Amicus Therapeutics
Our passion for making a difference unites us.
Associate Director, Medical Science Liaison
Location
Arizona + 7 moreAll locations: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming
Posted
178 days ago
Salary
Not specified
Seniority
Senior
Postgraduate Degree3 yrs expEnglish
Job Description
• Engage with national and regional Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) within assigned geography
• Conduct fair balanced clinical and medical information exchange on a peer-to-peer basis with KOLs via scientific exchange
• Collect and report field-based clinical/medical insights back that impact future strategy
• Serve as primary Amicus external medical affairs representative for key stakeholders, providing deep disease state and product information and facilitating collaborations
• Support new and ongoing clinical trial execution as needed
• Support internal departmental training meetings
• Build and maintain technical and clinical expertise across therapeutic areas
• Attend scientific meetings, conduct literature searches, gather medical insights and communicate learnings internally
• Respond to medical inquiries with available information following SOPs
• Facilitate educational grant request process and IIS inquiries/proposals aligned with scientific interest
• Partner with Patient and Professional Advocacy to maintain advocacy group partnerships
• Attend scientific conferences to support medical booth and engage in HCP meetings
• Lead or engage in advisory boards and regional scientific/medical discussions
• Fulfill administrative, procedural, and legal requirements in alignment with SOPs
• Mentor newly hired MSLs and other team members
• Drive innovative initiatives and ideas based on strategic imperatives as a MSL leader
Job Requirements
- MD, PharmD, PhD, DNP with relevant clinical, scientific and research experience, or Master’s degree (i.e., nursing/genetic counseling) with significant experience (10+ years) with a record of significant accomplishment
- Knowledge of FDA regulations, PhRMA code, OIG, and AACME as well as other international industry rules and guidelines along with medical and clinical terminology knowledge
- Strong business acumen, has working knowledge of multi-disciplinary functions involved in the drug development process
- Experience in rare disease is preferred
- MSL experience of 3-5 years preferred
- In depth knowledge of Medical Affairs organizations, including related operating processes, policies, procedures, and regulations
- Excellent verbal/written communication and listening skills
- Strong interpersonal skills in developing and maintaining relationships; high emotional intelligence
- Proven ability to collaborate and make connections with both internal and external stakeholders
- Proven self-starter that is solution focused when presented with challenges
- Ability to manage demanding schedules, adapt and be flexible with evolving and/or competing priorities
Benefits
- We value an inclusive environment where individual experiences and perspectives are celebrated, and voices from the rare disease community are heard.
- Amicus is an equal opportunity employer and will judge all applicants based on their qualifications for the job, without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, disability status or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
