), drives scientific initiatives and provides medical and strategic support to the cross-functional team. The MSL will cover mainly Germany and support Austria and Switzerland. The therapeutic area will primarily regard neurology and specifically the migraine area but may also include support of other therapeutic areas.

Responsibilities

• Engage in non-promotional, peer-to-peer exchange of medical and scientific information with SLs or KDMs to the extent permitted by law and local regulation, local industry codes, and other provisions of the Guiding Principles for Ex-US GMA External Stakeholder-Facing Activities.
• Gain deep insights on disease, therapeutic area and healthcare needs, data gaps and challenges in their local geography.
• Represent Medical Affairs at local or regional non-promotional medical events (e.g., Medical Congresses and Symposia); may collaborate in the coordination of pre-event scientific information and post-event scientific summaries.
• Respond to unsolicited requests for medical, scientific, pipeline or marketed product information or indications from SLs or KDMs, utilizing appropriate approved scientific materials.
• Respond to unsolicited requests for information on company research and/or grant activities by directing SLs or KDMs to appropriate company resources for grants, sponsored clinical trial involvement, and outcomes research.
• Organize and participate in medical and scientific exchange activities, including hospital lectures, journal clubs, expert input forums, and advisory boards; may take the role as presenter.
• Share, on a reactive basis, the publicly available areas of interest with SLs and direct them to the appropriate resources for further information.
• Provide medical/scientific support, including written documentation and/or verbal interactions for Health Technology Assessments and formulary decisions, following the principles of scientific exchange as outlined in the Guiding Principles for Ex-US GMA External Stakeholder-Facing Activities.
• Conduct country Advisory Boards and Expert Input Forums in line with the strategy.

Internal Support

• Support Medical Affairs Plans development and implement its activities.
• Provide insights on scientific gaps, ideas and other topics gathered from scientific exchange to inform areas of interest, development programs, and company strategy.
• Support company commercial colleagues by providing on-label or disease state scientific training, when requested and where allowed.
• Provide scientific support to patient access programs.
• Support the identification of potential study investigators for sponsored studies, at the request of the clinical trials organization personnel.

Required Education, Experience, and Skills

• Strategically and consistently demonstrates the capability of peer-to-peer scientific exchange across the Scientific Engagement Model (SEM); while providing back information to internal stakeholders via organization systems, thoroughly and strategically.
• Strategically and consistently demonstrates the capability of research support across the SEM; leveraging internal systems and executing in a manner that meets organizational needs.
• Strong scientific baseline knowledge in assigned therapeutic area(s).
• Strong knowledge about clinical trial methods, implementation, and data interpretation.
• Sound scientific understanding and eagerness to continue learning about a specific therapeutic area.
• Ability to present scientific and other technical information with confidence, in a way that engenders trust and credibility.
• Excellent communication skills, including listening and probing skills, across a variety of internal and external audiences.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to function within a team environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time and work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Medical degree, PhD in health sciences, PharmD or equivalent Life Sciences degree
• At least 2 years’ field medical experience as an MSL or equivalent
• Fluent in German and English
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, presentations) and interpersonal skills
• Experienced in scientific exchange and contacts with health care professionals
• Excellent team player and strong collaboration skills and ability to function within a cross-functional team environment
• Excellent project management skills and planning skills
• Scientific knowledge of the therapeutic area is a plus

Secondary Job Description

Who We Are: Organon delivers ingenious health solutions that enable people to live their best lives. We are a $6.5 billion global healthcare company focused on making a world of difference for women, their families and the communities they care for. We have an important portfolio and are growing it by investing in the unmet needs of Women’s Health, expanding access to leading biosimilars and touching lives with a diverse and trusted portfolio of health solutions. Our Vision is clear: A better and healthier every day for every woman.

Equal Opportunity: We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our applicants.

Annualized Salary Range information varies by country. Please note: Pay ranges are specific to local market and therefore vary from country to country.

Employee Status: Regular

Relocation: No relocation

VISA Sponsorship: Available per local regulations

Travel Requirements: Organon employees must be able to satisfy all applicable travel and credentialing requirements, including vaccination prerequisites

Flexible Work Arrangements: Optional

Shift: Standard

Valid Driving License: Required

Hazardous Material(s): Not specified

Number of Openings: 1

Requisition ID: R535021