Senior Director, Head of Medical Science Liaisons

Harmony Biosciences LLC•Plymouth Meeting, PA

21h

About The Position

Harmony Biosciences is recruiting for a Senior Director, Head of Medical Sciences Liaisons in our Plymouth Meeting, PA location. This role is a field-based position responsible for leading and empowering a strong performing US MSL organization. Working closely with senior members of the Medical Affairs department and cross-functional partners, the Director Head of MSLs serves as scientific expert and is responsible for hiring, training and leading activities of the MSL team in support of the Medical Affairs strategy. The Senior Director Head of Medical Science Liaisons will establish business objectives and external engagement plans to ensure alignment with Harmony’s commercial goals. This position requires demonstrated capability to lead a team of MSLs in complex disease areas, a deep understanding of how MSLs can develop professional relationships with medical thought leaders and cross-functional partners, and a full understanding of the relevant compliance framework for MSL activities.

Requirements

Advanced degree in strongly preferred (MD, PhD, PharmD) and commensurate experience required: 10+ years of industry (pharmaceutical or biotech) experience, including 5+ years of MSL leadership experience
Excellent communication and collaboration skills required
Strong presentation and education skills; ability to communicate clinical and non-clinical technical information effectively
Thorough grasp of the pharmaceutical industry, FDA requirements and PhRMA code
Expert understanding of the health care delivery systems and its impact on patient care
Values based collaborator – respectful, accountable and collaborative
Ability to organize and prioritize own work schedule
Ability to make decisions which have a significant impact on the department’s credibility, operations, and services
Ability to create materials such as reports, presentations for inside and outside the organization, and present/speak to groups
High ethical & quality standards and lives them through actions and communication
Demonstrated ability to function independently with minimal guidance while simultaneously covering multi-varied project responsibilities
Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for continual improvement with a proven track record as a proficient solver of complex problems
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, motivate and develop small groups in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment, as required
Strong computer, organizational, and analytical skills required
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate to colleagues, business partners, stakeholders and upper management across varied styles and cultures
Must think critically and creatively, and be able to determine appropriate resources for resolution of problems and have strong organizational and planning skills

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Neurology or Rare Disease preferred

Responsibilities

Lead a high-quality U.S. MSL team scaled and organized to support the scientific exchange of disease information related to Harmony’s products with key external stakeholders
Develop field medical strategy and tactical plan in alignment with overall Medical Affairs strategy
Develop strong and appropriate collaborative relationships with cross-functional partners
Execute and update (as needed) a robust scientific training program to ensure MSL team members are knowledgeable and prepared for their responsibilities when interfacing with external experts. Design MSL training programs for new products and therapeutic areas as needed.
Develop annual goals and objectives for MSL team in alignment with company and department goals and objectives; develop and monitor key performance indicators
Ensure MSL activities and scientific communications are conducted in an ethical and compliant manner
Accompany MSL team members during field-based interactions with external stakeholders to monitor and provide continuous performance feedback
Act as a member of Medical Affairs Leadership Team
Provide feedback from field insights on emerging clinical trends through consistent communication with the Medical Affairs Medical Director and other cross-functional partners as appropriate
Support Harmony clinical development program as needed through field-based operational and educational support
Lead development and execution of MSL strategies at medical congresses and collaborate with Medical Information to support relevant activities within the Medical Affairs Booth.
Provide scientific support for appropriate educational initiatives.
Ensure all activities are compliant with company policies and SOPs and team is kept up to date with all compliance trainings.

Benefits

Medical, Vision and Dental benefits the first of the month following start date
Generous paid time off and Company designated Holidays
Company paid Disability benefits and Life Insurance coverage
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Paid Parental leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Company sponsored wellness programs
Professional development initiatives and continuous learning opportunities
A certified Great Place to Work® for eight consecutive years based on our positive, values-based company culture

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