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 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 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
Serve as scientific and clinical peer-to-peer expert to external KOLs
Develop and execute KOL engagement strategy by identifying, profiling, cultivating, and successfully maintaining long-term relationships
Collaborate with HCPs and KOLs on Medical Affairs initiatives including publications, advisory boards, medical education opportunities, training and speaker development
Maintain accurate reporting and documentation of MSL activities
Inform Collegium medical strategy by capturing targeted clinical insights on new developments, studies, guidelines, or publications related to CNS, psychiatry and related therapeutic areas
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
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); MBA, M.Sc. or similar a plus
3+ years of experience as MSL required, 5+ 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 abele 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
