Medical Science Liaison, Neuro-Oncology, Mid-Atlantic

About the role

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join our dynamic field-based team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in neuro-oncology and experience in developing and enhancing professional relationships with medical thought leaders.

Responsibilities

• KOL Development and Field Engagement: Identify and develop peer-to-peer relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and healthcare providers within the therapeutic area.
• Develop and execute territory plans in alignment with US Medical Affairs plans.
• Identify and communicate key clinical and research issues and insights from KOLs to appropriate departments.
• Provide scientific support for additional activities such as medical congress staffing, advisory boards, and sales training initiatives.
• Positions self as Scientific Expert: Maintain an up to date and high-level knowledge of the therapy area, Jazz products, new and emerging areas of research, therapeutic issues and trends, and competitive landscape.
• Support development of Jazz Pharmaceuticals positioning as the scientific authority in the therapeutic area.
• Attend appropriate scientific congresses to stay abreast of developments and to support Regional, National and local KOL activities and Jazz interests.
• Acquire a broad understanding of local and national protocols and standards of clinical practice and trends in disease management in the US.
• Communicate emerging data and the clinical experience with our products through scientific exchange and peer-to-peer interactions discussing benefits and risks in an objective manner.
• Provide support for data generation activities (company-sponsored studies, collaboration studies, ISTs).
• Provide scientific support for additional activities such as medical congress staffing, advisory boards, and sales training initiatives.
• Medical Affairs Planning and Plan Execution: Contribute to the development of the US Medical Plan and provides input into local strategies and tactics.
• Where needed, manage relevant budget to enable execution of Medical Plan tactics as part of the wider Medical Affairs team.
• Work in a collaborative manner with cross-functional colleagues to ensure a Key Account Management approach.
• Interact with HCPs as a scientific resource to support activities aligned with the Medical Plan including advisory boards, speaker development and clinical trials.

Requirements

• Experience in neuro-oncology.
• Experience in research and critical analysis and communication of complex scientific and medical information and data.
• Clear and concise communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent planning and organization skills, with high-level attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strategic mindset.
• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously.
• Ability to learn quickly, be flexible and results-focused in a rapidly changing environment.
• Demonstrated skills in inter-personal relationship building, networking, collaboration and teamwork.
• Strong capabilities working with digital platforms and tools.
• Excellent command of spoken English.
• Willingness to travel at least 60-70% of workdays; driving required.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PharmD, MD, PhD or equivalent) with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in neuro-oncology.
• License (RN, NP, CNP, PA or equivalent) with a minimum of a Master’s Degree (or equivalent) and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in clinical practice.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a MSL or comparable industry or clinical role is required.
• This is a field position, and applicants must be willing to travel 60-70% time.
• Valid driver’s license and live within 60 miles of a major airport.

Skills

• Experience in neuro-oncology.
• Experience in research and critical analysis and communication of complex scientific and medical information and data.
• Clear and concise communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent planning and organization skills, with high-level attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strategic mindset.
• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously.
• Ability to learn quickly, be flexible and results-focused in a rapidly changing environment.
• Demonstrated skills in inter-personal relationship building, networking, collaboration and teamwork.
• Strong capabilities working with digital platforms and tools.
• Excellent command of spoken English.
• Willingness to travel at least 60-70% of workdays; driving required.

Benefits

Jazz Pharmaceuticals offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k retirement savings plan, and flexible paid vacation. For more information on our benefits offerings, please click here: here.

Pay

The full and complete base pay range is: $160,000.00 - $240,000.00. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, and other pertinent factors. The goal is to ensure fair and competitive compensation aligned with the candidate's expertise and contributions, within the established pay framework and our Total Compensation philosophy.

Schedule

This is a field position, and applicants must be willing to travel 60-70% of workdays; driving required.