Senior Medical Science Liaison, Neuroimmunology (Western and Central Pennsylvania/West Virginia)

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About the position

The Therapeutic Area Medical Science Liaison (TA MSL) is a credible scientific partner responsible for providing clinical and health economic information related to disease states and the appropriate utilization of Genentech medicines (approved and pipeline). This field-based position will engage with healthcare providers, population health decision makers, and patients within their region(s), to further patient outcomes aligned with the overarching objectives of Genentech. In collaboration with their regional partners, TA MSLs are accountable for co-creating the local medical strategy and delivering for their customers. In addition, TA MSLs may be responsible for covering multiple medicines, as well as engaging in broad scientific discussions about patient outcomes and total cost of care, resulting in rich customer insights shared with key stakeholders across the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure end-to-end customer experience for TA specific customers in the region
  • Demonstrate deep scientific expertise in assigned molecules/products and therapeutic areas to exchange relevant information with thought leaders and healthcare decision makers
  • Build and leverage relationships with key external scientific and medical customers to understand evolving healthcare trends
  • Having proficiency in topics beyond scientific exchange, such as value/cost of care discussions and AE management
  • Continuous learning within the therapeutic area, active participation in upskilling programs, and adherence to guidelines and procedures.

Requirements

  • Advanced Clinical/Science Degree (e.g., MD, PharmD, PhD, MSN, NP, PA etc.). BSN with extensive field medical experience with a pharmaceutical company
  • Minimum of 3 years related work experience (clinical, managed care, or industry experience)
  • Proficiency in GCP (Good Clinical Practice) and ICH (International Conference on Harmonization of Technical Requirements for Registration of Pharmaceuticals for Human Use)
  • Relevant therapeutic area knowledge, comprehensive understanding of product and safety profiles, and familiarity with managed care, health economics, reimbursement, and legal and regulatory landscape in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry.

Nice-to-haves

  • Prior experience as a field medical science liaison
  • 1 or more years’ clinical or health economic research experience (either in industry or in another, related setting)
  • 1 years' experience in therapy area
  • In-depth knowledge of Phase IV/post-marketing drug development
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