Eastern PA

Galderma•Boston, MA

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Galderma is an emerging pure-play dermatology category leader operating in approximately 90 countries. The company delivers an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium brands and services across Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare, and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since its founding in 1981, Galderma has focused on skin health, meeting individual consumer and patient needs in partnership with healthcare professionals. The company seeks individuals who are results-oriented, embrace learning, bring positive energy, combine initiative with teamwork, and are passionate about making a meaningful impact. Galderma aims to empower employees, promote personal growth, and embraces diversity. The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) for Immunology serves as an internal expert supporting the U.S. nemolizumab team. This role involves developing and maintaining professional relationships with external customers such as physicians, other healthcare providers (HCPs), nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) to provide comprehensive medical and scientific support for nemolizumab in assigned areas of interest. The MSL will focus on providing HCPs, clinical investigators, and professional organizations with proactive and reactive scientific information in a compliant manner.

Requirements

Doctorate degree (Pharm.D., Ph.D., PA, NP and M.D. degrees considered)
Excellent communication, presentation and time management skills
Adaptable, solution oriented and able to work well within a team and relate effectively with external HCP and internal stakeholders
Ability to interface effectively with a variety of technical platforms
Solid understanding of FDA, OIG, HIPAA, and other US regulatory principles
Current working knowledge of US legal, regulatory, and compliance regulations and guidelines
Ability to function with a sense of purposeful urgency in a team-oriented (matrix) environment
Strong scientific and/or clinical acumen
Strong business acumen
Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively with a sense of urgency in an evolving environment
Superior soft skills and demonstrated credibility with medical professionals with ability to develop good relationship

Nice To Haves

1-2 years of MSL/Medical Affairs experience
Three (3) plus years of clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research (can include post-doctoral training i.e., residencies and/or fellowships)
Dermatology or Immunology background
Biologic and/or launch experience

Responsibilities

Identify key opinion leaders and cultivate a network of experts
Drive Regional, National, and International External Expert and Influencer identification, tiering, and development in support for nemolizumab
Prepare and execute key opinion leader (KOL) engagement plans
Develop, maintain, and execute US KOL and US Institution plans within respective geography
Collaborate with health care professionals to identify opportunities for the development of algorithms and guidelines
Execute qualitative and quantitative metrics required per the US medical affairs strategy
Identify, collect and communicate medical insights and feedback gathered from scientific exchange and relevant information to define, update and support medical affairs strategies
Conduct and implement a comprehensive disease awareness tactical plan within the respective geography by serving as an educational resource to healthcare providers on disease state concepts, including providing effective presentations to groups, and participating in 1:1 discussion
Provide in-depth drug, mechanism of action and emerging clinical information to health care providers in the respective geography in a compliant manner
Serve as a liaison to health care professionals and professional organizations and disease state advocacy groups
Support the efforts of patient support groups and educational foundations
Conduct discussions with HCPs to identify potential research gaps
Identify and facilitate opportunities for data generation activities through proposals for posthoc analyses, Investigator-Initiated Trial (IIT), and Medical Affairs-sponsored studies for research that is aligned with Galderma’s strategic focus in a compliant and collaborative manner with home office colleagues
Attend congresses, engage with external stakeholders, prepare congress summaries, and present key perspectives to internal stakeholders including competitor analyses
Provide educational meeting support at scientific congresses
Maintain and stay current on developments in atopic dermatitis and prurigo nodularis by review and study of relevant scientific literature
Develop and conduct external and internal trainings and continuing education (Examples include but not limited to – sales training, speaker training and advisory board alignment with HCPs)
Ensure all activities and responses with external and internal stakeholders are conducted timely and with strict adherence to legal and compliance guidelines
Provide medical and scientific support into the planning and execution of advisory boards and work with physician experts to review speaker presentations and provide additional medical background where requested
Complete expense reports in a compliant and timely manner
Manage travel in an organized and effective manner

Benefits

Competitive and comprehensive benefits program including health insurance
401(k) plan with employer match
Generous paid time off policy
Hybrid work schedules
Opportunity to participate in an annual short-term incentive program that is based on corporate performance with a multiplier focused on individual performance
Competitive wage with shift differential
Annual bonus opportunities
Career advancement and cross-training

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