Medical Science Liaison, NMD
About this opportunity
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is the key medical person acting as the main point of contact to external stakeholders (including but not limited to HCPs/Key Scientific Experts/patient advocacy groups/payers/etc.). At this junction, the MSL will assure accurate clear and valued information regarding our science to multiple levels within the medical community and communicate complex cutting edge scientific information and research concepts to healthcare decision makers. In addition, the MSL will facilitate the implementation of medical initiatives such as medical education events, data generation, or clinical trial requests, patient support programs, and EAP within the country. The role may also include sharing insights from the field and use these insights to contribute to company/brand strategy, educate key HCPs on our medicines where appropriate and organize the scientific content for medical education, and provide internal training/education.
The NMD MSM is expected to require 3-4 days in the field per standard week to carry out his/her duties.
This individual will support Taiwan Medical (Operations) function within Taiwan affiliate. He/She will have accountability for the following:
Primary Responsibilities (Field Activities)
To establish, develop and maintain medical scientific collaborative relationships with current and future therapeutic experts in spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and other orphan disease products in development (including but not limited to immunology, nephrology etc)
To disseminate high quality complex scientific information and provide innovative medical education content
To generate medical insights and provide research concepts to therapeutic experts to facilitate patient management and care
To develop affiliate Key Medical Experts (KME) strategy and engagement plan
To support maintenance of a locally-specific patient support program that will address the needs of the patients and their families in their journey to receiving and maintaining therapy from their HCP
Others (Educational / Training Activities)
Actively shares new information and unmet medical needs gathered in HCP interactions with internal cross functional team to identify educational gaps where appropriate
Qualifications:
Medical or scientific qualification (M.S. or Pharm.D. preferred)
At least 2 years’ experience in a medical role in industry
MSL experience for at least 2 years
Ideally, medical/scientific experience in either rare diseases or immunology or nephrology
Willingness to travel as it is a field-based role
Strong customer orientation, science based
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Job Level: Professional
Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.
At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about Biogen.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
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