Director, Medical Science Liaison – Respiratory US

Role Summary

Director, Medical Science Liaison – Respiratory US

Responsibilities

• 100% compliant with all Company policies & procedures.
• Learning & Growth (Improve skills & abilities, Develop medical expertise, Develop strategic leadership).
• Operational Excellence (Improve operational efficiency, Improve operational effectiveness, Align medical activities with overarching company strategy).
• KOL Relationship Management (Understand KOL medical education needs, Understand competitor medical affairs educational offerings, Align KOL selection with overarching company strategy).
• Innovation (Understand medical innovation, Uniquely meet HCP innovation-based education needs, Increase use of innovative education materials).
• Engage in non-promotional, truthful, evidenced-based, and non-misleading communications with KOLs/HCPs using educational materials approved by the Medical Review Committee (MRC).
• Draft, execute, monitor & adapt independent US MSL Stakeholder Engagement Plans for target KOLs/HCPs on an ongoing basis in alignment with the US Respiratory MSL Team Lead (Coach/Player) and US Respiratory Medical Lead.
• Receive support & direction for all normal asset-/disease state-level MSL business activities including all business travel, HCP interactions and congress attendance from US Respiratory MSL Team Lead (Coach/Player).
• Provide a summary of day-to-day activities & achievements on a monthly written basis to US Respiratory MSL Team Lead (Coach/Player).
• Submit expense reports and PTO/vacation requests in a timely manner.
• Document HCP Interactions in VEEVA.
• Respond with Reactive Medical Communications to Unsolicited Medical Requests (UMRs) received from HCPs or other external stakeholders.
• Identify & communicate internally the activities of rival Medical Affairs organizations with our target KOLs/HCPs.
• Identify & communicate internally the unmet medical education needs of our target KOLs/HCPs; share complex ideas, anticipating potential objections, and persuade other colleagues to adopt a new point of view.
• Partner with US Respiratory Medical Portfolio Lead (MPL) to develop independent, new, innovative, nonpromotional, proactive and reactive medical education materials (eg, slide decks, videos) that differ from those provided by rival Medical Affairs organizations to uniquely address the unmet educational needs of our target KOLs/HCPs.
• Gather & communicate internally KOL insights related to independent US Medical and/or overarching company objectives or strategies to inform the advancement of independent US Medical and/or overarching company strategy.
• Develop & communicate internally independent Ad Board, Congress & Customer Insight Reports; Interacts with senior leaders and may apply advanced negotiations.
• Staff independent Medical Affairs booths at congresses/conventions.
• Provide training to internal Viatris functions on products and disease states using materials approved by the MRC or the Viatris Promotional Material Approval Process (VMap) at the request of Commercial as appropriate.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of respiratory experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry. Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) required. However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration.
• Must possess knowledge of the US Respiratory Medical Science Liaison (MSL) roles and responsibilities, clinical trials, relevant therapeutic areas, understand all applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), the Standards for Interactions with U.S. Healthcare Providers, Federal and State promotional laws and regulations, the PhRMA Code, ACCME Standards, and the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. Recognized as an expert with knowledge of strategies that can be deployed within Medical Affairs.
• Must possess ability to effectively communicate, develop, and manage collaborative relationships with KOLs and other medical professionals, external academic institutions and PAGs. Strong analytic and organizational skills in managing, interpreting, and presenting clinical data. Ability to actively listen for insights stated directly or indirectly by stakeholders, and draw implications for Viatris. Driven by personal accountability & high levels of performance. Ability to set and accomplish compelling goals both individually and in a team setting. Motivated to overcome challenges, seek out opportunities, and develop both personally and professionally. Comfortable with change. Embraces the principles of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI).
• Position functions semi-autonomously with no direct supervisory responsibilities. Position reports to US Respiratory MSL Team Lead (Coach/Player).
• US Remote. Extensive travel (75% - 80% of time, which may change) is a requirement; may include overnight stays and/or weekend travel; also leverage remote participation. Geographical territory may change over time.

Education

• None provided

Additional Requirements

• Geographical territories include Central and Pacific West with preferred home cities listed; resignation within territory required.