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Medical Science Liaison

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • Cologne

AI generated summary

  • You need an advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD), MSL experience in cardiometabolic or rare diseases, knowledge of clinical research design, and strong communication skills with KOLs and HCPs.
  • You will develop expertise in cardiometabolic diseases, execute medical strategies, serve as a scientific expert, gather insights, and facilitate communication between the business and investigators.

Requirements

  • Advanced Degree – MD, PhD, PharmD
  • Demonstrable experience in an MSL function with cardiometabolic or rare disease experience preferred or experience in endocrinology or lipidology experience
  • Knowledge of clinical research design and GCP in the cardiology area
  • Demonstrate a strong understanding of clinical research trial design and study analysis including cost effectiveness and other high-level HEOR evidence approaches
  • Demonstrate ability to develop trust and maintain integrity with KOLs/External Clinical and Scientific Experts, investigators, HCPs, and institutions, as well as with peers, and others
  • Ability to convey complex scientific concepts and information appropriately tailored to the audience e.g. affiliate staff and regional/global Medical Affairs leadership
  • A good understanding of the Health Authorities in each country across the region would be advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain, in a self-driven manner, outstanding knowledge of cardiometabolic diseases and related areas, including specialised expertise in rare disease such as Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS) and Severe Hypertriglyceridemia (SHTG), along with comprehensive client and competitor product knowledge
  • Understand and execute the medical strategy and broader business strategy to ensure activities are coordinated with the team and aligned to strategy within the business
  • Serves as external, credible scientific expert on disease area and client products at HCP field meetings, key medical and scientific conferences, advisory boards, clinical investigator meetings and patient advocacy group meetings
  • Identify key field insights related to client products, activities, and the disease area, and ensure these insights are effectively brought back to internal teams, disseminated, and leveraged through collaboration with cross-functional partners.
  • Facilitate clear communication between the business and investigators in investigator engagement for both client trials and investigator-sponsored studies and barriers to enrolment for pipeline assets

FAQs

What is the primary role of a Medical Science Liaison at Syneos Health?

The primary role of a Medical Science Liaison at Syneos Health is to serve as the primary field-based point of contact with healthcare providers on clinical and scientific issues, delivering medical education and communications, conducting research, and gathering scientific insights.

What qualifications are required for this position?

An advanced degree such as MD, PhD, or PharmD is required, along with demonstrable experience in an MSL function, ideally within cardiometabolic or rare diseases.

Is experience in cardiometabolic diseases necessary for this role?

Preference is given to candidates with experience in cardiometabolic diseases or rare diseases, as well as knowledge in endocrinology or lipidology.

Will the MSL be required to travel?

Yes, the MSL role involves engagement with healthcare providers, which may require travel to key medical and scientific conferences, advisory boards, and other relevant events.

How does Syneos Health promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Syneos Health is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, even if their past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description.

What skills are required to succeed in this role?

Strong understanding of clinical research design, ability to convey complex scientific concepts, and the ability to build trust and maintain integrity with external stakeholders such as KOLs and investigators are essential for success in this role.

What opportunities will be available for career growth?

Syneos Health offers a multitude of career paths and employment opportunities through its diversified partnerships and the breadth of its reach in the biopharmaceutical industry.

What is the company’s mission?

At Syneos Health, the mission is to positively impact lives by creating better, smarter, faster ways to deliver biopharmaceutical therapies to patients around the world.

Is there a focus on specific disease areas in this position?

Yes, there is a specific focus on cardiometabolic diseases and related areas, especially rare diseases such as Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS) and Severe Hypertriglyceridemia (SHTG).

How can I stay connected to additional career opportunities at Syneos Health?

You are encouraged to join the Syneos Health Talent Network to stay updated on additional career opportunities.

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Mission & Purpose

Syneos Health® (Nasdaq:SYNH) is the only fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization built to accelerate customer success. We translate unique clinical, medical affairs and commercial insights into outcomes to address modern market realities. We bring together a talented team of professionals, who work across more than 110 countries, with a deep understanding of patient and physician behaviors and market dynamics. Together we share insights, use the latest technologies and apply advanced business practices to speed our customers’ delivery of important therapies to patients. Syneos Health supports a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that cares for colleagues, customers, patients, communities and the environment.