Medical Science Liaison, Mid-Atlantic Region; PA, NJ, DE, MD, DC, WV, VA

Medical Science Liaison, Mid-Atlantic Region (PA, NJ, DE, MD, DC, WV, VA)

Job Location s: US-MD-Rockville | US-PA-Philadelphia | US-VA-Richmond | US-MD-Baltimore

The Medical Science Liaison will be responsible for providing medical opinion to Medical Affairs on matters relevant to infants, children, adolescents and adults with medical conditions related to gastroenterology, food allergies, and challenged growth as well as other related conditions. The Medical Science Liaison provides the medical bridge between clinical research and Medical Department, as well as remaining departments within the organization.

The position will leverage knowledge of science and clinical practice to develop credible initiatives aligned with Faltering Growth and any other identified category objectives to drive business. The role will work closely with a cross-functional team including Marketing, Sales, Regulatory/Legal, and other departments to develop strategies to drive business, including successful product launches, messaging and identifying new areas of business.

The position requires working closely with major stakeholders, including key medical opinion leaders. This role will work closely with HCPs to conduct real world evidence programs. The person is responsible for assuring medical messaging on products and product uses align with corporate goals. This position requires development of health care education materials and training to internal and external stakeholders. The role requires the ability to submit abstracts to present at national/international professional conferences.

Candidate must be based in the Mid-Atlantic region which will encompass Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, DC, West Virginia, and Virginia.

Essential Functions:

• Identify, cultivate, and maintain interactive relationships with current and future Key Opinion Leaders, Study Investigators, and professional organizations. Work with N+1 on developing strategies for driving regional business initiatives.
• Manage local/regional projects on new business initiatives.
• Active participation in driving successful launching of either new products in current areas of business or current products in new medical initiatives.
• Leverage relationship with KOLs to understand the role and current use of Nutricia products and gain consensus on optimal ways to include products in clinical practice.
• Consult KOLs, where appropriate, to ensure that medical messaging is scientifically and medically sound.
• Provide competitive intelligence to internal stakeholders to gain public insights on competitor activities.
• Work with N+1 on developing and conducting a strong evidence generation platform, including Early Experience Programs.
• Provide support and in-house medical training to salesforce, and to participate in 1:1 visits, meetings and speaker programs.
• Manage KOL/ speaker bureau-delivered peer-to-peer educational talks in key area of business.

• Reach out and develop relationships with top and mid-tier KOLs to drive awareness, recommendation and prescriptions.
• Investigate new product ideas and emerging trends in nutrition therapy.
• Facilitate clinical trial management on clinical research.
• Provide training and support to Sales Force.
• Actively participate with sales team one-on-one clinical visits, meetings, speaker programs, seminars, etc. Co-manage peer-to-peer programs with sales force.
• Provide medical, scientific and technical expertise as part of the innovation process.
• Participate in medical/educational programs and initiatives, advisory boards, data presentation to key physicians, speaker training and research initiatives.
• Support publications and medical communications activities.
• Support commercial team with medical and scientific expertise.

The base compensation range for this position is $120,000 - $130,000 commensurate with experience. Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options.

About You

Knowledge and

Skills:

• Clinical Knowledge - Understanding of clinical research/good clinical practice and clinical study protocol development.
• Communication Skills - Exceptional oral and written communication and presentation capabilities, speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, has excellent listening skills; seeks input and feedback. Ability to create PowerPoint presentations.
• Functional Knowledge - Experience with medical research, knowledge of relevant academic institutions, hospitals and research organizations.
• Regulatory Knowledge - Knowledgeable in regulatory, commercial, and clinical issues.
• Work style - Strong team player with proven ability to work independently.
• Solid nutrition background and clinical knowledge. Detailed disease knowledge in pediatrics preferred.
• Keep current on market trends,…