Collegium Pharmaceutical is building a leading, diversified biopharmaceutical company committed to improving the lives of people living with serious medical conditions. We have a leading portfolio of responsible pain management and neuropsychiatry medications. POSITION OVERVIEW
The Senior Medical Science Liaison (MSL) role is a field-based, non-sales focused position, working with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Key Decision Makers (KDMs), and Academic Medical Institutions. The Sr. MSL will collaborate with Health Care Professionals (HCPs) and KOLs to provide both proactive and reactive medical education to ensure that HCPs have the most up-to-date information. RESPONSIBILITIES
KOL Engagement and Management
Serve as scientific and clinical peer-to-peer expert to external KOLs
Develop a regional KOL engagement strategy by identifying, profiling, cultivating, and successfully maintaining long-term relationships
Maintain an up-to-date roster of KOLs, both active as well as other notable KOLs in the region
Ability to identify and facilitate opportunities KOLs/clinicians for collaborative publications
Align with cross-functional teammates, to orchestrate resources with the top KOLs
Serve as a resource for commercial teams regarding KOL landscape and expertise
Maintain accurate reporting and documentation of MSL activities (KOL calls, insights)
Collaborate with HCPs and KOLs on Medical Affairs initiatives including publications, advisory boards, medical education opportunities, training and speaker development
Assist with the education of KOLs and speakers, consultants, and advisors with approved decks and materials
Local and National Conference Engagement
Plan and execute KOL engagements at state, regional, and national conferences, POAs, field visits, and other venues as directed in a compliant manner
Present at conferences, advisory boards, and sponsorship opportunities when appropriate
Internal Stakeholder Collaboration
Serve as scientific and clinical expert to internal stakeholders, and provide education and support as appropriate
Support clinical development initiatives, as needed
Inform Collegium medical strategy by capturing targeted clinical insights on new developments, studies, guidelines, or publications related to CNS, psychiatry and related therapeutic areas
Maintain effective and compliant collaboration among internal cross-functional stakeholders
Market Insights
Work with Director(s) of National Accounts and Market Access colleagues to foster relationships with Managed Care Organizations, Health Systems, and Population Health/Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) External Experts (EEs) with the goal of improving patient health outcomes
Provide competitive intelligence gained through interactions to help shape payor strategy
Peer-to-Peer Education Programs and Content
Assist with on-label KOL development, including identification and/or training/coaching of scientific speakers with approved slide decks and materials
Work with commercial as appropriate on new content creation and existing content updated, as well as new and innovative programming ideas
REQUIRED LEADERSHIP BEHAVIORS
Leadership Behaviors are a core set of behaviors that vary based on Level in the organization categorized under Head, Heart, and Guts. - Head
Know our Business
Think Critically
Decide
Execute
Heart
Collaborate
Develop
Communicate
Embrace Authenticity
Guts
Be Disruptive
Innovate
Evolve
Be Tenacious
QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced degree required (PhD, PharmD, MD)
5+ years of experience as MSL required, 8+ years in Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industry preferred
Preferred candidates have well-established networks and active relationships with KOLs, preferably in the CNS community
Experience in a fast-pace pharmaceutical and/or life science environment preferred
Advanced knowledge of pharmacokinetics principles preferred
Experience with both field and headquarters protocols and procedures preferred
Must understand compliance considerations and demonstrate ability to work compliantly in a field-based role, within the medical organization, as well as across the commercial organization
Must demonstrate a high level of scientific and clinical knowledge
Excellent oral and written scientific communication skills
Has strong initiative and functions well as part of a cross-functional team
Exhibits excellent time management
Demonstrates ability to work independently and the adaptability to take on new projects or initiatives
Must be a proactive team player, flexible, and able to work in ambiguous situations
Ability to engage HCPs and inform the execution of our brand and disease-state strategies
Ability to develop and execute educational and engagement strategies
