Associate Medical Science Liaison - Southwest (AZ, CA, NM, or NV)

Sirtex • Phoenix, AZ

3d • $138,000 - $173,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Associate Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will perform a key role in the clinical and commercial development of SIR-Spheres and any other products currently or later marketed in the US. This role focuses on outreach to and collaboration with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), other Healthcare Professionals (HCPs), and other external stakeholders, while ensuring cross-functional strategic alignment. The MSL will work closely and compliantly with Commercial counterparts and other cross-functional partners to establish new relationships with key experts and HCPs, while cultivating existing relationships. The MSL will be responsible for the timely and high-quality execution of tactics that roll up to the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the team, including outreach to investigators, KOLs, and community physicians; identification of key speakers and supporting speaker training; identification of participants for the Sirtex fellowship program and development/execution of the program; and providing fair and balanced medical information to answer questions from physicians and/or to proactively discuss medical topics as permitted by the US label for Sirtex products.

Requirements

• Advanced life sciences/healthcare degree required (e.g., PhD, PharmD, MD)
• At least 1 year of experience in the pharmaceutical and/or medical device industries with experience working in-house cross-functionally in MSL roles or comparable industry role.
• Proactive, strong leadership qualities and ability to influence and motivate team members.
• Able to work and align with multiple Sirtex internal and external stakeholders and work cross-functionally in a matrix structure.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment.
• Strong attention to detail, well-organized, operationally effective, and able to do both develop project strategies and ensure reliable implementation of projects with a flexible and solution-driven attitude.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time with periodic weekend work expectations (i.e. to attend conferences and/or other meetings).

Responsibilities

• Establish new and cultivate existing HCP relationships: Function as a company spokesperson on clinical programs, clinical trials, and marketing functions that require clinical/medical translation. Identify and develop relationships with KOLs and highly accomplished physicians whose views can shape the landscape of liver cancer management. Develop KOL engagement plan and support relationship management by liaising with MSLs and other cross-functional partners to understand strategic opportunities for KOL/HCP education and engagement and to deliver effective and timely HCP education and medical information. Liaise regularly with internal commercial leaders to share feedback and issues from external experts. Represent Sirtex at medical meetings, conferences, advisory boards, outreach meetings at key institutions, and in interactions with thought leaders and strategic corporate partners.
• Identify strategic opportunities for Medical engagement and collaborate cross-functionally to execute tactics: Identify potential proctors and new users requiring proctoring and support their introduction to TEC program. Collaborate with Commercial counterparts in region and with Medical Affairs Manager to key HCPs to engage. Identify potential participants for fellowship outreach and programs and for new speaker identification and development. Use the Evidence Generation Plan to identify potential drivers of ISR and engage with them as they develop study proposals. Work with ongoing investigators in their region to update Sirtex leadership on study progress and identify and mitigate any delays or barriers.
• Deliver high-quality medical education and support to HCPs: Deliver high-caliber medical education presentations in a variety of settings and to obtain valuable feedback that can be disseminated throughout the organization. Work with Medical Information to ensure that HCP inquiries are addressed in a timely fashion and follow up with HCP as necessary.
• Drive development of field insights: Work closely with MSLs to generate key insight questions, identify broader inferences and implications for the company, and collate information for presentation to Medical team and Leadership to better understand HCP insights and corresponding actions. Translate insights from HCPs into Scientific Communications and Publications deliverables as appropriate.
• Collaborate on internal and external training: Support efforts related to internal training, including Journal Club, Commercial training, and newsletter development.

Benefits

• paid sick and vacation time
• health insurance
• 401k matching program
• Diverse and flexible work arrangements
• A culture of respect, diversity, collaboration, and innovation
• Attractive compensation and benefit packages
• Support ongoing professional growth through career development, on the job experiences and training opportunities
• Challenging work which supports the development of new and better ways to improve clinical outcomes for oncology treatment around the world
• An unwavering commitment to company values, employee safety and excellence

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level