Medical Science Liaison

Description

The Company

Our client is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies for metabolic liver diseases, including non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), also known as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH).

Their lead therapy has received accelerated approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating adults with NASH and moderate to advanced liver fibrosis (stages F2 to F3). It is currently being evaluated in a Phase 3 trial for the treatment of NASH with compensated cirrhosis.

Location: Germany

Travel Requirements: Travel requirements for this role are expected to be approximately 70% or greater.

Reports to: Medical Director – Germany

Role & Responsibilities

Field-Based Medical role reporting to Medical Director, Germany. The MSL will build scientific partnerships with Healthcare Professionals and decision makers using evidence-based science and non-promotional scientific exchange. The MSL will serve as a point of contact for the latest scientific and clinical information regarding the company\’s novel NASH research program to thought leaders, academic centers, community group practices, and regional professional organizations.

The MSL will report external insights to better understand MASH diagnosis and treatment landscape. Strategically support the development and utilization of disease state educational materials in the field as needed through disease education, scientific collaboration, clinical trial support, and scientific exchange.

Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate must be a skilled relationship developer, with a can-do attitude and entrepreneurial spirit:

1. Proven medical field experience (MSL or similar)
2. Advanced degree in healthcare or science-related area of study (e.g., MD/DO, PharmD, PhD, DNP, PA-C) or other life sciences or equivalent with solid medical/technical background
3. Hepatology/Gastroenterology and/or Fatty Liver experience strongly preferred.
4. Working knowledge of regulatory, health technology assessment, and disease management for NAFLD/NASH strongly preferred.
5. Ability to function well, both independently and within a team setting, in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Team-oriented and ability to work collaboratively towards common objectives.
6. Ability to exhibit an entrepreneurial mindset and proactive approach, demonstrating ownership, adaptability to change, and effectiveness within a rapidly growing organizational environment.
7. Ability to deeply understand and convey emergent scientific information.
8. Good interpersonal skills, including communication, presentation, persuasion, and influence.
9. Proficiency with technology – computers, video conferencing, key software (e.g., Microsoft Office, CRM tools).
10. Willing to travel internationally.
11. Fluent in German and English.

Key Accountabilities:

Thought Leader Engagement & Scientific Exchange

1. Identify, develop and maintain relationships with leading influential experts, key thought leaders (TLs), and health care professionals (HCPs) in fields of medicine or research relevant to the NAFLD/NASH.
2. Build peer-to-peer relationships with TLs and HCPs.
3. Identify and engage key TLs, HCPs, and investigators in proactive scientific exchange on disease landscape and reactive exchange on mode-of-action and clinical data.
4. Represent the company at selected scientific congresses and professional society meetings.

Scientific Expertise

1. Deeply understand the fatty liver therapeutic area (NAFLD/NASH), key stakeholders, and healthcare landscape (i.e., reimbursement/access, diagnostic, testing) in Germany.
2. Help execution of medical plans in Germany by representing the medical expertise in NAFLD/NASH and through scientific engagement with the medical community in Hepatology and Gastroenterology.
3. Attend relevant scientific meetings and conferences and support development of summaries of key data, presentations or symposium.

Cross Functional Support

1. Collaborate with other internal team members (i.e., commercial, payer/access, clinical development) to share regional insights/learnings and contribute to respective strategies.
2. Assist in the scientific training for Commercial and other internal colleagues regarding products and the conditions they treat utilizing approved materials.
3. Provide scientific expertise and support for speaker training and advisory boards as requested.
4. Respond to external inquiries and deliver appropriate clinical and scientific information.
5. Develop and deliver scientific trainings.
6. Gather careful information from TLs/HCPs and report back to help develop clinical, as well as commercial strategy.

Compliance

1. Operate in a highly ethical manner and comply with all laws, regulations, and policies.
2. Complete mandatory training in assigned timelines upon hire as well as when new policies, SOP’s, guidance are issued.
3. Adhere to internal standard processes and comply with regulatory and compliance requirements.
4. Working knowledge of relevant research procedures as well as EMA and other ethical guidelines relevant to the pharmaceutical industry.

TSP Talent Solutions and our customers are affirmative action/equal opportunity employers (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled).

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