Kyowa Kirin is a fast-growing global specialty pharmaceutical company that applies state-of-the-art biotechnologies to discover and deliver novel medicines in four disease areas: bone and mineral; intractable hematologic; hematology oncology; and rare disease. A Japan-based company, our goal is to make people smile by delivering breakthroughs where no adequate treatments currently exist, working from drug discovery to product development and commercialization. In North America, we are headquartered in Princeton, NJ, with offices in California, Massachusetts, and Ontario.
****This position is a multi-state territory to include: ND,SD,NE,KS,OK,AR,MO,IL,IA,WI,MN- must live within territory.
****Ideal Applicants would reside near a major city & airport
Job Purpose
Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) at Kyowa Kirin are the field-based extension of our Medical Affairs department. MSLs are scientifically trained professionals who possess strong clinical and/or scientific backgrounds whose role is to be a resource of fair-balanced and scientifically rigorous information to the healthcare community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify, establish, and maintain professional relationships and dialogue with international, national, regional, and local key opinion leaders and allied healthcare professionals.
- Educate healthcare professionals and managed market professionals on Kyowa Kirin's product portfolio.
- Ensure the appropriate dissemination of transparent, fair-balanced scientific and clinical information, knowledge, and services in a timely, compliant, ethical, and customer-focused manner.
- Function as a regional medical/scientific resource and work to pair external stakeholder needs with available Kyowa Kirin resources.
- Demonstrate proficiency in developing and delivering educational resources and clinical information in response to an established need/request.
- Independently liaise between investigators and Kyowa Kirin for unsolicited investigator-initiated studies.
- Liaise with Clinical Operations to support company-sponsored studies.
- Facilitate speaker development and training.
- Engage in timely and fair-balanced scientific exchanges with HCPs in response to unsolicited requests for information related to Kyowa Kirin's products.
- Independently lead, attend, and provide scientific support at international, national, regional, and local medical conferences.
- Actively participate in advisory boards and clinical investigator meetings.
- Gather data to generate insights and competitive intelligence to provide quality and appropriate feedback to headquarters based on field interactions with healthcare providers, key opinion leaders, and congress attendance.
- Lead, and deliver internal educational training sessions for internal stakeholders, including disease state, therapeutic landscape, and product information.
- Build and cultivate working relationships cross-functionally with adherence to compliance guidelines.
- Engage in continued independent learning within the therapeutic area
- Participate in PRC/MRC as needed
- Adherence to all company regulatory and compliance policies
- Provide mentoring support to MSLs
- Participate in cross-functional internal projects, and strategic initiatives, and is a translational resource (translates internal projects to our team with the rationale, purpose, objective, and what the results mean to the product, disease state, department, and company) to the MSL team.
Position Requirements:
Education
- Advanced clinical/science degree or health care professional credentials required (MD, PhD, RPh, PharmD, NP, PA, MS or equivalent), Doctorate preferred.
Experience
- Minimum Two - Five years of MSL experience. Therapeutic area experience preferred.
Technical Skills
- Proficient in MS Office Suite.
Non-Technical Skills
- Demonstrates scientific expertise – viewed as a scientific resource by peers. Broad experience in developing and maintaining key opinion leaders and other external stakeholder relationships. Knowledge and full understanding of treatment guidelines, clinical research processes, FDA regulations, and OIG guidelines are preferred. Outstanding interpersonal skills, including building strong working relationships, demonstrating high emotional intelligence, and managing and resolving conflict. Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, listening, and presentation). Expert translation of data. Expertly communicates and presents scientific and/or clinical data. Effectively manages communications/relationships. Demonstrates intentional collaboration. Results-oriented. Team oriented. Proven track record of success. In-depth knowledge and/or experience in national/regional healthcare, access environments, and the pharmaceutical industry. Commitment to the highest ethical, legal, regulatory, and scientific standards. Ensure compliance of the MSL team by acting as a role model and demonstrating consistent ethical behavior. Must have demonstrated the ability to manage relationships with KOLs within a large territory.
- Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, meet deadlines, make decisions, and change course of action quickly. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. A strong work ethic is required. Detail-oriented and excellent follow through. Has the ability to flex and deal with ambiguity in a dynamic, fast-paced, high-growth environment. Has a passion for personal learning and development to be able to grow with the company. Cultural sensitivity and ability to develop consensus within a multinational organization. Must have a valid driver's license
Physical Requirements:
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Annualized base salary ranges from $158,080 – $190,000 plus sales incentive; actual salaries will vary and may be above or below this range commensurate with various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, and merit.
This position is eligible for a company car through the Company’s FLEET program.
Kyowa Kirin provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Basic and Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Health Savings Account, Business Travel Insurance, Employee Assistance Programs
- Pet Insurance
- Retirement Savings 401k with company match and annual discretionary profit sharing
- Well-Being and Work-Life Programs Including Gympass, Nutrition Counseling, , Volunteer Time Off, Flexible Work Arrangements, Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, and TouchCare Insurance & Billing Support
- Generous Paid Time Off, Sick Time, & Paid Holidays
- Perks and Discounts with Tickets at Work and LifeMart
- Reward & Recognition Programs
- Career Development and Training
Kyowa Kirin does not accept agency resumes unless contacted directly by internal Kyowa Kirin Talent Acquisition. Please do not forward resumes to Kyowa Kirin employees or any other company location; Kyowa Kirin is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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