Medical Science Liaison, Nephrology - Florida/Puerto Rico

Otsuka•Fort Lauderdale, FL

6d•$150,034 - $224,250•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Science Liaison (Senior Manager) is a field-based member of Otsuka’s ecosystem team and provides clinical, scientific, and health-economic information related to nephrology and immunology disease states and the appropriate use of approved Otsuka products. The role engages key influencers, local practice leaders, healthcare providers, patient groups, and other stakeholders in the Florida/Puerto Rico territory to support patient outcomes and Otsuka’s patient-centric strategy. Working with ecosystem partners, the MSL contributes to local and regional medical strategy, customer engagement plans, and execution of field activities. The role develops external and internal relationships, communicates evidence-based information, gathers medical insights, supports clinical trials and medical collaborations, and contributes to education, training, mentoring, and special projects. Business travel by air or car may be up to 70% of the time, depending on territory size; the preferred living location is a key city within the territory.

Requirements

MD/DO, PharmD, or PhD in life sciences, or a master’s degree with equivalent clinical experience.
Deep understanding of the interconnectivity of health systems and the overall delivery of patient care.
Experience working with healthcare professionals and other decision makers.
At least 3 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical-industry Medical Affairs.
Outstanding business acumen, including knowledge of the industry, Otsuka’s business model and value proposition, competitors, and marketplace dynamics.
Ability to identify solutions focused on improving patient outcomes.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with professional maturity, confidence, and competence.
Strong conflict-resolution skills and demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts effectively and quickly with affected parties.
Ability to work cross-functionally and lead others and project teams strategically.
Ability to summarize and communicate complex information and business objectives concisely and effectively in presentations and other interactions.
Strong understanding of industry legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
Ability to work in an ambiguous environment undergoing transformation.
Demonstrated behaviors aligned with Otsuka’s corporate brand: Perseverance, Unconventional Thinking, and Humility.
Ability to travel by air or car for business up to 70% of the time, depending on territory size.

Nice To Haves

Previous training or experience in immune-mediated kidney disease.
Living in a key city within the territory is preferred.

Responsibilities

Contribute a clinical and scientific perspective to local ecosystem execution plans and coordinate field activities addressing customer challenges and opportunities.
Build and maintain relationships with scientific and medical customers and organizations, including key influencers, local practice leaders, key decision makers, and patient advocacy groups.
Develop understanding of healthcare trends, disease states, Otsuka products, systems, services, and the broader ecosystem landscape.
Deliver business objectives that extend beyond the territory and contribute to the Medical Affairs organization.
Provide evidence-based information on the clinical, economic, and humanistic value of Otsuka and its products, partnering with providers and stakeholders on practical solutions to improve patient outcomes.
Engage local stakeholders whose influence may extend across the region.
Build internal matrix-team relationships to support coordinated customer engagement.
Shape and execute local medical strategies in partnership with regional Field Medical Affairs leadership and within planned timelines.
Lead special projects and take on additional point roles within Field Medical Affairs as requested.
Disseminate disease-state and healthcare-landscape information to field customers according to priorities.
Provide clinical and data-focused training for promotional and disease-state speakers and potentially serve in Otsuka’s speaker bureau.
Collect and submit medical insights to inform decision-making, evidence-generation priorities, and healthcare solutions, including sharing insights at the local ecosystem level.
Support clinical trials, including registrational, post-marketing, and investigator-sponsored trials, as well as health-economic outcomes research and other medical collaborations.
Provide clinical expertise and operational feedback to support clinical-trial site selection and performance.
Mentor peers and contribute to functional and therapeutic development, including onboarding new hires.
Support Safety & Pharmacovigilance investigations, Sales Training medical education, and the Field Medical Center of Excellence through mentoring and sharing best practices.