Medical Science Liaison, South Texas
Bausch Health Companies Inc.
5 days ago
On-site
Corpus Christi, TX
Medical Affairs
Job Scope:
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a scientific peer and primary conduit between the company and the healthcare community and key medical experts (KMEs). Partners with clinical operations and global medical affairs, providing “voice of the customer” insights to refine lifecycle strategies and serving as a scientific resource for cross-functional field teams. The role should be based in an area that complements the existing team, with in-depth knowledge of Gastroenterology/Hepatology.
Responsibilities:
- Peer-to-Peer Relationship Management: Build long-term scientific partnerships with KMEs and healthcare decision-makers.
- High-Level Data Dissemination: Provide fair, evidence-based clinical presentations and lead deep-dive scientific discussions.
- Congress Leadership: Represent the organization at major medical/scientific congresses.
- Actionable Insight Capture: Collect and communicate “voice of the customer” insights on treatment patterns and unmet needs.
- Clinical Trial Support: Identify trial sites, facilitate patient recruitment, and support Investigator-Initiated Trials (IITs).
- Real-World Evidence: Identify opportunities to generate evidence of real-world therapy value.
- Internal Scientific Consult: Provide therapeutic-area expertise and clinical briefings to Market Access/Commercial.
- Field Strategic/Operational Leadership: Translate global plans into local tactics; provide competitive intelligence; provide on-label medical/scientific education.
- Product Launch Readiness: Execute pre-launch readiness plans to address clinical knowledge gaps.
- Matrix Integration: Ensure field insights influence lifecycle, disease area/brand strategy, and clinical development priorities.
- Territory Engagement Plan: Use analytics/CRM to prioritize interactions.
- Omnichannel Engagement: Use virtual platforms and social listening alongside face-to-face engagement.
- Regulatory Stewardship: Ensure compliance with global/local standards (e.g., PhRMA Code).
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; PhD/MD/PharmD or other advanced healthcare degree preferred.
- 3–5 years MSL experience preferred.
- Established relationships with Gastroenterology and/or Hepatology KMEs desired.
- Demonstrated expertise in drug information communication.
- Demonstrated project management ability; strong administrative management.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of FDA requirements related to MSLs.
- Strong relationship-building skills with the research community.
- Team-oriented; able to work effectively with others.
- Valid driver’s license in good standing.
- Takes seriously relevant policies and procedures; self-starter with positive attitude.
Benefits:
- Medical (includes prescription drug), dental, vision; Flexible Spending Accounts; 401(k) with matching; discretionary time off; paid sick time; stock purchase plan; tuition reimbursement; parental leave; short- and long-term disability; life insurance; accidental death & dismemberment; paid holidays; employee referral bonuses; employee discounts.
The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a scientific peer and primary conduit between the company and the healthcare community and key medical experts (KMEs). Partners with clinical operations and global medical affairs, providing “voice of the customer” insights to refine lifecycle strategies and serving as a scientific resource for cross-functional field teams. The role should be based in an area that complements the existing team, with in-depth knowledge of Gastroenterology/Hepatology.
Responsibilities:
- Peer-to-Peer Relationship Management: Build long-term scientific partnerships with KMEs and healthcare decision-makers.
- High-Level Data Dissemination: Provide fair, evidence-based clinical presentations and lead deep-dive scientific discussions.
- Congress Leadership: Represent the organization at major medical/scientific congresses.
- Actionable Insight Capture: Collect and communicate “voice of the customer” insights on treatment patterns and unmet needs.
- Clinical Trial Support: Identify trial sites, facilitate patient recruitment, and support Investigator-Initiated Trials (IITs).
- Real-World Evidence: Identify opportunities to generate evidence of real-world therapy value.
- Internal Scientific Consult: Provide therapeutic-area expertise and clinical briefings to Market Access/Commercial.
- Field Strategic/Operational Leadership: Translate global plans into local tactics; provide competitive intelligence; provide on-label medical/scientific education.
- Product Launch Readiness: Execute pre-launch readiness plans to address clinical knowledge gaps.
- Matrix Integration: Ensure field insights influence lifecycle, disease area/brand strategy, and clinical development priorities.
- Territory Engagement Plan: Use analytics/CRM to prioritize interactions.
- Omnichannel Engagement: Use virtual platforms and social listening alongside face-to-face engagement.
- Regulatory Stewardship: Ensure compliance with global/local standards (e.g., PhRMA Code).
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; PhD/MD/PharmD or other advanced healthcare degree preferred.
- 3–5 years MSL experience preferred.
- Established relationships with Gastroenterology and/or Hepatology KMEs desired.
- Demonstrated expertise in drug information communication.
- Demonstrated project management ability; strong administrative management.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of FDA requirements related to MSLs.
- Strong relationship-building skills with the research community.
- Team-oriented; able to work effectively with others.
- Valid driver’s license in good standing.
- Takes seriously relevant policies and procedures; self-starter with positive attitude.
Benefits:
- Medical (includes prescription drug), dental, vision; Flexible Spending Accounts; 401(k) with matching; discretionary time off; paid sick time; stock purchase plan; tuition reimbursement; parental leave; short- and long-term disability; life insurance; accidental death & dismemberment; paid holidays; employee referral bonuses; employee discounts.