Medical Science Liaison- Epilepsy, South Central

Role Summary

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based member of Jazz Pharmaceuticals' Medical Affairs organization who develops and enhances professional relationships with medical thought leaders involved in various phases of product development. MSLs provide medical information through scientific exchange and clinical/scientific support for Jazz Pharmaceuticals and the Medical Affairs department. This field-based position covers Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Alabama and requires established personal and scientific credibility to interact with thought leaders and academic centers of excellence.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop peer-to-peer relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and healthcare providers within the Epilepsy therapeutic area
• Develop and execute territory plans in alignment with US Medical Affairs plans
• Identify and communicate key clinical and research issues and insights from KOLs to appropriate departments
• Participate in medical education for healthcare professionals (HCPs) through on-site presentations at healthcare institutions, investigator meetings, national conferences, advisory boards, or regional meetings
• Provide scientific support for additional activities such as medical congress staffing, advisory boards, and sales training initiatives
• Maintain up-to-date high-level knowledge of the therapy area, Jazz products, new and emerging areas of research, therapeutic issues and trends, and the competitive landscape
• Establish reputation as a trustworthy and knowledgeable source of scientific and medical information for the healthcare community
• Support development of Jazz Pharmaceuticals' positioning as the scientific authority in Epilepsy; attend appropriate scientific congresses to stay current and support regional, national and local KOL activities
• Acquire a broad understanding of local and national protocols and standards of clinical practice and trends in disease management in the US
• Provide clinical presentations and information in response to unsolicited questions in academic, community, and healthcare provider settings, in group or one-on-one contexts
• Communicate emerging data and clinical experience through scientific exchange and peer-to-peer interactions, discussing benefits and risks in an objective manner
• Act as primary liaison to investigators interested in performing investigator-initiated trials (IIT) and monitor IIT research milestones
• Collaborate with medical affairs and clinical teams to support patient enrollment in sponsored clinical trials with site recommendations
• Serve as internal scientific advisor in evaluating new products and technologies for portfolio consideration
• Contribute to development of the US Medical Plan and provide input into local strategies and tactics; participate in budget management to enable plan execution as needed
• Collaborate cross-functionally to enable a Key Account Management approach and support HCPs with advisory boards, speaker development and clinical trials
• Maintain Jazz standards and values by engaging healthcare providers in meaningful scientific exchange, documenting adverse events as required, adhering to codes of practice, acting ethically, and supporting company mission and values

Qualifications

• Required: Ability to research and critically analyze and communicate complex scientific and medical information and data
• Required: Clear and concise communication and presentation skills
• Required: Excellent planning and organization skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Required: Strong strategic mindset
• Required: Highly self-motivated and able to work autonomously
• Required: Ability to learn quickly, be flexible and results-focused in a rapidly changing environment
• Required: Excellent negotiation skills
• Required: Demonstrated skills in interpersonal relationship building, networking, collaboration and teamwork
• Required: Proficiency with digital platforms and tools
• Required: Excellent command of spoken English
• Required: Ability and willingness to travel at least 60% of work days; driving license
• Preferred: Knowledge of geography, healthcare environment and external experts in academia and medical community
• Preferred: Demonstrated ability to develop trust and relationships with opinion leaders in disease states of interest
• Preferred: Understanding of regulatory requirements for field-based personnel

Education

• MS/Advanced Practice Degree in a scientific and/or medical discipline with a minimum of 5 years experience in Epilepsy – or – MD, PharmD, or PhD is required
• Experience in Neurology or Psychiatry is required; experience in Epilepsy strongly preferred
• This is a field position requiring travel 60–80% of time
• Valid driver’s license and residence within 60 miles of a major airport