The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will participate in the strategic development and tactical execution of plans to engage scientific thought leaders and act as a conduit for providing accurate and updated clinical, scientific and medical information to Health Care Professionals and other members of the retina community. The MSL will provide non-promotional scientific, educational, and research support for the product portfolio. The MSL will provide field-based medical support for clinical research programs, registries and facilitation of the investigator sponsored trials process. The role will provide requested, clinical and scientific information to KOLs, HCP’s academia, payer, government organizations, community based patient organizations and other members of the healthcare community in compliance with all relevant company policies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Through appropriate scientific exchange, builds and maintains professional relationship with external stakeholders to expand research, advisory and education partnership opportunities
- Develop clinical knowledge expertise in the ophthalmology and retina treatment landscape including current treatment strategies, and new therapeutic developments
- Participate and sometimes lead the development and execution of medical strategies to identify, key experts, investigators and institutions strategic to research and development efforts
- Develop and ensure alignment in medical education activities for healthcare professionals through MSL-delivered presentations, participation in medical meetings, and other appropriate venues to enhance product and disease state knowledge
- Collaborate with the Clearside’s clinical team, medical monitors and CRA's to coordinate and optimize educational and research support for sites/investigators participating in Clearside’s clinical trials
- Respond to unsolicited requests regarding interest in investigator sponsored studies (ISS), and supporting ISS submissions through appropriate internal review and approval processes
- Ensure alignment on content of effective clinical presentations provided to internal and external audiences, ensuring presentations are tailored to meet the specific needs of the audience (appropriate response to unsolicited requests)
- Ensure efficient information exchange between MSL colleagues in the field and office-based clinical, medical affairs, and drug safety team members, so that key clinical, safety and research issues are identified and communicated to and from industry leaders and the appropriate departments to help shape company research, development, and strategies for investigational and commercialized products
- Maintain clinical expertise through comprehensive education including attendance at relevant symposium, scientific workshops, and review of key journals; and where applicable participation in required internal training, and presentations
- Adhere to all regulatory and compliance guidelines and company policies in all aspects of scientific dissemination of information, including responses to unsolicited requests for medical information
- Serve as a liaison between HCP’s and KOL’s and Clearside Medical Affairs
- Participate in KOL planning
- Mentors other MSL team members
- Assist and augment in the training and development of Medical colleagues, regional field-based MSL’s and Sales teams
- Support development of appropriate responses to unique inquires as required in the areas of scientific evidence and medical education, etc.
Qualifications:
- An advanced degree in life sciences (MD, PharmD, PhD or equivalent) is preferred with a minimum of 5 years of experience as an MSL with 3 years as a field MSL or comparable role, or have 7+ years of experience for a Sr. MSL
- Prior experience in ophthalmology and retina community required
- Has an established and demonstrated track record of effective and influential oral presentations with the healthcare profession
- Has excellent leadership, management and negotiation skills.
- The ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Ability to influence and work effectively across functions and operate in a matrix environment
- Demonstrated 3 year’s minimum of therapeutic research or substantive patient care experience is required
- Launch experience is highly preferred