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Medical Science Liaison

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

AI generated summary

  • You must have an advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD), MSL experience in cardiometabolic or rare diseases, knowledge of clinical research design, and strong KOL engagement skills.
  • You will develop expertise in cardiometabolic diseases, execute medical strategies, represent the client at meetings, gather key insights, and facilitate communication with 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 Regional Medical Science Liaison (MSL)?

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

What qualifications are required for this position?

An advanced degree such as an MD, PhD, or PharmD is required, along with demonstrable experience in an MSL function, preferably with a focus on cardiometabolic or rare diseases, as well as knowledge of clinical research design.

Is prior experience in cardiometabolic or rare diseases preferred?

Yes, demonstrable experience in an MSL function with cardiometabolic or rare disease experience is preferred, along with experience in endocrinology or lipidology.

What skills are essential for this role?

Essential skills include the ability to convey complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences, strong understanding of clinical research trial design, and the ability to build trust and maintain integrity with key opinion leaders and healthcare professionals.

Will I be expected to travel for this position?

Yes, the role involves extensive engagement with healthcare providers, which may require travel to field meetings, medical conferences, advisory boards, and investigator meetings.

What type of diseases will I be focusing on in this role?

You will be focusing on cardiometabolic diseases, with specialized expertise in rare diseases such as Familial Chylomicronemia Syndrome (FCS) and Severe Hypertriglyceridemia (SHTG).

Are there opportunities for career advancement in this position?

Yes, by joining Syneos Health's field medical teams, you will have opportunities for career growth within a diverse and global company that offers multiple career paths and employment opportunities.

Does Syneos Health have policies for diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Syneos Health is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

How does Syneos Health contribute to patient care?

By joining our field medical teams, your efforts will contribute to improving patients’ lives by facilitating the delivery of biopharmaceutical therapies to those in need.

Can I apply if my past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description?

Yes, we encourage you to apply even if your past experience doesn’t align perfectly; transferable skills from previous roles will be considered.

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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.