Medical Science Liaison, West

Medical Science Liaison, West

Omeros Corporation

$/yr - $/yr

The Regional Medical Science Liaison (MSL) position that will engage and further develop relationships with top institutions and key opinion leaders (KOLs) to disseminate company‑approved technical and scientific information, facilitate education on related disease states, and collaborate to support clinical research activities.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

• Build and foster productive professional relationships and partnerships with core local, national and international KOLs in the areas of medical education and clinical/scientific research, serving as a key clinical and scientific resource
• Maintain thorough and up‑to‑date knowledge of disease state, clinical information and product data within relevant therapeutic areas
• In alignment with the overall medical strategy and plan implement strategies and tactics to effectively communicate complex scientific education, including disease state and product information
• Effectively deliver medical and scientific presentations to diverse audiences, including physicians, pharmacists, nurses, payers, and internal staff
• Contribute to the development and implementation of publication planning, medical education strategies, initiatives and materials, standard response letters
• Facilitate submission and discussion of independent investigator‑initiated studies as a conduit between the investigator and internal Omeros IIS committee
• Contribute to the development of medical affairs materials such as slide decks, abstracts, or manuscripts
• Identify opportunities to partner with KOLs on disease state or therapeutic initiatives
• Support and facilitate speaker training initiatives
• Collect, analyze and interpret disease state and technical product information at medical congresses
• Provide clinical/scientific education for Sales & Marketing staff
• Partner and collaborate effectively with internal groups, including Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Pharmacovigilance, and Sales & Marketing
• Support clinical development activities through site identification and investigator recruitment and education
• Support market access initiatives such as engagement of or presentation to commercial and public payers, as needed
• Complete administrative responsibilities and internal projects as assigned, in a timely and accurate manner
• Conduct all activities and responsibilities in accordance with all relevant legal, regulatory and corporate regulations and guidelines, including the Omeros Corporation Code of Business Conduct & Ethics, policies and procedures

• Advanced clinical/science degree or professional credentials required (Pharm
  
  D, PhD or MD) or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years of previous experience as an MSL in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
• Clinical experience in neurology, oncology, immunology or cardiovascular disease desirable
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory, commercial and clinical issues affecting the pharmaceutical industry is critical
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are essential
• Demonstrated planning, organizational and project management abilities are required
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment and partner effectively across geographic areas and cross‑functional groups is essential
• Experience in at least one “start‑up” biopharma company is desirable
• Dependable automobile with liability insurance and valid driver’s license is required

• Must be a confident self‑starter able to think strategically and also execute to deliver on medical plans
• As an external representative of Omeros, must always act in a professional manner
• Must have the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with management, peers, and subordinates
• Competent business writing and persuasive presentation skills required
• Must display superior organizational management and problem solving skills
• Must feel comfortable managing multiple projects, therapeutic areas, and external/internal…