Medical Science Liaison, Hepatology

Role Summary

Medical Science Liaison, Hepatology – Field Based role focusing on execution of external engagement strategy for Hepatology portfolio, and implementation of engagement plans aligned to therapy area strategies in the Northeast territory.

Responsibilities

• Work with medical colleagues and other business partners to identify External Experts (Liver Specialists), professional groups, decision makers and other key stakeholders in the assigned therapy area of Hepatology and/or geography
• Respond compliantly to unsolicited information requests from healthcare professionals regarding licensed or un-licensed medicines; ensure medical information responses are factual, fair, balanced, scientifically rigorous and compliant with standards and local laws
• Disseminate safety information to the healthcare profession as directed; conduct scientific exchange for Hepatology medicines on label to inform and educate HCPs; deliver scientific/pipeline presentations to formulary committees and HCPs
• Maintain expertise in Hepatology and in competitor medicines and vaccines
• Attend and contribute to medical portions of regional account planning/training sessions
• Attend national, regional, and local scientific/medical meetings to gain medical insight on data and disease states relevant to GSK products
• Support clinical development activities and programs including GSK and Investigator Sponsored Studies; collaborate with R&D to improve site performance; provide insight into research interests
• Conduct discussions with steering committees, advisory boards, consultants on topics related to GSK work, including clinical research investigators and sponsored publications
• Provide scientific training for GSK sales representatives on Hepatology products; train HCPs to speak on behalf of GSK; assist with speaker training events
• Partner with matrix colleagues to ensure patient and business-focused strategies and add value to External Experts
• Demonstrate understanding of Hepatology therapy area and market dynamics; engage HCPs in scientific discussions aligned with medical strategy
• Develop clear strategic vision for the territory with identification, mapping, and planning of scientific engagements in line with medical strategy

Qualifications

• Required: Pharm. D or Ph. D, DNP, or MD (medical/clinical focus)
• Required: Two or more years in pharmacology/pharmacotherapy with clinical application experience
• Required: Experience engaging in peer-to-peer scientific exchange with medical professionals and decision makers
• Required: Experience creating and delivering medical-based presentations
• Required: Experience identifying opportunities for medical engagement and developing goals
• Required: Experience building relationships with external HCPs, KOLs, external experts, and internal stakeholders
• Required: Willingness to travel 50‚Äì75% of time
• Required: Must live within the specified territory

Preferred Qualifications

• Residency or Post-Doctoral training in clinical/pharmaceutical practice
• Clinical experience with direct/indirect patient care decision-making authority
• Pharmaceutical industry, clinical education, or medical liaison experience in Hepatology
• Strong computer literacy and experience with software applications