Medical Science Liaison - Pennsylvania/New Jersey
About the role
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) contributes to the development of the ecosystem strategic business plan and identifies key stakeholders that are vital to the ecosystem. The MSL is a credible partner responsible for providing clinical, scientific and health economic information related to CNS disease states and the appropriate utilization of approved Otsuka products within an ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Contributes a clinical and scientific perspective to the local execution plan that addresses customer challenges, issues, and opportunities, to bring about improved patient care and outcomes.
- Builds, cultivates, and leverages external relationships with key scientific and medical customers and organizations within their territory.
- Develops and maintains a deep and comprehensive understanding of the ecosystem to ensure alignment with Otsuka’s patient-centric strategy and priorities.
- Engages stakeholders at the local level that has some influence across the region.
- Collects and submits medical insights that drive decision making and prioritization of evidence generation efforts and healthcare solutions.
- Supports Otsuka’s clinical trials program, including registrational, post-marketing and Investigator-Sponsored Trials (ISTs).
Requirements
MD/DO, PharmD or PhD in life sciences required. Understanding of the interconnectivity of health systems, overall delivery of patient care, and experience working with healthcare professionals and other decision makers. Minimum 2 years relevant experience in pharmaceutical industry Medical Affairs. Previous training or experience in CNS disease is preferred.
Qualifications
- Strong business acumen; knows the industry, Otsuka's business model and value proposition, key competitors, and other marketplace factors/dynamics.
- Able to identify solutions with the overall goal of improved patient outcomes.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills; exhibits professional maturity, confidence, and competence.
- Strong conflict resolution skills: proven ability to achieve conflict resolution effectively and quickly with affected parties and work in a cross-functional environment.
- Ability to lead others and project teams strategically.
- Strong understanding of industry legal, regulatory, and compliance landscape.
Skills
Strong understanding of industry legal, regulatory, and compliance landscape.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, company provided basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, a generous 401(k) match, flexible time off, paid holidays, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits.
Pay
$150,034.00 - $224,250.00, plus incentive opportunity
Schedule
Typically, actual pay will be positioned within the established range, rather than at its minimum or maximum.