at Merz Pharmaceuticals LLC in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
** This role is remote in the Western 2/3rds of the US and requires being near a major airport ** This is a 60% travel role leading Medical Science Liaisons including MI, N. IN, IL, MO, OK, TX and all states westward Who We Are: Harvesting Hope with a Growing Family At Merz Therapeutics, we take a nurturing approach to our organization - treating colleagues like family, embracing our whole selves and creating a company culture that encourages growth and decisive action. We are committed to caring for whole communities by focusing on individuals suffering from movement disorders and neurological conditions and the healthcare providers dedicated to helping them, while simultaneously bolstering our team members in a united effort to make a difference. As a private, family-owned company, we have the liberty and support to make decisions for ourselves, our customers and the patients we serve. We pride ourselves on building an inclusive culture where there is room to celebrate individual growth and the ability to contribute to a common good as a collaborative team. Our mission is grounded in a long-term view of making a difference for the common good, while growing together as a family. If you're looking to immerse yourself in a passionate team rooted in community, connection and camaraderie, then we're looking for YOU! #IAmMerzTx Merz Therapeutics is seeking an Area Director, Medical Science Liaisons for the West Area. Job Purpose:To manage the activities of the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) team to develop and implement strategies that:
- Optimally manage thought leader/academic institutions and other key health care provider/organization relationships, specifically with the provision of timely and up to date scientific information relevant to Merz Therapeutics products or research & development activities;
- Increase health care provider awareness and knowledge as it relates to the management of therapeutic product-related treatments and uses;
- Ensure professional development of the MSL team with a focus on excellence and accountability;
- Training and ensuring proper management of medical affairs HCP training resources including virtual reality technologies and resources for injections training;
- Ensure coordination and cooperation between the MSL and other Merz Therapeutics personnel;
- Ensure team compliance with Merz Therapeutics policies and guidelines. The Director of the US MSL team will also be responsible for recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new MSLs, counseling and coaching MSLs. The Director of the US MSL team will provide input into the strategy and direction for the MSL team working closing with internal stakeholders to align activities with overall business objectives;
- Ensuring proper training of new hires to meet the expectations of a respected scientific and medical affairs expert required for peer-to-peer conversations with key opinion leaders.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Key opinion leader management/scientific strategy
- Work with internal colleagues to define therapeutic space and treatment concepts that form the basis of MSL field-based activities, which will be adopted by thought leaders and academic institutions and support the safe use of Merz Therapeutic products.
- Define and implement tactics that will allow for the timely acceptance of these concepts
- In collaboration with internal Medical Affairs stakeholders, develop materials for dissemination of clinically and scientifically relevant information...
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
