Medical Science Liaison – Midwest

Organon • Minneapolis, MN

8d • $185,200 - $315,100

About The Position

The Field Medical Director is a field-based professional with scientific, clinical, and therapeutic-area expertise who provides medical and scientific support for Organon’s Dermatology programs. The role engages in scientific exchange with medical and scientific experts, including healthcare professionals and managed markets customers; identifies potential pre-clinical, clinical, and post-marketing study investigators in alignment with corporate objectives; responds to customer inquiries with focused, balanced clinical and scientific information supporting appropriate product and service use; provides information that clinically differentiates products; and delivers clinical support and data presentations regionally and nationally. The territory includes Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Iowa, and Minnesota.

Organon is a global healthcare company focused on women’s health, biosimilars, and a diverse portfolio of health solutions. Its stated vision is “A better and healthier every day for every woman.” The company describes itself as an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion, innovation, and belonging.

Requirements

• PharmD, PhD, MD, NP, PA, or equivalent education.
• Five years of clinical practice and/or pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong, collaborative, long-term relationships with healthcare professionals, decision makers, and organizations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in one-on-one and group settings, and ability to work as a dedicated team player.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify medical engagement opportunities and develop and drive scientific engagement goals and objectives.
• Clear understanding of clinical research methodologies and ability to independently evaluate and translate scientific material effectively and credibly.
• Ability to travel locally, regionally, and nationally up to approximately 50% when appropriate.
• Highly motivated self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to personal and career development.
• Desire to work in a quickly changing, fast-paced, growing business.
• Dedication to delivering results and shaping strategic business goals, with willingness to take hands-on action to get the job done.
• Ability to overcome ambiguity and challenge the status quo.
• Ability to manage multiple programs with competing and aggressive timelines, prioritize activities, and work independently.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; experienced presenter of key messages to broad audiences, including senior stakeholders.
• Must satisfy applicable travel and credentialing requirements, including associated vaccination prerequisites.
• Valid driving license field is listed, but no specific requirement is provided.

Nice To Haves

• Dermatology or Allergy/Immunology experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and maintain long-term collaborative relationships with healthcare professionals, professional organizations, patient advocacy groups, payers, decision makers, and other key stakeholders in the assigned therapy area and geography.
• Maintain clinical, scientific, and technical expertise in dermatology.
• Present data and conduct balanced peer-to-peer scientific dialogue on Organon’s products with healthcare professionals, academic institutions, clinical investigators, and other stakeholders, consistent with company policies and procedures.
• Collaborate on the development and implementation of the scientific communication plan, medical-to-medical materials, and research, including facilitating investigator-initiated trials and working with Clinical Development colleagues on investigator selection, relationships, and site performance and recruitment.
• Assist with scientific training for Commercial and other internal colleagues regarding products and the conditions they treat, using approved materials.
• Provide scientific expertise and support for speaker training and advisory boards as requested.
• Represent Organon at national and regional medical meetings to increase awareness, support Medical Information booth activities as needed, cultivate relationships and scientific exchange, and gather real-world insights from healthcare professionals to share internally and help inform strategy and plans.
• Respond to unsolicited medical information requests while adhering to policies and procedures for providing medical information and documenting requests.

Benefits

• Retirement savings plan
• Paid vacation and holiday time
• Paid caregiver, parental, and medical leave
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage, subject to applicable plan terms and conditions

What This Job Offers

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