Medical Science Liaison, Gastroenterology & Microbiome (Quebec)
Ferring
Quebec City, QC
Permanent
Full-time
2 months ago
Job Description:Your day at FerringAreas of accountability include:Customer facing scientific expert supporting and developing partnerships with external customers.Carries out identification, mapping and updating of external opinion leaders. Maintains KOL database.Identifies opportunities for collaboration and builds collaboration with KOLs and external medical experts.Provides Medical information and support to customers. Reactively respond to unsolicited and documented queries from HCPConducts fair and balanced scientific exchanges with KOL to explore mutual clinical and scientific interests, insights generation, scientific/educational meetings, potential research collaborations.Provide scientific/educational presentations to HCP:Reactively: on products (on‐label and off‐label indications), on compounds in developmentProactively: on disease area managementSupports and conducts Ad board meetings, regional/national training, courses/workshops/events with KOLs.Assists in the organisation and scientific support of key external National and Regional events e.g. satellite symposia etc.Medical/scientific liaison support in oversight & execution of data generation activities (research, clinical studies, RWE, patient programmes, data mining etc.)Identifies opportunities to generate data.Coordinates and facilitates unsolicited Investigator‐Initiated Study (IIS) requests from submission until completion, presentation, and publication, in alignment with Medical Affairs’ objectives.Supports implementation & follow up of the R&D projects and Company Sponsored Studies (CSS) (incl. post-marketing projects) (investigators site identification and evaluation, feasibility studies, recruitment, investigator meetings, external expert identification, study management, investigators query) when appropriateDevelops, maintains & disseminates high level of scientific and technical expertise in therapeutic areas.Keeps up to date with evolving science and evidence base. Ensures this is communicated to the appropriate personnel.Prepares and presents critical reviews of scientific publications and congresses, internally and externally.Provides high quality non promotional, medical, and scientific support/communications to internal and external customers.Supports development, review, and approval of scientific and clinical content of relevant promotional and non-promotional materials and activities, publication planning, slide-deck development, and internal training initiatives, ensuring informed, balanced, current, and compliant communications.Attends appropriate scientific congresses to interact with HCPs, develop knowledge in relevant therapy areas and to produce congress summaries for dissemination to internal stakeholders and HCPs.Gathers and disseminates competitor activity in therapeutic areas relevant to Ferring’s interests and strategy – updates relevant colleagues.Carry out medical operations in the cluster/country.Supports cross functional teams (sales, marketing, market access) in response to enquiries and delivers scientific presentations on the disease area and on the product.Completes necessary documentations to ensure knowledge preservation (CRM reports). Uses necessary tools to develop and follow up on strategic measures (project plans).In collaboration with cluster/country cross-functional teams, supports creation and implementation of strategic and operational plans in the cluster/country, in line with Ferring’s global and regional strategy, enabling cluster/country achievement of Global Medical Affairs, regional and cluster/country targets.Carries out successful execution of the Medical Affairs strategy and plan in line and consultation with the responsible cross-functional teams.Compliance with GCP, SOP’s, guidelines, and regulatory requirements within the countryIntake and reporting of complaints and adverse reaction reports (ADRs) to the appropriate Ferring Canada team, as per the current reporting procedures.Behind our innovation…There’s YouEDUCATIONBioMedical, Scientific University educationPost-graduate degree level e.g. MSc, PhD, MD, PharmD is an asset.EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONSMinimum 2 years of experience in pharmaceutical industryProven experience and successful track record as an MSL or within a Medical Affairs departmentExperience in scientific presentations and development of relationships with KOL is strongly preferred.Medical/ParaMedical Practice or Research career (hospital and/or hospital related, university research, pharmaceutical industry research or Medical Affairs)SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGEKnowledge in data analysis and statistics for the purpose of understanding/interpreting clinical study results.Current working knowledge of legal, regulatory, and compliance regulations and guidelines relevant to industry interactions with health-care professionalsComprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and clinical operationsExperience in therapy areaFluent in French – written and verbal.Behind our innovation…There’s YouGet inspired from our commitment to advocate for everyone’s right to build a family, no matter who you are, where you live or who you loveOur inclusive support package – “Building Families at Ferring” provides equal and accessible policies for all employees who wish to start their family journey, ensuring a global standard, irrespective of location and roleParental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parentsExtended support on family building journeyCompetitive base compensation and bonusGroup Benefits with no waiting periodMatching retirement savings programService based vacation eligibility, enhanced paid time off, summer hours programProgressive Flexible Work policyMaking a difference in the lives of millions of people means we succeed by working together. Our diverse backgrounds, experiences, expertise and perspectives enable us to find solutions to even the most challenging problems, and our success is tied to each team member’s contributions. Imagine the power of your career when it’s Ferring + You.Behind our purpose… There’s YouIf our mission and your vision are aligned, please apply!We strive to build and maintain an inclusive and diverse workplace with equal opportunities and mutual respect for all employees regardless of their backgrounds and socioeconomic status.Location: Ferring Canada