Medical Science Liaison West Coast

Founded in 1946, Fidia is an Italian multinational pharmaceutical company, with R&D, manufacturing, marketing and sales capabilities, and an extensive product portfolio, mainly based on Hyaluronic Acid, in strategic therapeutic areas such as Joint Care, Eye Care, Skin Care, Specialty Care, Health&Wellness Care. Headquartered in Abano Terme (PD), Fidia extends its global reach through local partners and distributors in 120+ countries worldwide, as well as with wholly owned subsidiaries.

Job Description

• Develop and foster peer-level, professional scientific relationships with medical, scientific, and key therapeutic experts, including but not limited to Healthcare Professionals (Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, PA’s, etc.), clinical and academic researchers, Managed Markets Customers, Payors, formulary groups consistent with Medical Affairs objectives. 
• Provide actionable information that enhances the value and appropriate use of Fidia products
• Serve as a primary field Medical Affairs contact in order to provide accurate and appropriate clinical/scientific information exchanges about Fidia products.
• Provide clinical support and deliver data presentations regionally and nationally at Fidia sponsored meetings and seminars
• Identify opportunities and conduct formal presentations to essential groups as requested by medical and technical healthcare professionals, including key accounts, hospital therapeutic committee members, along with presentations of pharmacoeconomic data in accordance with company policies, applicable laws, regulatory guidelines and ethical standards.
• Identify and accurately present Investigator Initiated Study proposals for internal Fidia review and support consideration.
• Provide timely responses to customer inquiries to ensure focused and balanced clinical and scientific information that supports the appropriate use of Fidia products and services
• Identify study investigators in alignment with Medical Affairs objectives
• Participate in as well as lead scientific advisory boards and provide advisory board content development support
• Provide Medical Affairs booth support at National and Regional level conferences and congress meetings.
• Develop medical/clinical/scientific education and product specific materials such as slide kits, monographs, etc.
• Adhere to internal standard processes and comply with regulatory and compliance requirements

Internal Contacts/Customers and External:

• Internal Contacts:

              Medical Affairs; Commercial/Sales; Marketing; Managed Care/Market Access;

• External Contacts:

Health Care Professionals (Physicians/Surgeons, Physician’s Assistants, Nurses and Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, etc.); Managed Markets Customers; Payors; Formulary Groups;    Clinical investigators and Researchers; Professional Associations / Societies

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of key targets, customer segments, and market dynamics
• Excellent presentation skills with demonstrated ability in presenting clinical and scientific data in various settings
• Demonstrated expertise in discussing scientific content and context to multiple audiences
• Excellent project management ability
• Proven success with strategic and operational achievements
• Project management experience within a team environment
• Demonstrated ability to coach and motivate others
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Collaborative personality.
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Thorough knowledge of Regulatory environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-directed
• Ability to travel domestically required: ≥ 60% (overnights will be required)

Education and Experience:

• Advanced scientific or clinical degree REQUIRED - (MD/DO, PhD, PharmD, ANP/FNP, PA, etc.) or equivalent. Prior experience in medical devices, related pharmaceutical and / or biotech industry OR in Medical Affairs scientific / clinical role MAY be considered in lieu of advanced degree(s), however this will be considered on an individual experience basis
• Minimum of 1-2 year’s or MSL experience required (relevant Medical Affairs experience may be alternatively considered). Orthopedic, Musculoskeletal, Rheumatology, Sports Medicine, Advanced Wound Care, Dermatology, Orthobiologics, Medical Devices experience / background STRONGLY PREFERRED AND ENCOURAGED.
• Established track record of basic or clinical research conduct, interpretation, and presentation
• Experience identifying, engaging, interacting with key opinion leaders/subject matter experts

Physical Demands:

List those demands that are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job; Example: “The employee is routinely required to lift 25 lbs.”, “The employee is occasionally required to reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.” 

This position requires the employee to routinely use a computer and telephone.  Employee will also be required to travel by plane and automobile for business purposes.

Work Environment:

List those characteristics that are representative of the on-the-job environment; Example: “The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate”, “The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles”; regular travel via car and plane.

Location: CANDIDATE MUST RESIDE IN GEOGRAPHIC AREA AND TERRITORY LISTED AND MUST HAVE EASY ACCESS TO MAJOR AIRPORT. RELOCATION ASSISTANCE NOT PROVIDED

California: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, Oakland;

Arizona: Phoenix / Scottsdale;

Nevada: Las Vegas

Fidia benefits:
In Fidia you will have unlimited access to training and coaching programs aligned with market best practices and opportunities for professional development through participation in internal job posting processes, pension fund with company integration and health fund, merit review and referral programs, company canteen, staff discounts and access to the flu vaccination campaign.

Fidia Farmaceutici promotes parity and inclusion in all its actions.
All people from the status of candidate to that of employee and throughout the duration of their employment relationship are entitled to the same opportunities and protections regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, migration background, religion, nationality, age.
All company procedures are therefore drafted in compliance with the principles expressed in the previous point; any divergences should be promptly brought to the attention of the People & Culture Department.