Medical Science Liaison, Hematology / Oncology, Northeast

This position is with Recordati Rare Diseases, Inc. (RRD), North America, an affiliate of Recordati.

Recordati Rare Diseases, Inc. (RRD) develops high-impact therapies for devastating rare diseases, focusing on providing often overlooked treatments to underserved communities in the U.S. Our mission is to mitigate the impact of rare diseases through increased awareness, improved diagnoses, and enhanced treatment availability, covering endocrinology, metabolic, and oncology franchises. RRD is dedicated to excellence, fostering a dynamic work environment that promotes professional growth and a significant impact on patients' lives.

Reporting Structure

Reports To:    Director, Medical Affairs or designee
Direct Reports:    None
Areas Managed:    Medical Affairs Initiatives

Overview

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will serve as our field-based scientific expert whose mission is to foster collaborative relationships with opinion leaders focused on Idiopathic Multicentric Castleman Disease (iMCD) and Cold Agglutinin Disease (CAD) and to facilitate the exchange of unbiased scientific information between the medical community and the company. The MSL will have the clinical/medical affairs expertise to serve as a peer-to-peer liaison internally and externally. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•    Deliver clinical and scientific presentations to health care professionals, including clinicians (i.e., Endocrinologists, etc.) and P&T committee members. Support medical community with up-to-date medical information, robust diseases expertise and product information.
•    Provide scientific support at medical conferences and support medical community with up-to-date medical information, robust Idiopathic Multicentric Castleman Disease (iMCD) and Cold Agglutinin Disease (CAD) understanding and product information (Sylvant).
•    Maintain peer-to-peer collaborations and relationships with key medical experts in relevant therapeutic areas.
•    Respond to unsolicited medical information requests using a customized approach.
•    Collaborate with physicians on medical affairs initiatives including providing assistance with publications and investigator initiated trials as well as company sponsored research.
•    Support clinical initiatives including assessment and selection of clinical investigations, site identification, registry and presentation of final approved data.
•    Provide medical and scientific input into the planning and execution of Advisory Boards.  Work with physician experts to review speaker presentations and provide medical references when requested. 
•    Train staff, including sales team on key scientific and medical topics in relevant therapeutic areas.
•    Participate in the development and review of professional slide decks, medical letters, and clinical summaries.
•    Responsible for developing territory plan with input from direct line manager. 
•    Gathers clinical field insights and informs team on a regular basis through appropriate channels.
•    Understand the role and contributions provided by Medical Science Liaisons and Medical Affairs. 
•    Act in full compliance with all laws, regulations, and policies including adverse events / pharmacovigilance responsibilities.
•    Perform additional duties as may be assigned. 

Education and Experience

•    Advanced scientific degree (M.D., D.O., Ph.D., Pharm.D.) in Medical, Biological Sciences required.
•    Minimum of two years of experience in Medical Affairs/Clinical functions strongly preferred.
•    Familiarization with drug development process, FDA, ICH, and GCP guidelines.
•    Experience implementing, monitoring, and/or managing clinical trials for academic clinical research or pharmaceutical/biotechnology company a plus.

Knowledge and Skills

•    Ability to review and interpret clinical data. 
•    Ability to develop clinical data and medical content for presentation to internal and external audiences
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
•    Strong presentation skills.
•    Project management experience a plus.
•    Experience with rare diseases a plus (including Medical Affairs, clinical practice, research).
•    Excellent time management and ability to work independently. 
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.  Based upon job requirements, employee may be required at times to attend meetings including travel out of state over weekends and nights.  Employee must be able to freely operate and travel by car and train/plane modes of transportation.  Employee is required to have a valid driver’s license and means of transportation.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must be able to fly via commercial air carrier.  
This is largely a sedentary role; however, the employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Occasionally is required to lift and/or move light to moderate weight up to 25 lbs.

Location/Travel

•    This position is field-based, near a major airport. 
•    Approximately 60% of travel required.

FLSA Classification

•    This position is considered Exempt.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Recordati Rare Diseases to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.  Further, Recordati Rare Diseases will not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  Recordati Rare Diseases will provide reasonable accommodate for qualified individual with disabilities.  

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required.

Disclosures

Annualized Pay Range (Base Pay): $160,000 - $220,000Other Types of Pay: Annual bonus
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, life & ADD, short and long term disability insurance benefits.
Retirement Benefits: 401k
Paid Time Off: Vacation, holiday, and sick/personal time.