Senior MSL, Skeletal Conditions, US Medical Affairs - West Northwest

About the role

The Skeletal Conditions (SC) Medical Science Liaison (MSL) / Senior MSL is a regional field-based position supporting the scientific and business interests of BioMarin by cultivating current and future thought leaders in academic and clinical medicine at the local, regional, and national level through in-depth, fair-balanced scientific exchange and strategic insight gathering.

Responsibilities

• Execute SC medical MSL plan and tactics within assigned territory to meet scientific objectives and company-defined goals for products both marketed and in development
• Develop and periodically refine an approved MSL Territory Plan designed to support and meet strategic medical objectives
• Provide education related to disease state and BioMarin products across product lifecycle to health care providers among specialties including Genetics, Pediatric Endocrinology, Pediatric Orthopedics, and other affiliated specialties
• Serve as a medical/scientific resource through answering unsolicited medical questions and addressing other related medical information queries
• Engage in scientific exchange and provide feedback on emerging clinical/competitive trends
• Maintain clinical and technical expertise in relevant therapeutic area
• Partner with medical and research groups and compliantly collaborate with commercial team
• Support the initiation and development of Investigator Research proposals (IRs)
• Support clinical operations in identifying and interacting with potential investigators for BioMarin products in development as per Medical Affairs therapeutic area plan
• Support the implementation and coordination of external investigator-initiated research
• Participate in local, regional, and national meetings/conferences in support of all scientific and medical objectives
• Review scientific journals, lead, and participate in internal journal clubs
• Support the commercial team in sales team training, medical updates, scientific presentations, journal clubs, and other approved meetings as appropriate
• Have responsibility for assigned special projects and mentoring of other team members
• Self-development: Develops and communicates a professional growth plan. Take responsibility for and actively manage professional development. Continually educates self on market issues, trends, and product knowledge as it pertains to specific business responsibilities in key therapeutic areas
• Affirmatively assure compliance with BioMarin operational guidelines

Qualifications

• MSLBA/BS in life or health sciences; Advanced degree (MS, doctoral level) preferred
• 3 or more years of relevant experience in clinical and 1 or more year as an MSL preferred
• Experience in rare genetic diseases, ACH and/or Skeletal Conditions therapy preferred
• Experience in product launch, development, and execution preferred
• Knowledge of regulations impacting Medical Affairs and field activities in the pharmaceutical industry
• Excellent oral and written communication, organization, and people skills
• Proven record as a team player
• Project management understanding and experience
• Ability to effectively work in a virtual environment and knowledge of virtual and collaborative systems

Skills

• Advanced competence in communication, problem solving and adaptability
• Foundational competence in leadership, strategic thinking and planning, and problem solving and decision making
• 5 or more years of relevant clinical experience, and 3 or more years of MSL/Medical Director experience preferred
• Project Leadership experience preferred

Benefits

Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

N/A