at Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job TitleMedical Science Liaison (Ophthalmology)
Requisition
JR000014367 Medical Science Liaison (Ophthalmology) (Open)
Location
ARD Field Office - USA405
Additional Locations
Atlanta, GA, Boston, MA, Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL, Columbus, OH, Dallas, TX, Houston, TX, Jackson, MS, Los Angeles, CA, Miami, FL, Minneapolis, MN, Philadelphia, PA, Phoenix, AZ
Job Description Summary
Job Description
A Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Ophthalmology will serve as a liaison to the medical/scientific community and will be responsible for establishing, nurturing, and sustaining relationships with key stakeholders within the geographic and therapeutic area of coverage. This position, part of Medical Affairs, is field-based and necessitates a robust scientific foundation, either through technical or clinical expertise. MSLs are expected to be trusted sources of clinical and scientific information and also provide practical guidance to healthcare practitioners, key opinion leaders (KOL), professional associations, and healthcare payers. MSLs are accountable for ensuring that regional field strategies are executed in harmony with the company's scientific goals.
Responsibilities:
KOL Engagement
Develop relationships with focus KOLs in their assigned territory through engaging in scientific exchange
Engage in peer-to-peer scientific dialogue effectively communicating scientific, medical, technical, or product (reactive) content
Support HCP field education, training, and safe use of drugs or biologics.
Assess KOL alignment with the key scientific discussion topics to inform territory and medical strategy
Identify KOL Advocates and Collaborators within your assigned territory
Compliantly support company sponsored research, investigator-initiated research, external collaborative research, and publications associated with MNK product(s)
Stay abreast of emerging scientific literature/clinical data and translate to applicable knowledge.
HCP Engagement
Ensure appropriate communication of clinical and scientific information regarding FDA approved and pipeline products in a timely, ethical, and customer-focused manner with support of your manager
Respond to MIRFs with an initial contact within 2 days and a full answer within 3 weeks (when a standard response letter doesn't exist)
Scientific Insights
Collect scientific and clinical insights based on scientific information/clinical data sharing to optimize medical communications and coordinated strategy and tactics across the organization.
Respond to all requests for directed insights within the expected timeframe
Participate in advisory boards as requested
Internal Project Support
Contributes scientific content and/or helps create materials in support of a project or initiative
Teamwork & Leadership
Participate in team calls, projects, and activities
Collaborate with MSL colleagues
Understand and operate in alignment with the MNK Values and Leadership Framework
Requirements:
Advanced scientific degree (MD, OD, PhD, PharmD) or clinical degree (NP, PA); or equivalent clinical experience (e.g., RN, RT) if appropriate
Experience in ophthalmology/optometry
2+ years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry, other healthcare environment or equivalent experience
Ability to effectively communicate scientific content through face-to-face individual meetings, small group interactions, and in writing
Effective collaboration with internal departments is essential, and the ability to work cohesively as a strong team player
Demonstrate independence, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills while showcasing problem-solving abilities, strategic thinking, and a patient-centered approach
Be committed to full compliance with all company SOPs, regulatory requirements, and applicable laws including PhRMA guidelines for field-based personnel.
Must possess a valid driver's license
Preferences:
Demonstrated ability to access and develop relationships with external stakeholders
Thorough knowledge of medicine, treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, customer strategies, and FDA promotional guidelines, regulations, and ethical guidelines
Organizational... For full info follow application link.
Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
