Regional Medical Scientific Director (Medical Science Liaison) – Cardiovascular & Metabolism – CO, UT, WY, S. ID ID-22034

Job Description

 

Role Summary

 

Location:

  • This position covers the territory of Colorado, Utah, Wyoming and Southern Idaho. Applicants must reside within the assigned territory, with a strong preference for Colorado or Utah

  • Up to 50% travel required with some overnight.

 

Responsibilities and Primary Activities

 

Scientific Exchange

  • Develops professional relationships and engages with national and regional SLs to ensure access to company-approved medical and scientific information on areas of therapeutic interest and Company products.

  • Conducts peer-to-peer scientific discussions and maintains a reliable presence with those SLs to ensure they have a medical contact within the company.

  • Addresses scientific questions and directs SL inquiries on issues outside of Regional Medical Scientific Director's scope (e.g., grants) to appropriate company resources consistent with applicable policies.

  • Maintains current knowledge and comprehension of dynamic scientific and clinical environment in the Company's Areas of Interest (AOI) for the Regional Medical Scientific Director specific therapeutic area.

 

Research

  • Upon request from Global Center for Scientific Affairs (GCSA),

    • Initiates discussions with SLs and/or potential investigators that include scientific/data exchange within our AOI to determine the alignment with our research strategies, studies concepts, scientific merit, and qualifications for a specific compound or trial.

    • Enhances the comprehension of the scientific foundations and goals of investigator-sponsored research.

    • Identifies barriers to patient enrollment and retention efforts to achieve study milestones.

  • Upon request from Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO),

    • Recommends study sites and identifies potential investigators to participate in phase II-IV clinical development programs, conducts Site Initiation Visits (SIVs), and detects barriers to patient enrollment and retention efforts to achieve study milestones.

    • Protocol lead responsibilities in collaboration with GCTO.

    • Addresses questions from investigators and provides information regarding participation in Company-sponsored clinical studies.


Scientific Congress Support

  • Engages in scientific congresses and medical meetings, facilitates scientific and data exchange for both Company and competitor data.

 

Scientific Insights

  • Gathers feedback, data, or information during routine activities that can help the company better comprehend medical or scientific needs, priorities, or concerns of SLs and/or patients.

 

Inclusive Mindset and Behavior

  • Demonstrates eagerness to contribute to an environment of belonging, inclusion, equity, and empowerment.

  • Leads by example and serves as a role model for creating, leading, and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.

 

Required Qualifications, Skills, & Experience

 

Minimum education required:

  • PhD, PharmD, DNP, DO, or MD

 

Required experience and skills:

  • Proven competence and a minimum of 3 years of relevant therapeutic area experience beyond that obtained in the terminal degree program, e.g., Heart Failure / Atherosclerosis / Lipidology / Thrombosis / Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis.

  • Ability to conduct doctoral-level discussions with key external stakeholders.

  • Dedication to scientific excellence with a strong focus on scientific education and dialogue

  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and networking skills

  • A thorough comprehension of FDA, OIG, HIPAA, and other ethical guidelines, laws, and regulations relevant to the pharmaceutical industry and its customers

  • Ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively in a constantly changing environment.

  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, OneNote)

  • Familiarity with virtual meeting platforms

  • Desire to contribute to an environment of belonging, engagement, equity, and empowerment by:

    • Working to transform the environment, culture, and business landscape.

    • Leveraging diversity and inclusion to ensure business value, per global diversity and inclusion strategy.

    • Ensuring accountability to drive an inclusive culture.

    • Strengthening the foundational elements of diversity

  • Consistent adherence to field and corporate policies and Global Medical Scientific Affairs (GMSA) strategy, including field standard operating procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and administrative/operational responsibilities.

 

Preferred experience and skills:

  • Field-based medical experience in Cardiovascular & Metabolism

  • Research Experienced

  • Demonstrated record of scientific/medical publication

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