Medical Science Liaison, Neurology (Ontario/Manitoba)
Lundbeck
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Acts within the Medical department strategy which, in turn, is aligned with brand strategy;
- Interacts with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), other health care professionals (HCPs), professional associations, and other stakeholders to obtain insights on disease management and clinical data (current and emerging) within relevant therapeutic portfolios;
- May initiate discussions around current scientific, medical, and clinical information related to Lundbeck products and the conditions for which they treat. The MSL may hold discussions falling outside of the product labelling only in response to unsolicited requests from HCPs for off-label information;
- Seeks and develops opportunities to educate HCPs and stakeholders in strategic areas;
- Delivers scientifically balanced and objective presentations to groups of strategic importance such as groups of key HCPs, and P&T committees; Identifies opportunities for engaging KOLs and recommends those with the appropriate expertise for participation in medical activities (e.g., assess and recommend sites for clinical research and advisors for medical advisory board, and evaluate unsolicited proposals for investigator initiated trials within the medical department).
- Engaging KOLs in discussions to recognize and develop knowledge in specific disease-related areas that are strategically important for emerging products;
- Identifying and developing relationships with new opinion leaders and stakeholders who share strategic interests;
- Sharing early product experience gained from clinical trial investigators;
- Work with field teams, including Mental Health Specialists, and Alliance partners;
- Contribute to Market Access initiatives (development of product-related value proposition, present clinical data to decision-makers);
- Provide ad-hoc support for critical business activities in other departments;
- Work collaboratively with Scientific Advisor to identify potential clinical investigators for Phase II/III and post-marketing programs;
- Work collaboratively with Medical head office, clinical research organizations (CRO), and research site personnel to support local company sponsored research activities
- Provide scientific training when needed to further develop scientific competencies of Lundbeck sales force;
- Support Market Access when needed for the development and delivery of credible scientific knowledge to payers to maximize the commercial potential of Lundbeck product portfolio;
- MD, PharmD, Ph.D. in life sciences.
- Minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of experience in a similar position within the Canadian pharmaceutical industry or any other scientific field.
- Scientific expertise in therapeutic field (neurology) is an asset.
- Superior communication skills, such as speaker (an asset).
- Knowledge of the regulations governing the pharmaceutical industry.
- Fluent in oral and written English; in Quebec, fluent in French and proficient in English
- Hold a valid driver’s license.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.