Senior Manager Medical & Scientific Affairs

Main Responsibilities:

• Identify key scientific communication strategies and create documents to support their use in to further HCP knowledge and understanding
• Create scientific communication documents, including PowerPoint slide decks, Medical Letters and congress data
• Manage research endeavors by tracking proposals, approvals and enrollment of all Helsinn supported research
• Manage Medical Information processes to respond to and track HCP unsolicited questions
• Identify, develop, and maintain peer-to-peer relationships with thought leaders, healthcare practitioners and researchers in specified region
  • Engage in scientific dialogue with clinically relevant content.
  • Provide effective clinical presentations and tailor approved presentations to meet specific audience needs.
  • Provide on-label and reactive scientific information upon request for medical inquiries and support pharmacovigilance.
  • Identify disease state and product speakers for promotional programs and provide training.
  • Assess feasibility of investigator research concepts and serve as primary point of contact for investigator-initiated trials from inception to publication.
• Assist in the planning and execution of advisory boards and other programs.
• Identify key scientific communication strategies and create documents to support their use in to further HCP knowledge and understanding
  ·       Create scientific communication documents, including PowerPoint slide decks, Medical Letters and congress data
  ·       Manage research endeavors by tracking proposals, approvals and enrollment of all Helsinn supported research
  ·       Manage Medical Information processes to respond to and track HCP unsolicited questions
  ·       Identify, develop, and maintain peer-to-peer relationships with thought leaders, healthcare practitioners and researchers in specified region
  o   Engage in scientific dialogue with clinically relevant content.
  o   Provide effective clinical presentations and tailor approved presentations to meet specific audience needs.
  o   Provide on-label and reactive scientific information upon request for medical inquiries and support pharmacovigilance.
  o   Identify disease state and product speakers for promotional programs and provide training.
  o   Assess feasibility of investigator research concepts and serve as primary point of contact for investigator-initiated trials from inception to publication.
  ·       Assist in the planning and execution of advisory boards and other programs.
  ·       Research, edit and write scientific communication and administrative reports, as needed.
  ·       Attend and collect key medical insights at relevant local, regional, national, and international congresses.
  ·       Serve as a scientific resource and educator to internal stakeholders.
  ·       Develop, implement, and present to management territory plans for tactical execution of Medical and Scientific Affairs strategy.
  ·       Develop and maintain an in-depth scientific knowledge of disease states and products in Helsinn areas of focus.
  ·       Effectively partner with others and participate in cross-functional projects, initiatives, meetings, and workstreams with internal stakeholders
  ·       Maintain integrity and full compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations, industry guidelines and company SOPs
  ·       Support all Medical Affairs activities as needed
  ·       Travel 30-50%, including nights and weekends to meet business needs
  ·       Home office presence when not traveling on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday; with remote work on Monday and Friday.

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 2 years in a MSL role or relevant clinical and/or scientific practice setting is required; consideration will be made with comparable experience in research and/or pharmaceutical experience.
• Industry, clinical and/or research expertise in oncology or dermatology therapeutics and/or supportive care is preferred.
• Proven ability to develop strong relationships with healthcare, scientific and/or industry colleagues.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to understand and respond to multiple external and internal customer demands and critical thinking skills to navigate difficult situations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Expertise in interpretation and application of published medical and technical scientific literature.
• Good judgment and self-awareness choosing appropriate behaviors and responses.
• Flexible to new opportunities and adaptable to organizational change.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Working knowledge of U.S. legal, regulatory, and compliance regulations and guidelines relevant to pharmaceutical industry interactions with healthcare professionals and key decision makers.
• Domestic travel required with overnights and some weekends.
• Ability to use a variety of digital technology platforms and devices to either conduct, present, document or attend meetings.
• Must complete initial training and successfully pass all assessments within 90 days of hire.

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