MSL / Sr MSL New York - Immunology
About The Position
The Medical Science Liaison / Senior Medical Science Liaison is a highly trained, field-based scientific expert who engages healthcare professionals to exchange clinical, scientific, and research knowledge. Following regulatory and corporate guidelines, they will facilitate and build scientific relationships and collaborations with the medical/scientific community. This position interacts with local, regional, and national HCPs, societies, and organizations. The MSL provides educational, scientific, and research support for the SOBI rare disease portfolio of products in the Immunology franchise. This is a remote position requiring up to 60% travel. The territory covers New York Metro, NJ, DE, and VA. Candidates are preferred to reside in one of the covered states to be considered. Qualified applicants in adjacent or nearby states who can travel within the territory are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- Accredited doctorate degree in a life-science or basic-science discipline (Pharm.D., D.Sc., D.N.P., Ph.D., or M.D./D.O.)
- Ability to understand and effectively communicate scientific information; respond to inquiries and address needs of key stakeholders
- A minimum of 1 year of MSL experience or related clinical experience in therapeutic rare disease, hyperinflammation, immunology
- Demonstrated success managing internal/external stakeholders and leading or influencing cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment, including strong teamwork and collaboration
- Proven track record of strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
- Strong written and oral communication skills to shape and articulate a clear strategy/story
- Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently
- Ability to initiate and maintain relationships throughout the medical community.
- Demonstrated ability to build positive, constructive relationships with cross-functional internal team members.
- Demonstrated high level of personal integrity, emotional intelligence, and flexibility.
- Understanding of the highly regulated biopharmaceutical industry environment.
- Basic understanding of the legal and regulatory environment
Nice To Haves
- Consideration will be given to candidates with an advanced health degree and extensive industry or clinical experience.
- Experience in relevant clinical practice a plus
- Disease state knowledge, hematology, and rare disease preferred.
Responsibilities
- Appropriately interact with key thought leaders and healthcare professionals. In an accurate, fair, and balanced manner, exchange scientific information with external parties
- Function as the primary point of contact in the field for Sobi Medical Affairs
- Report field intelligence to Sobi, including competitive information, perspectives about compounds, disease state, and the treatment landscape
- Support the Sobi clinical development and operations teams through site recommendations, site initiation visits, communication facilitation, and accrual support activities.
- Participate in or lead advisory board meetings at the local, regional, and national level
- Provide internal and external training about preclinical science, clinical data, and outcomes
- Represent Sobi at medical conferences and provide session summaries
- Within guidelines, provide cross-functional support across the company by being a scientific resource
- Develop and maintain an advanced level of knowledge about pertinent studies, compounds, and diseases that would facilitate collegiate and scientific discussions with leading immunology thought leaders
- Consistently demonstrate a high standard of excellence in the management of assigned territory while also supporting and contributing to the success of colleagues and the MSL organization as a whole
- Ability to effectively manage a large geographic territory through a combination of frequent in-person travel and strategic virtual scientific exchange. An estimated ≥60% travel is expected, with sufficient in-person engagement required to establish and maintain strong scientific relationships across the territory.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation for your work
- Generous time off policy
- Opportunity to broaden your horizons by attending popular conferences
- Emphasis on work/life balance
- Collaborative and team-oriented environment
- Making a positive impact to help ultra-rare disease patients who are in need of life saving treatments
- A competitive 401(k) match to support your financial future.
- Tuition and wellness reimbursements to invest in your personal and professional growth.
- A comprehensive medical, dental, and vision package to prioritize your health and well-being.
- Additional recognition awards to celebrate your achievements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
