ADVANZ PHARMA is a global pharmaceutical company with the purpose to improve patients’ lives by providing the specialty, hospital, and rare disease medicines they depend on.
Our ambition is to be a partner of choice for the commercialisation of specialty, hospital, and rare disease medicines in Europe, Canada, and Australia. In line with our ambition, we are partnering with innovative biopharma and pharmaceutical development companies to bring medicines to patients.
Headquartered in London, UK, we have c700 employees based across more than 20 countries, including key countries in Europe, the US, Canada, and Australia. Our Centre of Excellence in Mumbai, India, as well as an established global distribution and commercialisation partner network complement our global operations.
ADVANZ PHARMA’s product portfolio and pipeline comprises innovative medicines, specialty generics & biosimilars, and originator brands. Our products and pipeline cover a broad range of therapeutic areas, including hepatology, gastroenterology, anti-infectives, critical care, endocrinology, CNS, and, more broadly, rare diseases.
We can only achieve our ambition with the passion of our dedicated and highly qualified people, acting in line with our company values of entrepreneurship, speed, and integrity.
About the Role
As ADVANZ PHARMA continues to build its position as the leader in specialty care, high barrier and value add medicines, we are seeking a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) to join our Medical Affairs team in UK.
The role of the MSL is non-promotional, scientific driven, patient centric and field based. It provides a key ADVANZ PHARMA Medical Affairs interface with Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) and organisations (HCO), Scientists & researchers, Pharmacists, patient organisations and other stakeholders in the healthcare environment to enable scientific exchange, ultimately to ensure the safe and effective use of ADVANZ products in line with the best existing evidence and latest scientific knowledge.
Main purpose of the role
The Medical Affairs Department in the UK organisation is part of the Medical Office. The role of the Medical Office is to bring medical/scientific and drug safety related insights and expertise to ADVANZ PHARMA and to be subject matter experts across the following functional areas: medical affairs, medical compliance, patient safety, clinical development, post marketing research, and medical operations.
The Medical Science Liaison works as part of the Medical Office team and is embedded in the Medical Affairs department of the UK & Ireland affiliate, specifically to:
Deploy the Medical Affairs strategy through development and execution of a local MSL plan
Contribute towards medical strategy for maintenance products and future product launches
Maintain scientific support for healthcare professionals through development and delivery of quality medical education
Establish and maintain strong, scientifically based professional relationships with the healthcare community
Provide relevant, accurate and timely scientific responses to medical educational requests
Key responsibilities :
The successful candidate must be able to perform each of the following satisfactorily:
Develop and execute the local MSL plan, which includes product launch activities, evidence generation, and medical education.
Develop scientifically based, professional relationships with healthcare professionals.
Ensure that medical insights inform strategic planning and flag key issues to the organization.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of scientific services.
Respond to healthcare professional product enquiries.
Establish and maintain contact with relevant medical societies and patient organisations.
Develop medical/scientific communication materials.
Demonstrate project leadership and management.
Participate in medical education for healthcare professionals.
Serve as medical experts within the Medical Office.
Assist in the initiation and oversight of clinical studies.
Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Other activities as requested by line management.
Utilise a blend of omni-channel tools to support customer engagement.
Drive personal and professional development.
Support a team approach to focus on patients and customers as a top priority.
About You
We are looking for highly motivated individuals who are passionate about making a meaningful difference to patients’ lives.
Qualifications:
Medical degree, PhD, PharmD or relevant higher life science degree
Experience & Competences:
Minimum of 3 years working in pharmaceutical environment within Medical Affairs/MSL.
Ability to learn about new subject areas and environments.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Experience and network in the field of gastroenterology, hepatology, infectious diseases or comparable.
Knowledge & Skills:
Good knowledge of the pharmaceutical environment and the role of medical affairs/MSL.
Excellent customer facing skills.
Competent in delivering medical/scientific presentations.
Project management and organisational skills.
Compliance mind-set and patient centric.
Personal Qualities:
Fluent in English and familiar with digital solutions.
Ability to travel regularly.
Positive and “can do” approach; excellent team player.
Why ADVANZ PHARMA?
At ADVANZ PHARMA, we believe in empowering our people to be entrepreneurs and embrace challenges to enable personal and company growth. We strive to do that inclusively and responsibly, treating all employees with integrity whilst rewarding outcomes and impact.
We offer flexible, agile working options, and you will also enjoy a highly competitive salary and benefits package.
To join us on our exciting journey, Apply now! *
*Please include a CV and Cover letter.
ADVANZ PHARMA's Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunities:
Our teams are made up of people from all walks of life and backgrounds. ADVANZ PHARMA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and prospective employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or other protected classifications.
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