Medical Science Liaison - Midwest

Role Summary

As a field-based medical expert, the MSL supports ARS’s products and therapeutic areas by advancing scientific and collaborative relationships and acting as a conduit for timely knowledge exchange with key members of external healthcare communities and internal stakeholders towards optimized patient outcomes. The MSL function is knowledge-based, educating internal and external stakeholders on the science behind, and safe and appropriate use of our products, and supports the generation of medical-scientific knowledge on special projects. Position covers several states in the Midwest; candidate location preference is Chicago, IL or a major city within the region and must live within 1 hour of a major airport.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and maintain medical-scientific knowledge in the assigned therapeutic areas; interpret and disseminate scientific, clinical, and health economic data; gather and evaluate new information as it applies to ARS products and areas of therapeutic interest.
• Lead efforts to recognize, identify, cultivate, and integrate KOL relationships in specific therapeutic areas; identify opportunities for scientific growth and generation of medical evidence in support and/or expansion of current utilization of therapies and execution of mutual interest initiatives such as research and CME.
• Identify, develop, and manage KOL relationships on a continuum of advocacy in support of company objectives and ARS’s reputation as a scientifically innovative partner.
• Deliver programs according to established objectives and serve as a resource for education and dissemination of medical-scientific information to internal audiences (Marketing, Medical Affairs, Clinical Research, R&D, Sales) and external audiences (healthcare professionals, consumers, patient organizations, distributors, etc.).
• Provide information regarding ARS’s Investigator Study (IIS) program process in response to unsolicited requests and monitor progress for IISs approved and supported.

Qualifications

• PharmD/Doctoral level degree in a medical and/or scientific field (Preferred).
• RN/MSN or similar advanced degree with strong relevant experience (Considered).
• 3–5 years in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry (Preferred).
• Strong preference for experience within allergy/immunology (Preferred).
• Demonstrate outstanding knowledge of the MSL function, medical planning, and key medical expert engagement.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to travel 60–75% of time, including overnights and weekends as necessary.
• Customer focus; solid interpersonal and communication skills; demonstrated relationship builder.
• Professional presence that promotes respect, credibility, and trust throughout the organization.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively in a dynamic, field-based environment; demonstrated ability to work independently (remote position).
• Strong presentation and writing skills; results-oriented and self-motivated.

Education

• PharmD/Doctoral level degree in a medical and/or scientific field (Preferred).
• RN/MSN or similar advanced degree with strong relevant experience (Considered).

Additional Requirements

• Travel expectations: 60–75% of time, including overnights and weekends as necessary.