Job Description

Title: Agent de liaison m\xc3\xa9dicale et scientifique/Medical Science Liaison

Company: Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Canada Inc.

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R\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9 / objectif du poste

La principale responsabilit\xc3\xa9 de l\xe2\x80\x99agent de liaison m\xc3\xa9dicale et scientifique (ALMS) est d\xe2\x80\x99\xc3\xa9tablir des relations entre pairs avec les principaux intervenants externes, en harmonie avec nos portefeuilles de neurosciences. Ces relations faciliteront l\xe2\x80\x99\xc3\xa9change d\xe2\x80\x99information scientifique dans les domaines th\xc3\xa9rapeutiques cl\xc3\xa9s, la communication de donn\xc3\xa9es \xc3\xa9mergentes, la r\xc3\xa9ponse aux questions des professionnels de la sant\xc3\xa9 et l\xe2\x80\x99identification de partenaires de recherche ax\xc3\xa9s sur l\xe2\x80\x99am\xc3\xa9lioration des soins aux patients. Ce poste est \xc3\xa9galement essentiel pour recueillir des renseignements sur les tendances th\xc3\xa9rapeutiques, l\xe2\x80\x99exp\xc3\xa9rience avec les produits Ipsen et l\xe2\x80\x99environnement en constante \xc3\xa9volution des soins de sant\xc3\xa9, afin d\xe2\x80\x99harmoniser nos efforts d\xe2\x80\x99entreprise avec les occasions d\xe2\x80\x99am\xc3\xa9liorer les r\xc3\xa9sultats pour les patients.

L\xe2\x80\x99agent de liaison m\xc3\xa9dicale et scientifique sera principalement responsable du territoire du Qu\xc3\xa9bec et des provinces de l\xe2\x80\x99Est, mais pourrait interagir avec les clients de ce territoire tant en personne qu\xe2\x80\x99en virtuel. On pr\xc3\xa9voit que l\xe2\x80\x99agent de liaison m\xc3\xa9dicale et scientifique voyagera environ de 40 \xc3\xa0 50 % du temps. La pr\xc3\xa9f\xc3\xa9rence sera accord\xc3\xa9e aux candidats de la r\xc3\xa9gion m\xc3\xa9tropolitaine de Montr\xc3\xa9al ou de Qu\xc3\xa9bec.

Principales responsabilit\xc3\xa9s / attentes professionnelles

• Identifier et d\xc3\xa9velopper des relations entre pairs avec des experts m\xc3\xa9dicaux r\xc3\xa9gionaux et nationaux align\xc3\xa9s dans les domaines th\xc3\xa9rapeutiques d\xe2\x80\x99int\xc3\xa9r\xc3\xaat d\xe2\x80\x99Ipsen Canada, et conform\xc3\xa9ment \xc3\xa0 la strat\xc3\xa9gie et aux objectifs des Affaires m\xc3\xa9dicales.
• Soutenir l\xe2\x80\x99\xc3\xa9laboration de plans annuels des affaires m\xc3\xa9dicales en neuroscience, le cas \xc3\xa9ch\xc3\xa9ant, et en collaboration avec l\xe2\x80\x99\xc3\xa9quipe m\xc3\xa9dicale interne.
• Diriger l\xe2\x80\x99\xc3\xa9laboration et la mise en \xc5\x93uvre d\xe2\x80\x99un plan r\xc3\xa9gional des affaires m\xc3\xa9dicales.
• \xc3\x89tablir des \xc3\xa9changes scientifiques continus avec des experts pour discuter des th\xc3\xa9rapies actuelles et \xc3\xa9mergentes; cela peut inclure des conseils consultatifs, des r\xc3\xa9unions individuelles et des congr\xc3\xa8s.
• Collaborer avec les services des Affaires m\xc3\xa9dicales et de l\xe2\x80\x99Information m\xc3\xa9dicale pour assurer la transmission exacte de l\xe2\x80\x99information m\xc3\xa9dicale et scientifique, au besoin.
• Identifier proactivement les centres de recherche potentiels et les aider au besoin \xc3\xa0 faciliter les essais cliniques commandit\xc3\xa9s en externe.
• Identifier et aider, au besoin, \xc3\xa0 l\xe2\x80\x99initiation et \xc3\xa0 la fermeture des essais cliniques commandit\xc3\xa9s par le chercheur (investigator-sponsored clinical trials, ISS).
• Contribuer \xc3\xa0 l\xe2\x80\x99identification des besoins m\xc3\xa9dicaux non satisfaits en neuroscience.
• D\xc3\xa9velopper et maintenir une expertise scientifique, clinique et th\xc3\xa9rapeutique en neurosciences.
• Fournir une expertise scientifique, clinique et \xc3\xa9ducative appropri\xc3\xa9e aux clients internes et externes.
• Identifier les occasions et/ou appuyer les publications m\xc3\xa9dicales au besoin (r\xc3\xa9sum\xc3\xa9s, manuscrits, etc.).
• Collaborer et participer aux initiatives de formation des conf\xc3\xa9renciers.
• Contribuer \xc3\xa0 l\xe2\x80\x99\xc3\xa9laboration et \xc3\xa0 la prestation de la formation scientifique aux repr\xc3\xa9sentants commerciaux.
• Diriger des \xc3\xa9quipes de projet sp\xc3\xa9ciales ou y participer, au besoin.
• Coordonner les activit\xc3\xa9s scientifiques avec les Affaires m\xc3\xa9dicales, le D\xc3\xa9veloppement clinique et les groupes de franchises mondiaux, au besoin.
• Repr\xc3\xa9senter l\xe2\x80\x99entreprise lors d\xe2\x80\x99\xc3\xa9v\xc3\xa9nements de formation m\xc3\xa9dicale continue, de programmes, de r\xc3\xa9unions m\xc3\xa9dicales et de congr\xc3\xa8s scientifiques pr\xc3\xa9cis.
• Diff\xc3\xa9rencier Ipsen comme le partenaire scientifique de choix par le biais d\xe2\x80\x99initiatives novatrices, de strat\xc3\xa9gies coordonn\xc3\xa9es, de communications scientifiques et une approche centr\xc3\xa9e sur le patient.

Connaissances, capacit\xc3\xa9s et exp\xc3\xa9rience

\xc3\x89ducation / certifications :

• Deux ans d\xe2\x80\x99exp\xc3\xa9rience en liaison m\xc3\xa9dicale et scientifique, un atout.
• Dipl\xc3\xb4me d\xe2\x80\x99\xc3\xa9tudes sup\xc3\xa9rieures en sciences de la vie, un atout (p. ex., M.D., Ph. D., Pharm. D., etc.). Les candidats ayant un dipl\xc3\xb4me de ma\xc3\xaetrise en sciences ou l\xe2\x80\x99\xc3\xa9quivalent seraient consid\xc3\xa9r\xc3\xa9s s\xe2\x80\x99ils ont d\xc3\xa9montr\xc3\xa9 de l\xe2\x80\x99exp\xc3\xa9rience en liaison m\xc3\xa9dicale et scientifique.

Exp\xc3\xa9rience :

• Excellentes comp\xc3\xa9tences organisationnelles et de planification.
• Comp\xc3\xa9tences av\xc3\xa9r\xc3\xa9es en leadership.
• Comp\xc3\xa9tences en pr\xc3\xa9sentation, en animation et en formation.
• Travailler de fa\xc3\xa7on autonome et avec des \xc3\xa9quipes interfonctionnelles.

Langues :

• Le bilinguisme (fran\xc3\xa7ais et anglais) est requis.

Comp\xc3\xa9tences techniques cl\xc3\xa9s requises

• Connaissances en informatique requises; comp\xc3\xa9tences sur MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, courriel, texto, utilisation d\xe2\x80\x99un t\xc3\xa9l\xc3\xa9phone intelligent mobile).
• Les voyages d\xe2\x80\x99affaires en avion ou en voiture sont r\xc3\xa9guli\xc3\xa8rement requis.
• Possibilit\xc3\xa9 de travail de fin de semaine.
• Capacit\xc3\xa9 de voyager au Canada, environ de 40 \xc3\xa0 50 %.
• Travailler de fa\xc3\xa7on autonome.
• Le poste sera \xc3\xa0 domicile dans la r\xc3\xa9gion du Grand Montr\xc3\xa9al ou dans la ville de Qu\xc3\xa9bec.
• Responsable du territoire du Qu\xc3\xa9bec et des provinces de l\xe2\x80\x99Est.

Summary / purpose of the position

The primary responsibility of the Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is to develop peer-to-peer relationships with key external stakeholders, aligned to our neuroscience portfolios. These relationships will facilitate the exchange of scientific information around key therapeutic areas, the communication of emerging data, the response to questions from health care practitioners and the identification of research partners with a focus on improving patient care. This position is also critical in gathering insights around treatment trends, experience with Ipsen products, and the constantly evolving healthcare environment, all to align our company efforts with opportunities to improve patient outcomes.

The MSL will primarily be responsible for the Quebec and Eastern Provinces territory but may interact with customers within this territory, both in-person and virtually. It is anticipated that the MSL will travel about 40-50% of the time. Preference will be given to candidates based in the Greater Montreal Area or Quebec City.

Main responsibilities / job expectations

• Identify and develop peer-to-peer relationships with regional and national medical experts aligned with Ipsen Canada\xe2\x80\x99s therapeutic areas of interest, and consistent with the strategy and objectives of Medical Affairs.
• Support the development of annual medical affairs plans in neuroscience, as appropriate, and in collaboration with the internal medical team.
• Lead the development and implementation of a regional medical affairs plan.
• Establish ongoing scientific exchange with experts to discuss current and emerging therapies; this can include advisory boards, individual meetings, and congresses.
• Partner with Medical Affairs and Medical Information services to ensure accurate delivery of medical and scientific information, as needed.
• Proactively identify potential research sites and assist as needed in facilitation of externally-sponsored clinical trials.
• Identify and assist, as needed, in initiation and closure of investigator-sponsored clinical trials (ISS).
• Contribute to the identification of unmet medical needs in neuroscience.
• Develop and maintain scientific, clinical and therapeutic expertise in neurosciences.
• Provide appropriate scientific, clinical, and educational expertise for internal and external customers.
• Identify opportunities and/or support medical publications as needed (abstracts, manuscripts, etc.).
• Collaborate and participate in Speaker Training initiatives.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of scientific training to Sales Representatives.
• Lead/participate on special project teams as necessary.
• Coordinate scientific activities with medical affairs, clinical development, and global franchise groups, as needed
• Represent the company at specific continuing medical educational events, programs, medical meetings and scientific conventions.
• Differentiate Ipsen as the valued scientific partner of choice through innovative initiatives, coordinated strategy, scientific communication, and patient centricity.

Knowledge, abilities & experience

Education / Certifications:

• 2 years\xe2\x80\x99 MSL experience preferred.
• Advanced degree in life sciences preferred (e.g., MD, PhD, PharmD, etc.). Candidates with an MSc degree or equivalent would be considered if they have demonstrated MSL experience

Experience:

• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Presentation, facilitation and instructional Skills
• Work independently and with cross functional teams

Languages:

• Fluency in French and English (written and spoken) is required.

Key Technical Competencies Required

• PC literacy required; MSOffice skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail, texting, use of mobile smart phone)
• Business travel by air or car is regularly required
• Some weekend work required
• Ability to travel in Canada ~ 40-50%
• Works independently
• Position will be home based in the Greater Montreal Area or Quebec City
• Responsible for Quebec and Eastern Provinces territory

Thank you for considering Ipsen as an employer of choice. We wish you all the best with your application.

Ipsen