The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Associate Director will oversee the effective and efficient functioning of individual MSLs in the region. Ideal candidate will live and have worked within the territory.
Territory : Western Region (West of Chicago)
The MSL Associate Director main objectives are to;
Coach, train and manage MSL performance and development to ensure excellent execution of their role and of strategic goals.
Oversee that MSLs exhibit robust scientific knowledge.
Support the establishment and maintenance of strong relationships with Key Opinion Leaders.
Facilitate MSL timely, appropriate, balanced, scientific exchanges with key external expert to enhance the understanding of the therapeutic area and medical value of our products.
Ensure excellence in execution of all governance processes and manage MSL resources and budgets.
Key Accountabilities
Regularly spend time witnessing MSL field activities, appropriately diagnosing elements and offering feedback to support improvement of skills to impact performance and professional development.
Monitor MSLs’ execution of plans within their respective territories and with crucial KOLs via regular coaching sessions.
Develop customized training and career development plan for each MSL.
Manage budget appropriately and ensure fiduciary responsibility is practiced by direct reports
KOL strategy and management
Translate overall priorities into specific goals and expected outcomes for the US region and individual MLs.
Supervise identification and mapping of KOLs for each MSL in their territory to prioritize key territory stakeholders and develop customized engagement plans.
Support, attend, and follow up on scientific congresses, symposia, or other events where appropriate.
Communicate scientific and medical information/insights
Develop scientific material such as slide decks, in collaboration with Medical Affairs Directors.
Train or advise internal stakeholders.
Evaluate and summarize feedback on key scientific medical and clinical information and patients' behavior (indirectly from physicians) to provide insights of impact for internal functions.
Organize and conduct trainings as needed.
Travel 60% or greater, including domestic and international travel as needed.
Education/Requirements
MD, PharmD, PhD, or other doctoral-level degree preferred and 2 years of related pharma/biotech experience.
Previous management experience preferred.
Candidates with advanced health care degrees and relevant Dermatology clinical experience consisting of at least 5 years in Dermatology clinical environment may be considered.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and ability to pass a complete background check.
Driving a company car in a safe manner to daily meetings and appointments is required.
Responsible for operating the motor vehicle using safe driving practices, knowledge of and compliance with all company policies, and obeying all traffic laws.
MSL Associate Director need to ensure that the team operates within clear compliance regulations and ensure that the information shared with stakeholders is non-promotional in nature.
MSL Associate Director have to work closely with Commercial partners while minding regulatory boundaries for non-promotion
Dimensions/Scope
Manage a base of 7-10 MSLs, including complete oversight of the near-term needs (e.g. training, etc.) and long-term requirements (e.g. career plan, etc.).
Steer and guide team to plan day-to-day interactions, including discussion points in accordance with Medical Affairs strategy.
Review, Monitor, and analyze data from the field as it relates to feedback from the KOLs on key information concerning our company’s strategy, products, image, or competition.
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Pursue progress , discover extraordinary
Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.
Watch our ALL IN video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=67s) and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com (https://www.sanofi.com/en/our-responsibility/equality-and-inclusiveness) !