MUSC/SkinCeuticals Medical Affairs Fellow

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

About The Position

The one-year fellowship is designed to develop of the knowledge, skills, and behaviors required for field-based medical science liaison (MSL). A significant majority of the fellowship program is spent with L'Oreal gaining hands-on experience regarding the pharmaceutical industry and medical science liaison positions. The fellowship will prepare candidates for a field-based MSL position in either the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry. Build a strong foundational background in the dermatologic therapeutic area and learn how to effectively communicate advanced scientific data on clinical research, disease state awareness, pipeline assets, and therapeutic trends in a fair balanced manner 10% Work in the field with a MSL mentor to gain skills in effective communication of scientific data, application of medical strategy, and development of scientific partnerships with practitioners in dermatology 10% Gain an understanding of the MSL role including thought leader (TL) engagement planning, mapping, territory management and the art of developing and fostering relationships with critical stakeholders, TLs, Health Care Professionals (HCPs) and institutions 10% Establish collaborative relationships with internal colleagues in various departments within L’Oréal, as well as external colleagues 10% Learn medical trends and contribute actively to team projects of high impact to the MSL team 10% Attend and actively participate in relevant scientific and professional meetings, including major medical meetings and L’Oréal Advisory Boards 10% Participate in the review process and discussion strategy for Investigator Initiated Research (IIR) as well as Company Sponsored Studies (CSS) 10% Creating, updating and reviewing fair and scientifically-balanced response documents to unsolicited medical inquiries 10% Strategically reviewing medical literature to identify educational gaps 5% All fellows receive an affiliate faculty appointment at the MUSC College of Pharmacy. There they will have the opportunity to teach, serve on various fellowship committees, conduct continuing education programs, participate in various projects, and attend professional development opportunities. (15%) Options to complete Research & Teaching Certificate Program Participate in the MUSC College of Pharmacy Industrial Pharmacists Organization (IPhO) Complete a one-month drug information rotation at the MUSC – Health Drug Information Center Teach in the College’s Pharmaceutical Industry Elective Complete other Professional Development Opportunities

Requirements

PharmD, PhD, or MD
Fellows are selected on a nationally competitive basis.
Candidates must have completed a Doctor of Pharmacy, Doctor of Medicine, or Doctor of Philosophy degree from an accredited institution before July 1 of the fellowship term.
Candidates must have strong written and verbal communication skills and a strong interest in pursuing a career in the biopharmaceutical industry.
All candidates must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States.
Applications are reviewed and interviews are offered on a rolling basis.
Applications are not complete until all supplemental materials are submitted.
Please submit supplemental materials (CV, LOI, unofficial transcripts) at this link: https://redcap.musc.edu/surveys/?s=WCXHELYPL3HCNFYK .
Candidates should have three letter writers submit letters of recommendation through this same link.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license.
Computer literacy.
Ability to work rotating shifts as required.
Ability to work overtime as required.
Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

Responsibilities

Build a strong foundational background in the dermatologic therapeutic area and learn how to effectively communicate advanced scientific data on clinical research, disease state awareness, pipeline assets, and therapeutic trends in a fair balanced manner
Work in the field with a MSL mentor to gain skills in effective communication of scientific data, application of medical strategy, and development of scientific partnerships with practitioners in dermatology
Gain an understanding of the MSL role including thought leader (TL) engagement planning, mapping, territory management and the art of developing and fostering relationships with critical stakeholders, TLs, Health Care Professionals (HCPs) and institutions
Establish collaborative relationships with internal colleagues in various departments within L’Oréal, as well as external colleagues
Learn medical trends and contribute actively to team projects of high impact to the MSL team
Attend and actively participate in relevant scientific and professional meetings, including major medical meetings and L’Oréal Advisory Boards
Participate in the review process and discussion strategy for Investigator Initiated Research (IIR) as well as Company Sponsored Studies (CSS)
Creating, updating and reviewing fair and scientifically-balanced response documents to unsolicited medical inquiries
Strategically reviewing medical literature to identify educational gaps
All fellows receive an affiliate faculty appointment at the MUSC College of Pharmacy. There they will have the opportunity to teach, serve on various fellowship committees, conduct continuing education programs, participate in various projects, and attend professional development opportunities.