Medical Science Liaison

INOVIO PHARMACEUTICALS INC•Plymouth Meeting, PA

133d•Remote

About The Position

INOVIO is a biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing DNA medicines to help treat and protect people from HPV-related diseases, cancer, and infectious diseases. INOVIO's technology optimizes the design and delivery of innovative DNA medicines that teach the body to manufacture its own disease-fighting tools. For more information, visit www.inovio.com. Supports US Medical Affairs (USMA) to execute the Medical Affairs’ strategy; ensures accurate, robust, and appropriate medical/scientific exchange of knowledge and clinical expertise with US stakeholders primarily focused on clinical stage Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis program and INOVIO's DNA Medicine Platform; and partners with internal stakeholders in driving success.

Requirements

Advanced scientific degree (PhD, PharmD, or MD) required
Minimum of 5 years of Medical Affairs experience (ideally as an MSL and preferably in the biotech industry) required
Experience working in rare or orphan disease space
Payer and HEOR experience required
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong formal presentation skills
Excellent planning and organization skills, especially in territory management and KOL development
Strong interpersonal skills commensurate with the need to work closely with both external physicians/scientists and numerous internal business partners
Ability to integrate scientific data into real life practice to meet customer/audience needs, adapting interpersonal style to particular situations and people
Ability to maintain the highest degree of integrity, represent the company’s high ethics, moral behavior, and professionalism
High proficiency in problem solving and strong scientific analytical skills
Willingness/ability to travel up to 60-80%
Knowledge of pharmaceutical/healthcare market, acceptable practices, and related regulations is required. Advanced understanding of clinical/medical science is required.
Strong understanding of regulatory and professional guidelines associated with the compliant dissemination of medical information and HCP engagement (OIG, FDA, AMA, ACCME, and PhRMA guidelines)
Ability to think strategically about communicating to different stakeholders through all scientific engagement channels
Strong, consistent record of executing strategically and tactically in a highly matrixed environment composed of cross-functional, dynamic teams
Ability to critically evaluate scientific literature and evolving competitive landscape
Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision
A current US work authorization is required.

Nice To Haves

Ideally as an MSL
Preferably in the biotech industry

Responsibilities

Executes the company’s Field Medical Affairs’ strategies/tactics for INOVIO's Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis program and DNA Medicine Platform
Maintains in-depth understanding of the disease state, product, competitors, marketplace, related medical areas and regulatory guidelines
Identifies and fosters scientific relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and other healthcare professionals (HCPs) within assigned territory. Maximizes and leverages those relationships by identifying mutually beneficial opportunities that meet the strategic needs of stakeholders
Acts as the primary scientific resource for HCPs and conducts scientific exchange in a compliant manner
Works closely with the Account Directors to identify and appropriately engage with medical influencers/decision makers to help educate the payer and market access community on Inovio and related disease states
Provides timely intelligence and insights on emerging clinical/scientific trends back to the organization, along with opportunities aimed at better meeting the needs of the external healthcare community. Communicates relevant information to internal stakeholders in order to define, update, and support medical strategies. Acts as a contributing partner in developing USMA strategy and cross-functional plans tactics
Demonstrates clinical, scientific and technical expertise and serves as an internal resource
Develops and maintains territory engagement plans with KOLs and other key external stakeholders that are aligned with the US Medical Affairs plan
Delivers training on INOVIO's drug-device combination including use of device and proper administration
Responds to unsolicited scientific inquiries of HCPs integrating scientific data and medical practice to meet customer needs
Collaborates with Account Team to develop strategy, appropriate scientific messages and data to support payer needs and initiatives
Supports company research initiatives across development at the request of Clinical including, but not limited to site evaluation and identification, recruitment, investigator meetings, external expert identification, accrual enhancement, scientific and disease state education, and study management
Supports the planning and execution of medical affairs meetings with external stakeholders (e.g., advisory boards, symposia, conferences, etc.)
Actively contributes to the development and execution of the congress strategy and KOL engagement plan by proactively engaging with KOLs at scientific congresses
Partners and collaborates effectively with internal business partners (field and HQ) as appropriate in support of company business goals
Able to lead cross-functional projects and independently represent the field medical team in all aspects in field-based and home office meetings with INOVIO colleagues
Other related duties as assigned