Medical Science Liaison West Coast

Fidia Pharma • New Jersey, NJ

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About The Position

The Medical Science Liaison develops peer-level professional scientific relationships with medical, scientific, and therapeutic experts, including healthcare professionals, researchers, managed markets customers, payors, and formulary groups. The role provides actionable information to support the value and appropriate use of Fidia products and serves as a primary field Medical Affairs contact for accurate clinical and scientific information exchange.

The position provides clinical support and data presentations at Fidia-sponsored meetings and seminars; conducts presentations for healthcare professionals and key groups; identifies and presents Investigator Initiated Study proposals for internal review; responds to customer inquiries; identifies study investigators; and participates in or leads scientific advisory boards. It also supports Medical Affairs booths at conferences and develops medical, clinical, scientific, and product-specific educational materials. The role must follow internal processes and applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.

The candidate must reside in the listed territory and have easy access to a major airport. The territory includes Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, or Oakland in California; Phoenix or Scottsdale in Arizona; and Las Vegas in Nevada. Relocation assistance is not provided. Domestic travel of at least 60%, including overnight travel, is required.

Requirements

• Advanced scientific or clinical degree required (MD/DO, PhD, PharmD, ANP/FNP, PA, or equivalent); relevant industry or Medical Affairs experience may be considered in lieu of advanced degree on an individual basis.
• At least 1–2 years of MSL experience, or relevant Medical Affairs experience.
• Knowledge of key targets, customer segments, and market dynamics.
• Excellent presentation skills and demonstrated ability to present clinical and scientific data in varied settings.
• Demonstrated expertise discussing scientific content and context with multiple audiences.
• Excellent project management ability and experience working on projects in a team environment.
• Proven strategic and operational achievements.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and motivate others.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain effective internal and external working relationships; collaborative personality.
• Strong leadership capabilities.
• Thorough knowledge of the regulatory environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-directed.
• Ability to travel domestically at least 60%, including overnight travel.
• Established track record of conducting, interpreting, and presenting basic or clinical research.
• Experience identifying, engaging, and interacting with key opinion leaders and subject matter experts.
• Must reside in the specified geographic territory and have easy access to a major airport.

Nice To Haves

• Orthopedic, musculoskeletal, rheumatology, sports medicine, advanced wound care, dermatology, orthobiologics, or medical devices experience or background is strongly preferred and encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Develop and foster professional scientific relationships with healthcare professionals, clinical and academic researchers, managed markets customers, payors, and formulary groups in line with Medical Affairs objectives.
• Provide actionable information that enhances the value and appropriate use of Fidia products.
• Serve as a primary field Medical Affairs contact and provide accurate clinical and scientific information about Fidia products.
• Provide clinical support and present data at regional and national Fidia-sponsored meetings and seminars.
• Identify opportunities and deliver presentations to healthcare professionals, key accounts, hospital therapeutic committee members, and other essential groups, including presentations of pharmacoeconomic data.
• Identify and accurately present Investigator Initiated Study proposals for internal review and support their consideration.
• Respond promptly to customer inquiries with focused and balanced clinical and scientific information.
• Identify study investigators in alignment with Medical Affairs objectives.
• Participate in and lead scientific advisory boards, and support development of advisory board content.
• Provide Medical Affairs booth support at national and regional conferences and congresses.
• Develop medical, clinical, scientific, and product-specific educational materials, such as slide kits and monographs.
• Follow internal standard processes and comply with regulatory and compliance requirements.

Benefits

• Unlimited access to training and coaching programs aligned with market best practices.
• Professional development opportunities through participation in internal job posting processes.
• Pension fund with company integration.
• Health fund.
• Merit review and referral programs.
• Company canteen.
• Staff discounts.
• Access to a flu vaccination campaign.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree