Medical Science Liaison, Sleep - CA, HI

Jazz Pharmaceuticals•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$160,000 - $240,000•Remote

About The Position

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases, often with limited or no therapeutic options. The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) position serves as the primary field-based scientific expert for Jazz Pharmaceuticals' products. The MSL will establish and maintain scientific and clinical relationships with medical professionals, researchers, and other members of the scientific community in the therapeutic area of Sleep Medicine/Neuroscience. MSLs will also mentor and manage group and individual projects. In conjunction with the National Director, Medical Science Liaisons, Associate Director, Medical Science Liaisons, and Regional Medical Directors, the Medical Science Liaison team will integrate their scientific expertise and knowledge in all interactions and ensure compliant and successful scientific communication and education in disease states of interest to Jazz Pharmaceuticals. This is a field-based position covering California and Hawaii requires professionals with established personal and scientific credibility to interact with thought leaders and academic centers of excellence.

Requirements

Ability to effectively communicate scientific data to both internal and external customers, including opinion leaders and managed care organizations
Thorough understanding of applicable federal and state regulatory requirements for field-based scientific personnel
Demonstrated ability to develop trust and relationships with opinion leaders in disease states of interest
Collaborative, team-based approach; ability to network and partner with internal and external stakeholders, including commercial and R&D partners, medical opinion leaders, academic institutions, large group practices, managed care organizations, medical directors and pharmacy directors in institutional practices
Ability to work evenings and weekends
Ability and willingness to travel 60% of work days
Valid driver’s license and live within 60 miles of a major airport
An advanced doctorate degree (PharmD, MD, DO, PhD or equivalent)
A minimum of 0-2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and/or clinical/research experience (MSL experience preferred)

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of geography and key opinion leaders preferred
Preference will be given those with experience in Sleep Medicine; however, experience in Neurology, Psychiatry or other relevant backgrounds will be considered

Responsibilities

Provide field-based scientific exchange and communication of FDA approved and pipeline products
In support of FDA approved products, work within the Medical Science Liaison team’s objectives
Identify, establish, and maintain scientific relationships with opinion leaders regarding disease-state and product-specific information
Facilitate scientific development of pipeline compounds at research centers, and secure the company’s presence in the designated therapeutic areas
Support the clinical operations organization, as needed, in Jazz Pharmaceuticals sponsored research
Serve as primary liaison with investigators interested in developing and performing investigator initiated research
Cross-functional nature of role requires close alignment with the Medical Affairs, Commercial, and Clinical Development groups
Document and forward reports of adverse events according to Jazz’s policy to ensure safe and effective use of Jazz Pharmaceuticals' products
Attend and provide scientific support of Medical Affairs activities and scientific sessions at regional and national congress meetings
Develop and prioritize solutions to problems, understand relationship between actions and results and able to understand and appreciate needs of customers
Proactively seeks out and demonstrates successful peer coaching of other team members
Successfully manages at least two large cross-functional projects with demonstrated leadership and collaboration skills while successfully maintaining geographical responsibilities