Medical Science Liaison

Job Summary

Support the medical affairs strategy for DKSH and its related products, in order to successfully deliver the integrated brand plan objectives, in accordance with business priorities.

General Responsibilities

• Identifies disease and product related medical needs in a defined geography.


• Establishes frequent and timely interactions with Thought Leaders (TL) and other Health Care Providers (HCP) aligned with DKSH medical strategies to discuss safe and appropriate use of approved products, and pharmacoeconomic data.


• Responds to unsolicited questions on current medical and scientific issues, healthcare advances, treatment trends, and health outcomes measures. TLs may include nationally and regionally recognized scientific and clinical leaders, medical advisors to managed care providers and committees, and HCPs active in addressing patient advocacy issues.


• Demonstrates in‐depth knowledge of ethical therapeutic areas.


• Possess the ability to translate this information and data into high quality medical dialogue. MSL possesses a sophisticated understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry including commercial, and government payer strategies, and the evolving healthcare delivery models.


• Delivers presentations to health care decision makers responding to unsolicited questions using relevant and approved materials.


• Identifies and train DKSH contracted speakers or internal team members if alignment with medical plan and product life cycle needs.


• Identifies, collect and communicate insights to address competitive medical information in addition to insights on trends and changes affecting the regulatory and payer environment used to develop medical strategies.

Functional Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of the industry/market/competitors/customers


• Demonstrate sound knowledge and a proven sales track record in assigned products/services/systems and an existing network of contacts


• Demonstrate sound knowledge of regulatory requirements of products within assigned territories, including handling procedures, shelf life, warranties, etc.


• Demonstrate strong communication and negotiation skills


• Demonstrate advanced research and analytical skills


• Demonstrate fluency in English, both written and spoken

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy with in depth knowledge of a scientific or clinical area, disease area knowledge, including key scientific publications.


• Minimum of 3 years working in a clinical or pharmaceutical environment (excludes post doc education).