Senior Medical Science Liaison, Nephrology - Northeast IL, MN, ND, WI

About the role

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. seeks a Senior Medical Science Liaison to contribute to the development of the ecosystem strategic business plan and identify key stakeholders vital to the ecosystem. The role involves engaging with Key Influencers, Local Practice Leaders, healthcare providers, and patient groups to improve patient outcomes aligned with Otsuka’s objectives.

Responsibilities

• Contribute a clinical and scientific perspective to the local execution plan addressing customer challenges, issues, and opportunities to improve patient care and outcomes.
• Build, cultivate, and leverage external relationships with key scientific and medical customers and organizations to understand evolving healthcare trends, disease states, and Otsuka products.
• Deliver on business objectives impacting the Medical Affairs organization, maintaining a deep understanding of the ecosystem to align with Otsuka’s patient-centric strategy.
• Provide evidence-based information demonstrating the value of Otsuka and its products, collaborate with providers, and other key stakeholders to improve patient outcomes.
• Engage stakeholders at the local level with influence across the region, build and cultivate important internal working relationships, and lead special projects as requested.
• Disseminate disease state and healthcare landscape information to customers, conduct clinical and data-focused training, and assist with Otsuka’s clinical trials program.
• Support other areas of the organization including Safety & Pharmacovigilance, Sales Training, medical education, and the Field Medical Center of Excellence.

Qualifications

• MD/DO, PharmD, or PhD in life sciences required.
• Previous training or experience as an MSL supporting Nephrology programs or in other medical affairs roles in the pharma/biotech industry.
• Experience in immune-mediated kidney disease is preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years' relevant experience in pharmaceutical industry Medical Affairs.
• Outstanding business acumen; knowledge of the industry, Otsuka's business model, and value proposition.
• Able to identify solutions with the overall goal of improved patient outcomes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; professional maturity, confidence, and competence.
• Strong conflict resolution skills; proven ability to achieve conflict resolution effectively and quickly with affected parties.
• Ability to lead others and project teams strategically; strong understanding of industry legal, regulatory, and compliance landscape.
• Knowledgeable about the Otsuka Corporate Brand including Perseverance, Unconventional Thinking, and Humility.

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.