Medical Science Liaison, Rare Disease, Argentina

Argentina · Full Time

About The Position

Medison is a rapidly growing global biotech with a strong global presence, operating in 4 continents and over 24 countries. Our mission is to provide access to highly innovative therapies to patients who suffers mainly from cancer and rare diseases. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of our mission, join us!

We are seeking a highly skilled, experienced, and strategic professional to assume the position of Medical Sales Liaison (MSL). You will be a key member of the team in Argentina and represent a primarily field and customer focused role, enabling medically oriented interactions with internal and external stakeholders based on individual contacts, educational events and medical projects. You will be an expert on the disease areas under your responsibility and will ensure your knowledge is current and thorough. You will implement the medical strategy locally and support the generation and communication of scientific information. You will act as the primary point of contact for a set of HCPs (incl. KOLs) and ensure good communication with sales and market access colleagues. You will report to the Medical Director Argentina

Responsibilities

Establish, develop, and manage collaborative relationships with key external medical experts and opinion leaders related to any current and future disease areas relevant for the company and develops a deep understanding of their medical needs
Contribute to the generation and communication of complex scientific information, communicating scientific data related to current and future products to all stakeholders.
Drive disease awareness in providing external medical disease education and setting up local scientific programs, such as symposia, regional advisory boards, or scientific meetings in accordance with the respective disease plans and in line with current compliance guidelines.
Coordinate and pro-actively contribute to all pre-launch and life cycle activities for current products and potential pipeline products in the country.
Provide medical support and medical information on unsolicited HCP requests related to any products in accordance with the relevant processes and local regulations.
Is an active member of scientific and educational interactions with therapeutic specialists on diagnostic and clinically relevant aspects of any therapeutic areas worked in.
Locally facilitate any patient access programs to address high unmet medical needs.
Collect competitive intelligence and market insights on diagnostic methods and treatment paradigms of any relevant therapeutic areas.
Communicate KOL insights that influence the development of brand plans and strategies.
Manage/support local aspects of investigator-initiated trials or other research projects in accordance with respective local laws and with Medison and MA SOPs
Ensure that all activities required by pharmacovigilance/risk management are planned, set- up and pursued in accordance with local laws and with Medison SOPs
Ensure legal excellence and compliance in all medical activities as per company SOPs and local regulations .
Communicate effectively with senior management and key stakeholders, providing updates on projects progresses and roadblocks enabling the organization to proactively anticipate delays for them.

Requirements

A strong bio-science education background in a health-related scientific field such as Medicine, Pharmacy, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, etc. is required.
Experienced MSL with at least 2 years (preferable) in pharmaceutical/biotechnology in a similar role
Candidates must have experience working in innovative companies and on innovative drugs.
Ideally worked in Specialties, Rare Diseases or Oncology and has built solid contacts to top KOLs in the country.
Strong scientific/clinical and medical affairs knowledge
Experience discussing on and off label clinical and scientific concepts.
Experience using data insights to decide next actions to enhance customer experience.
Experience working with different healthcare stakeholders.
Good understanding of local healthcare environment
Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
Patient centric
Works effectively in highly dynamic and start up environment with ability to cope with ambiguity and growth that accompanies a fast-growing company.
Highly collaborative team player that can respectfully provide valuable relevant feedback and manage conflict constructively.
Ability to work with senior members of Medison customers, PAGs, MOH, etc.
A problem solver, driven by analytical and scientific evidence.
Integrity and compliance mindset
Comfortable taking initiatives and learning from them (both successes and failures)
Strong IT skills and excellent digital capability skills to communicate effectively in a digital world.
Fluent written and oral language skills in English and local language, with excellent written and oral communication skills to apply medical content in English is essential.
Willing to travel across the region as needed.