Associate Director, Medical Science Liaison Pain, US

Viatris is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, we provide access at scale, currently supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually and touching all of life's moments, from birth to the end of life, acute conditions to chronic diseases.

We have been included on number of award lists that demonstrate the impact we are making.

This posting supports ongoing hiring needs and may be used to consider candidates for upcoming opportunities.

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the Associate Director, Medical Science Liaison – Pain, US role will make an impact:

US Field-based Medical Affairs Colleagues, known as Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs), engage in external, non-promotional customer-facing activities and may work in assigned geographic areas. MSLs have specialized experience and training that allows them to discuss scientific issues regarding Viatris medicines as an extension of the Medical Affairs team in the field. MSLs present objective, evidence-based, fair-balanced, truthful, and non-misleading information.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Draft, execute, monitor & adapt independent US MSL Stakeholder Engagement Plans for target KOLs/HCPs on an ongoing basis in alignment with the US Pain MSL lead and US Pain Medical Lead.

• Receive support & direction for all normal asset-/disease state-level MSL business activities including all business travel, HCP interactions and congress attendance from US Pain MSL Team Lead.

• Provide a summary of day-to-day activities & achievements on a monthly written basis to US Pain MSL Team Lead.

• Submit expense reports and PTO/vacation requests in a timely manner.  Document HCP Interactions in VEEVA.

• Respond with Reactive Medical Communications to Unsolicited Medical Requests (UMRs) received from HCPs or other external stakeholders.

• Identify & communicate internally the activities of rival Medical Affairs organizations with our target KOLs/HCPs.

• Identify & communicate internally the unmet medical education needs of our target KOLs/HCPs; share difficult concepts and negotiate with colleagues to adopt a different point of view.

• Partner with US Pain MSL Team Lead and US Pain Medical Lead to develop independent, new, innovative, nonpromotional, proactive and reactive medical education materials (eg, slide decks, videos) that differ from those provided by rival Medical Affairs organizations to uniquely address the unmet educational needs of our target KOLs/HCPs.

• Gather & communicate internally KOL insights related to independent US Medical and/or overarching company objectives or strategies to inform the advancement of independent US Medical and/or overarching company strategy.

• Develop & communicate internally independent Ad Board, Congress & Customer Insight Reports

• Staff independent Medical Affairs booths at congresses/convention.

• Provide training to internal Viatris functions on products and disease states using materials approved by the MRC or the Viatris Promotional Material Approval Process (VMap) at the request of Commercial as appropriate.

• Perform other duties assigned.

The minimum qualifications for this role are:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech or clinical (e.g., hospital setting/patient care) industry.  Advanced degree (MD) highly preferred. Experience in Pain Management is required. However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration. 

• Must possess knowledge of the US Pain Medical Science Liaison (MSL) roles and responsibilities, clinical trials, relevant therapeutic areas, understand all applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), the Standards for Interactions with U.S. Healthcare Providers, Federal and State promotional laws and regulations, the PhRMA Code, ACCME Standards, and the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.

• Must possess ability to effectively communicate, develop, and manage collaborative relationships with KOLs and other medical professionals, external academic institutions and Patient Advocacy Groups. Strong analytic and organizational skills in managing, interpreting, and presenting clinical data.

• Ability to actively listen for insights stated directly or indirectly by stakeholders and draw implications for Viatris.

• Driven by personal accountability & high levels of performance. Ability to set and accomplish compelling goals both individually and in a team setting.

• Motivated to overcome challenges, seek out opportunities, and develop both personally and professionally. Comfortable with change.

• Embraces the principles of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI).

• Preference for candidates residing within or near the designated territory regions are preferred. 

• US Remote. Extensive travel (50% - 80% of time, which may change) is a requirement; may include overnight stays and/or weekend travel; also leverage remote participation.

• Proficiency in speaking, comprehending, reading and writing English is required.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. The salary range for this position is $95,000.00 - $193,000.00 USD.

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.