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Senior Medical Science Liaison

Category	Medical Affairs
Job Ref	NK/HQ00012463
Job Type	Permanent
Salary	£ 50000.00 - £ 75000.00 per annum
Location	Netherlands - Field Based

11 Mar 2010

Senior Medical Science Liaison wanted for this global pharmaceutical company.

Primary Role

Provide a brief summary describing the major role, responsibilities and purpose of the job. Summarize key areas of accountability and budget responsibility, if applicable.

To develop strong ADHD product advocacy through KOL development by delivering quality medical education to internal colleagues and external audiences.

Responsibilities

Describe the essential job duties. After each, provide an estimate of the percent of time typically devoted to each responsibility (use increments of 5%, all time spent should total to 100% of time allocation). To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Please note the percentage of time spent on each job duty is an estimate for normal operating conditions.

Identify, build, and leverage relationships with national, regional and local thought leaders (55%)
Identify and develop key thought leaders for medical education and clinical research opportunities
Develop strategic thought leader plans to provide needs-based, value-added services and to improve their advocacy
Respond to unsolicited requests for information

Provide input and participate in cross-functional initiatives (15%)
Participate in internal therapeutic advisory groups and project teams
Publication planning; slide-deck development, training initiatives
Provide field-based medical support to Shire's clinical research programs

Deliver quality medical education presentations in a variety of settings and to obtain valuable feedback that can disseminated throughout the organization (5%)

Gather and disseminate competitive intelligence from multiple sources (10%)

Additional developmental and leadership responsibilities (10%)
Takes advantage of opportunities to mentor other MSL team members (national or international colleagues)
Actively guides contributions of cross-functional project teams
Able to assist with administrative aspects of regional activities

Complete accurate and timely administrative reports, projects, and required documentation requests (5%)

Key Sills

Demonstrates deep therapeutic competency - stays abreast of trends and new information in the profession
Keeps up to date with changes in the medical industry, current business initiatives, and competition
Highly articulate and persuasive during formal and informal presentations; able to convey complex, scientific ideas fluently to any audience
Has the ability to tactfully provide scientifically sound, constructive feedback to national, regional and local thought leaders and speakers
Actively listens to others and is adept at confidently stating expert opinion while respecting the positions of others - can exert diplomacy while standing firm on a position
Builds and leverages strategic internal and external relationships to identify potential opportunities, does not allow team to have 'us versus them” attitude
Utilizes effective, professional communications to cultivate strong working relationships with internal and external colleagues, flexible in own approach to people and situations
Can work alone comfortably on difficult assignments, owns consequences of errors, and emphasizes lessons learned
Is able to work effectively on multi-disciplinary teams in order to achieve desired outcomes, is familiar with people and organizational chart of other groups
Skillfully plans, prioritizes, and executes multiple responsibilities, seeks to expand current level of responsibilities
Demonstrates effective leadership skills (by example and through accomplishments), steps forward to handle challenges within scope of authority
Has a winning attitude and demonstrates a commitment to goals with a positive approach to problems, even in the face of adversity

Position Reports to
International MSL Director

Education & Experience Requirements

Completion of a doctorate level degree (Pharm.D. M.D., D.O., or Ph.D.) is preferred, with relevant residency and/or fellowship experience desirable.
Has an established track record of effective and influential oral presentations within the healthcare profession
Demonstrative relevant therapeutic research or substantive patient care experience is required (3 years minimum)
Experience with drug therapy positioning with a track record of influencing others to make accurate and effective therapeutic decisions is desired
Generally has at least some experience as a MSL or equivalent position in the pharmaceutical industry
Demonstration of expertise in key skills and competencies (see below)
First degree in a scientific subject essential
Fluency in English as well as the local language
Ability to travel (40-60%) depending upon territory
Valid drivers license

For further information please contact
Alina Lapadatu
Email: alina.lapadatu@hayspharma.com

Services advertised by Hays Pharma are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business