Medical Science Liaison, Oncology (Northern CA, OR, WA, MT, ID)

About the role

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join our field-based team in Northern California, Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho, & Montana. This is a field-based position covering these regions and requires professionals with established personal and scientific credibility to interact with thought leaders and academic centers of excellence.

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.
• Supports development of Jazz Pharmaceuticals positioning as the scientific authority in the therapeutic area.
• Attends appropriate scientific congresses to stay abreast of developments and to support Regional, National and local KOL activities and Jazz interests.
• Acquires a broad understanding of local and national protocols and standards of clinical practice and trends in disease management in the US.
• Provides clinical presentations and information in response to unsolicited questions (as appropriate) in academic, community, and healthcare provider settings in both group and one-on-one situations.
• Communicates 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.
• Provides scientific support for additional activities such as medical congress staffing, advisory boards, and sales training initiatives.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (PharmD, MD, PhD or equivalent) with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the therapeutic area of interest.
• Licenses (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.
• Willingness to travel 60-70% of workdays.
• Valid driver’s license and live within 60 miles of a major airport.

Qualifications

• Ability to research and critically analyze and communicate 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.
• Strong strategic mindset.
• Highly self-motivated and ability 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 are required.
• Excellent command of spoken English.
• Ability and willingness to travel at least 60% of workdays.
• Driving required.

Skills

• Preferred Knowledge of geography, healthcare environment and external experts in academia and medical community.
• Demonstrated ability to develop trust and relationships with opinion leaders in disease states of interest.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements for field-based personnel.
• Experience in oncology.
• Experience as a Medical Science Liaison with a strong track record of success is strongly preferred.

Benefits

This is a field position and applicants must be willing to travel 60-70% time. The successful candidate may also be eligible for a discretionary annual cash bonus or incentive compensation (depending on the role), in accordance with the terms of the Company's Global Cash Bonus Plan or Incentive Compensation Plan, as well as discretionary equity grants in accordance with Jazz's Long Term Equity Incentive Plan. The successful candidate will also be eligible to participate in various benefits offerings, including, but not limited to, 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% time.