Job Description

Location: Montreal, Qu\xc3\xa9bec Less CMAs, Canada
Contract type: Permanent
Job ID: 1320

Role Description

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a field-based position responsible for providing a variety of external and internal customers with medical and scientific information on the appropriate utilization of specific LEO products and with more general information about their therapeutic area and disease state. The MSL will develop Medical Sciences Plan including KOL Engagement Plan and proactively build KOL support, by using a scientific approach that is aligned with the Commercial strategy and therapeutic area objectives. The MSL will need to be a credible and valued scientific resource of LEO Pharma in a variety of scientific interactions with key stakeholders across their assigned regions. MSL will cover Quebec, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland (QC/NS/NL).

Role and responsibilities:

KOL Engagement and Development. The MSL will provide regional scientific leadership through credible scientific engagement with KOLs and as a subject matter expert, and will be accountable for developing and maintaining relationships with all the Dermatology KOLs within the region that are important for LEO products.

The MSL will be responsible for mapping, identification, and segmentation, of KOLs in the assigned region, and engaging KOLs with credible, fair balanced, scientific information about LEO products, LEO research activities, and LEO product development initiatives.

The MSL will develop Engagement Plan for each KOL with engagement tactics such as potential speaking or clinical research opportunities, etc., and build strong and sustainable business relationships to develop them into advocates and Scientific Champions for the LEO products, depending on their specific interests, enthusiasm for, or experience with LEO products. The MSL will also collaborate with the Commercial Team and other cross-functional business partners to build a coordinated approach in KOL Engagement Across Functions.

The MSL will be a major source of balanced medical information for HCPs and will be capable of issues management and addressing scientific questions, including queries on safety and off label use of LEO products based on available scientific data.

The MSL may also be involved in providing scientific support to crossfunctional business partners, including support to formulary submissions for new products.

The MSL will contribute regional scientific insights to the Integrated Scientific Affairs Plan (iSAP) and define engagement strategy for each KOL spread across entire lifecycle of the product.

The MSL position is field based and requires strong territory planning. This will be done in collaboration with the MSL Manager and/or Medical Advisor and will involve developing a plan of action for managing KOLs, including, segmenting, and prioritizing KOLs, determining engagement model and the metrics for engagement frequency, collecting scientific competitive intelligence, etc.

The MSL will be expected to maintain up-to-date scientific knowledge and be an expert on their products and therapeutic area with regular and extensive review of scientific literature, attending key scientific meetings, LEO training sessions and preceptorships.

The MSL will help in developing scientific presentations (Slide Decks) and assist with publications, posters and other scientific communication programs.

The MSL will play a critical role in training and scientific education both internally and externally. The MSL will communication with the Medical, Patient Solutions team as well as Commercial Business managers sharing knowledge and field insights in a compliant manner, including opinion leader insights, site profiling, and competitive intelligence.

The MSL will be responsible for assisting the Medical Advisor in LEO clinical research initiatives including global clinical development programs and investigator-initiated studies (IIS). This may include identification of potential investigators and research projects, assisting in protocol development, site selection, recruitment strategies, and Clinical Operations collaboration. For Investigator Initiated Studies, this may include education and facilitation of the Investigator Initiated Study process

Pharmacovigilance & Compliance with Adverse Events

Recognize that PV cases may come to your knowledge in this role and fulfil the responsibility to forward any adverse event and patient safety cases to the local Pharmacovigilance department in accordance with company policies

General

Ensure compliance with appropriate SOP\'s, policies and guidelines.

Complete mandatory training in assigned timelines upon hire as well as when new policies, SOP\'s, guidances are issued.

Participate in personal development and training sessions as required for the position.

Work in a safe manner that does not endanger yourself or coworkers. Report any health or safety concerns (internal and external) in compliance with LEO policy and standard procedures.

Strive to consistently uphold LEO Pharma\'s core values.

Execute other duties as may be required by Executive team members and other members of LEO Pharma\'s Management team as training and experience allow

Key working relationships:

This role will work closely with the medical and commercial teams in developing a strategic direction for the brand, and will develop an MSL strategic and tactical plan in collaboration with the medical team. It will interact externally with Key Opinion Leaders and other industry stakeholders.

Job specific competencies:

Medical Doctorate (MD), PhD or Pharm D preferred.

Minimum Master\'s degree in life sciences with a focus on immunology and/or Health care professional background.

Thorough knowledge of the healthcare system, disease management and clinical research.

Dermatology therapeutic area and market knowledge. Biologics experience considered an asset.

Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills (including ability to network).

Proven ability to develop and foster peer-to-peer relationship with stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and work effectively with minimal supervision in a constantly changing environment.

Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.

Bilingualism (French and English) required

Evening and weekend work will be involved.

Ability to understand and summarize all aspects of clinical data and scientific publications, and effectively put data into perspective and communicate relevant clinical evidence to HCPs to expand their understanding of LEO products.

Ability to research scientific literature, and write reports, papers and research protocols.

Solid understanding of GCP, IMC code and healthcare compliance policies and procedures.

Excellent teaching skills and ability to present and discuss scientific material clearly and concisely.

Ability to work independently and engage KOLs and researchers in a scientific dialogue, handle objections and manage issues.

Demonstrated critical thinking in effectively and ethically addressing unsolicited off label questions based on available clinical evidence.

Ability to function in a highly regulated environment and to adhere to all LEO Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), yet be able to respond to a variety of scientific questions and requests from health care professionals.

Strong strategic thinking and planning skills, and demonstrated ability to take initiative, impact decision making, and follow through.

This role will require significant time spent travelling (notwithstanding and travel restrictions in place at a global or country level), and varied work hours.

In this role there may be extended periods of time standing, walking, sitting based on daily schedules to meet customer schedules at conferences, meetings, hospitals, clinical, pharmacies etc.

The job requires moderate amounts of time on electronic devices and tools such as iPad, cell phone, computer, which requires manual dexterity.

Let\'s pioneer together

At LEO Pharma, we help people with skin diseases live fulfilling lives by advancing dermatology beyond the skin. We drive dermatology with our knowledge, collaboration, and curiosity, and we are at the forefront of science in developing new medicines. Furthermore, LEO Pharma is a leader in thrombosis with a specific focus on cancer associated thrombosis. Leveraging our experience within venous thromboembolic diseases, we continue to engage the medical community and provide support with scientific education and training within this special area of care. At LEO Pharma, we put patients first in everything we do, and this is what makes us different! For us, pioneering together is about constantly improving and extending what\'s possible for each other, our company, and our patients.

At LEO Pharma, we believe that our different perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes are what enable us to make the best decisions, foster an inclusive culture, and meet the needs of the market we operate in. Therefore, we encourage you to apply for the position if you are excited about the role - even if you don\'t meet every single requirement listed, you might be just the pioneer we are looking for. We believe in flexibility in all aspects - also when it comes to supporting our employees\' diverse needs, hence, we offer hybrid work opportunities whenever possible.

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