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Organon

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare
  • Portugal, +1
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You need a doctorate in life sciences, strong clinical trial knowledge, excellent communication skills, teamwork ability, and readiness to travel 70%. Spanish fluency and industry experience are pluses.
  • You will engage in scientific exchanges, represent Medical Affairs at events, respond to inquiries, organize activities, contribute to plans, and support commercial training efforts.

Requirements

  • Required Doctorate degree (PhD, PharmD or MD) in the life sciences.
  • Strategically and consistently demonstrates the capability of peer-to-peer scientific exchange, remaining current on scientific knowledge, maintaining knowledge of pharmacoeconomics.
  • Strong knowledge about clinical trial methods, implementation, and data interpretation.
  • Sound scientific understanding, and eagerness to continue learning about a specific therapeutic area.
  • Ability to present scientific and other technical information with confidence, in a way that engenders trust and credibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, including listening and probing skills, across a variety of internal and external audiences.
  • Strong collaboration skills and ability to function within a team environment (coordinating activities with other field personnel in territory and within the medical team).
  • Knowledge in digital projects/communication.
  • Required travel approximately 70% of the time.
  • Fluent English, fluent Spanish is a plus.
  • Relevant pharmaceutical industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Engage in non-promotional, peer-to-peer exchange of medical and scientific information with SLs or KDMs, patient associations
  • Represent Medical Affairs at local or regional non-promotional medical events (e.g. Medical Congresses and Symposia) — may collaborate in the coordination of pre-event scientific information and post-event scientific summaries
  • Provide insights on the scientific gaps, ideas and other topics gathered from scientific exchange to inform areas of interest, development programs, and company strategy
  • Respond to unsolicited requests for medical, scientific, pipeline or marketed product information or indications from SLs or KDMs
  • Organize and participate in medical and scientific exchange activities, like hospital lectures, journal clubs, expert input forums, and advisory boards
  • Contribute to Medical Affairs Plans and implement its activities
  • Provide medical/scientific support, for Health Technology Assessments and formulary decisions, External Stakeholder-Facing Activities
  • Support company commercial colleagues by providing on-label or disease state scientific training, when requested

FAQs

What is the role of a Medical Science Liaison (MSL)?

MSLs are responsible for engaging in non-promotional, peer-to-peer communications and providing medical/scientific information to Scientific Leaders (SLs) and Key Decision Makers (KDMs). They serve as scientific experts within the medical community and support the effective utilization of products throughout their lifecycle.

What are the primary responsibilities of an MSL?

Primary responsibilities include engaging in peer-to-peer scientific exchange, representing Medical Affairs at non-promotional events, providing insights on scientific gaps, responding to medical inquiries, organizing educational activities, contributing to Medical Affairs Plans, and supporting Health Technology Assessments.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A doctorate degree (PhD, PharmD, or MD) in the life sciences is required. Additionally, candidates should demonstrate the capability of peer-to-peer scientific exchange, possess strong knowledge of clinical trial methods, and have excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Is prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry necessary?

While it is not strictly necessary, relevant pharmaceutical industry experience is considered a plus.

What languages are required for this position?

Fluency in English is required, and fluency in Spanish is considered a plus.

How much travel is expected in this role?

The role requires approximately 70% travel.

What are the main therapeutic areas the MSL team focuses on in Portugal?

The MSL team in Portugal focuses on various therapeutic areas, including neurology, maternal and women’s health, and cardiology.

What is the company's vision?

The company's vision is to create a better and healthier every day for every woman, delivering health solutions that enable people to live their best lives.

Does the company offer flexible work arrangements?

The job description does not specify, but it mentions that employees must be able to satisfy all applicable travel and credentialing requirements.

Will the company sponsor a visa for this position?

The job description does not mention visa sponsorship.

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Organon

Here for her health

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Organon is a global healthcare company dedicated to improving the health and well-being of women throughout their lives. They focus on a broad portfolio that includes reproductive health, heart disease, dermatology, and more, with the aim of addressing health needs that are often underprioritised. Their ultimate mission is to help women live healthier and longer lives by providing innovative and impactful medical products and solutions. Organon's purpose is to create a better and healthier everyday life for women around the world, while contributing to advancements in global health care.