Sr. Medical Science Liaison – Northeast
About The Position
Neurocrine Biosciences is seeking a Senior Medical Science Liaison to communicate and advance the scientific platform for therapeutic areas aligned with the company’s corporate strategy. The role develops peer-to-peer relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and healthcare decision makers; supports company-sponsored and investigator-initiated research; delivers clinical and pharmaco-economic presentations to payers; trains faculty for the speaker’s bureau; supports scientific congresses; and serves as a resource for medical and scientific inquiries. The liaison may also represent the company at patient advocacy, professional society, and other meetings. The role gathers and interprets clinical insights from KOL interactions and scientific materials to inform organizational educational efforts and understanding of the therapeutic landscape. It also includes mentoring less experienced colleagues and carrying out responsibilities in compliance with FDA guidelines, healthcare compliance requirements, standard operating procedures, and pharmaceutical industry best practices.
Requirements
- PharmD or PhD in a health science field and at least 4 years of previous work experience in an equivalent field-based position; alternatively, an MD/DO degree and at least 2 years of related experience.
- Anticipates business and industry issues and recommends relevant process, technical, or service improvements.
- Demonstrates broad expertise or unique knowledge and is considered an expert within the company; may have an external presence in the area of expertise.
- Applies in-depth expertise in the discipline and broad knowledge of closely related areas to improve team efficiency.
- Ability to work as part of and lead multiple teams.
- Good leadership and mentoring skills; typically leads lower levels and/or indirect teams.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical thinking skills.
- Ability to see the broader picture and longer-term impact on the division or company.
- Ability to meet multiple deadlines across varied projects and programs with accuracy and efficiency.
- Excellent project management and strong project leadership skills.
- Motivated, self-disciplined, and comfortable working both in teams and as an individual contributor.
- Excellent communication and diplomacy skills, including the ability to combine scientific knowledge and communication effectively.
- Proficiency in territory management and execution of scientific leader communication plans.
- Demonstrated ability to develop strong business relationships with healthcare professionals, key decision makers, and other external and internal collaborators.
- Proven ability to meet individual goals, enhance therapeutic knowledge, and continuously improve job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare compliance requirements and regulatory trends that directly or indirectly affect field medical.
Nice To Haves
- At least 2 years of experience in the CNS therapeutic area (preferred for candidates with a PharmD or PhD).
- Solid understanding of drug development and product life-cycle management.
Responsibilities
- Establish peer-to-peer, science-based relationships with KOLs and healthcare decision makers.
- Deliver fair, balanced, and credible medical and scientific presentations.
- Support company-sponsored and investigator-initiated research.
- Participate in conferences and meetings as a scientific expert representing the company.
- Train faculty on scientific content for the company’s speaker’s bureau.
- Serve as a scientific resource for KOLs and internal personnel.
- Obtain KOL insights to guide the organization’s educational efforts in relevant therapeutic areas.
- Compile and interpret available data, including congress presentations, KOL interactions, and posters, to provide clinical insights into the emerging therapeutic landscape.
- Perform responsibilities in accordance with ethical standards, FDA guidelines, healthcare compliance requirements and SOPs, and pharmaceutical industry best practices.
- Guide and mentor less experienced colleagues.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Retirement savings plan with company match.
- Paid vacation, holiday, and personal days.
- Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage, subject to applicable plan terms and conditions.
- Annual bonus with a target of 30% of earned base salary.
- Eligibility to participate in the company’s equity-based long-term incentive program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
