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

Overview

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

US-MD-Rockville | US-PA-Philadelphia | US-VA-Richmond | US-MD-Baltimore

• 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 relationships 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 areas 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.

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, medical and nutrition practices.

• Experience in HCP learning strategies for education and training.
• Manage projects for successful completion.
• Ability to both provide and receive constructive feedback.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and key external stakeholders.

• Work style - strong team player. Work as part of a team to reach common goals. Proven ability to work independently.

Supervisory responsibilities: The Medical Science Liaison does not have direct reports.

Working conditions: Work is conducted in a hybrid model. Up to 60% domestic travel is required.

Minimum qualifications:

• 5 years' experience in nutrition, including clinical work, industry or other fieldwork in area of nutrition.
• Registered Dietitian with…