Senior Medical Sciences Liaison / MSL – (South East: AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, and WV)

Role Summary

As a field-based Medical Science Liaison (MSL) supporting AQST's therapeutic areas, the MSL advances scientific and medical relationships with healthcare professionals and serves as a conduit for scientific and clinical knowledge exchange. The MSL educates external and internal stakeholders on the science behind the safe and appropriate use of AQST products and contributes to generating scientific and medical knowledge. This role reports to the Field Director of Medical Affairs and operates independently from Commercial in accordance with company compliance policies, with growth opportunities within Medical Affairs. Territory coverage: Southeast United States (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a level of scientific and medical knowledge in the assigned therapeutic area(s) and/or disease state(s) related to AQST products.
• Identify, develop, and effectively manage KOL relationships on a continuum of advocacy in support of company objectives while enhancing AQST's reputation as a scientifically innovative industry partner.
• Accurately and compliantly interpret and disseminate balanced and factual scientific, clinical, and health economic data.
• Lead efforts in identifying, cultivating, and integrating KOL contributions and insights into therapeutic areas of interest and programs of AQST. Identify opportunities for growth and generation of medical contributions in support and/or expansion of current programs and therapies.
• Gather and evaluate new information as it applies to AQST products and areas of therapeutic interest.
• Deliver on project support according to established objectives.
• Provide support for unsolicited requests for medical information.
• Support key initiatives such as continuing medical education (CME) programs and investigator-initiated research efforts.
• Responsible for a defined geographic territory, managing relationships with priority KOLs across academic and community settings

Qualifications

• Doctoral level degree in a medical and or scientific field required (PharmD, PhD, MD/DO, DNP, or equivalent).
• A degree in a relevant medical and/or scientific field with strong related experience may be considered.
• A minimum of 3-5 years in a relevant pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry role or in healthcare is required.
• Experience in allergy/immunology is highly desired with pediatric experience also helpful.
• Ability to travel 60% of time, including overnights and weekends as necessary.
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to be a relationship builder.
• The ideal candidate must have character traits that promote respect, credibility, and trust throughout all interactions, outside and inside the organization.
• Must be able to organize, prioritize, and work effectively and operate independently in a dynamic field-based environment.
• Strong presentation and writing skills and should be results oriented and self-motivated.