Medical Science Liaison, Oncology
Ipsen
- Berkeley Heights, NJ
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Demonstrate deep scientific expertise on Ipsen’s Oncology/Hematology molecules/products, and therapeutic area to exchange relevant information and insights with thought leaders.
- Build, cultivate and maintain a focused group of regional thought leaders to ensure understanding of evolving healthcare trends across the relevant therapeutic area landscape.
- Respond to on and off-label questions with integrity, compliance, and adherence to legal, regulatory, and Ipsen guidelines, policies & procedures.
- Represent Ipsen and US Medical Affairs Team during scientific conferences, continuing medical educational events, and medical meetings.
- Gather data and generate scientific insights from stakeholder interactions and provide feedback to the organization using appropriate mechanisms and tools.
- Recognize and capture scientific insights that deepen our understanding of the needs of thought leaders, healthcare providers, and patients to share with internal stakeholders.
- Respond to unsolicited requests regarding interest in investigator sponsored studies (ISS) and supports ISS submissions through appropriate internal processes.
- Assist with Company Sponsored Studies (CSS) from Phase I-IV, including investigator/site identification, site initiation visits and feedback regarding operational management to ensure optimal site selection and performance.
- Respond to unsolicited request for medical information associated with Ipsen products and disease state area.
- Train and facilitate speakers on Ipsen’s products.
- Build and cultivate working relationships across internal stakeholders (Medical Affairs colleagues, Clinical Operations, HEOR, R&D, Medical Information and Commercial) while maintaining full compliance with relevant company, industry, legal and regulatory requirements.
- Work efficiently and balance all work to enhance performance and execute local medical plan strategies within specified timelines.
- Participate on committees or project teams that support MSL strategies and tactics as delegated by MSL leadership.
- Engage in continuous independent learning within the therapeutic area and actively attend and participate in upskilling programs related to Ipsen molecules, products, disease states and relevant business topics.
- Doctoral level in the sciences required (MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, DPT, Nursing or equivalent)
- 3-5 years related work experience.
- Minimum 2 years Oncology MSL experience preferred.
- Previous experience with product launches and life cycle management.
- Excellent planning, presentation, written and presentation communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain credible and scientific relationships with top experts in the field.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to function on a cross-functional team.
- Demonstrated expertise in ability to synthesize and communicate medical information clearly.
- Knowledge of PhRMA, OIG, and other guidelines relating to compliant medical communications.
- Knowledge of oncology/hematology customer segments and market dynamics
- Demonstrated expertise in discussing scientific content and context to multiple audiences.
- Fundamental understanding of clinical research
- Excellent project management ability
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Thorough knowledge of regulatory environment
- Strong leadership capabilities
- Excellent collaboration skills
- Ability to travel (50-70%) based on size of geography.