Description
GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).
As Field Based Medical Science Liaison (MSL), you will be responsible for execution of the external engagement strategy aligned to the Hepatology therapeutic portfolio, as well as implementation of the external engagement plan aligned to the Hepatology Therapy area strategies, driving a consistent approach to carrying out engagement activities in the field.
Key Responsibilities
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career, these responsibilities include some of the following…
- Work with medical colleagues and other business partners to identify External Experts (Liver Specialists), professional groups, decision makers and other key stakeholders in the assigned therapy area of Hepatology and or geography.
- Respond compliantly to unsolicited information requests from healthcare professionals and associated individuals regarding licensed or un-licensed GSK medicines and indications; ensure all medical information responses are factual, fair and balanced, scientifically rigorous and strictly comply with GSK standards and policies and with local codes of practice, guidelines and laws to ensure the strictest requirements are met.
- Disseminate important safety information to the healthcare profession as directed by the Medical Affairs or Research and Development teams or the Dear Healthcare Provider Letter (DHPL) process. Conduct scientific exchange for a GSK Hepatology medicine that is on label or consistent with the label to inform and educate HCPs on the appropriate use of our medicines in patients. Deliver scientific / pipeline presentations to formulary committees and HCPs per documented unsolicited request.
- Maintain expertise in the evolving scientific / therapeutic area of Hepatology and in competitor medicines and vaccines.
- Attend and contribute (if required) to medical portion of regional account planning/training sessions.
- Attend national, regional, and local scientific/medical meetings to gain medical voice of the customer on recent data being presented on products and disease states of interest to GSK.
- Support clinical development activities and programs including GSK and Investigator sponsored studies as well as collaborating with R&D staff to improve site performance. Provide general insight into GSK research interests and field inquiries regarding investigator sponsored scientific or clinical research projects.
- Conduct individual discussions and meetings with steering committee members, advisory board members, consultants etc., on topics related to the work being conducted with GSK (e.g. for clinical research investigators, the conduct or publication of clinical research sponsored by GSK).
- Provide scientific training for GSK sales representatives regarding GSK Hepatology products and the conditions they treat utilizing approved Sales Training materials. Provide training to individual HCPs to prepare them to speak on behalf of GSK, and assist with GSK-sponsored speaker training events.
- Partner with matrix colleagues (e.g., sales, marketing, market access, etc.) to ensure strategies and business plans are both patient and business focused, and adding value to the External Expert (Liver Specialists).
- Demonstrate strong understanding of the Hepatology therapeutic area and market dynamics within assigned territory to be able to engage HCPs in meaningful scientific discussions aligned with the broader medical strategy and tactical objectives.
- Develop a clear strategic vision for the territory, ensuring proper identification, mapping, and planning of scientific engagements in line with the medical strategy.
Basic Qualifications
We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:
- Pharm. D or Ph. D, DNP, or MD (with a medical or clinical focus).
- Two or more years' experience in pharmacology and pharmacotherapy in humans and has experience practically applying this knowledge in a Hepatology focused clinical setting.
- Pharmaceutical industry, or clinical education, or medical liaison experience.
- Experience engaging in peer-to-peer Scientific Exchange with medical professionals and decision makers.
- Experience in creating and delivering medical-based presentations.
- Experience identifying opportunities for medical engagement and developing scientific engagement goals.
- Experience developing relationships with external HCPs, KOLs, and external experts and with internal stakeholders and key decision makers.
- Must be willing to travel 50 – 75% of time.
- Must live within territory specified.
Preferred Qualifications
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
- Residency of Post-Doctoral training in a clinical/pharmaceutical practice setting.
- Previous clinical experience in situations where direct/or indirect decision-making authority for patient care was demonstrated (e.g. direct patient care, treatment protocol development, drug therapy guidelines development, traditional clinical pharmacy practice settings).
- Above average computer literacy, including experience with software applications.
- Bilingual or multilingual candidates, particularly with proficiency in languages commonly spoken in communities affected by chronic hepatitis B (such as Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Filipino, etc.).