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At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.
The Galderma Medical Science Liaison (MSL) serves as an internal expert to support the U.S. Nemolizumab team. The MSL develops and maintains professional relationships with external customers such as physicians and other health care providers (HCPs), nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistant (PAs) to provide comprehensive medical and scientific support for Nemolizumab in assigned areas of interest. The MSL will focus on providing HCPs, clinical investigators and professional organizations with proactive and reactive scientific information in a compliant manner.
This Territory Includes: NC, SC, GA, TN
Key Responsibilities
- Identify key opinion leaders and cultivate a network of experts -Drive Regional, National, and International External Expert and Influencer identification, tiering, and development in support for Nemolizumab. Prepare and execute key opinion leader (KOL) engagement plans. Develop, maintain, and execute US KOL and US Institution plans within respective geography. Collaborate with health care professionals to identify opportunities for the development of algorithms and guidelines.
- Execute qualitative and quantitative metrics required per the US medical affairs strategy.
- Identify, collect and communicate medical insights and feedback gathered from scientific exchange and relevant information to define, update and support medical affairs strategies.
- Conduct and implement a comprehensive disease awareness tactical plan within the respective geography by serving as an educational resource to healthcare providers on disease state concepts, including providing effective presentations to groups, and participating in 1:1 discussion.
- Provide in-depth drug, mechanism of action and emerging clinical information to health care providers in the respective geography in a compliant manner.
- Serve as a liaison to health care professionals and professional organizations and disease state advocacy groups. Support the efforts of patient support groups and educational foundations.
- Conduct discussions with HCPs to identify potential research gaps.
- Identify and facilitate opportunities for data generation activities through proposals for posthoc analyses, Investigator-Initiated Trial (IIT), and Medical Affairs-sponsored studies for research that is aligned with Galderma's strategic focus in a compliant and collaborative manner with home office colleagues.
- Attend congresses, engage with external stakeholders, prepare congress summaries, and present key perspectives to internal stakeholders including competitor analyses. Provide educational meeting support at scientific congresses.
- Maintain and stay current on developments in atopic dermatitis and prurigo nodularis by review and study of relevant scientific literature.
- Develop and conduct external and internal trainings and continuing education. (Examples include but not limited to - sales training, speaker training and advisory board alignment with HCPs).
- Ensure all activities and responses with external and internal stakeholders are conducted timely and with strict adherence to legal and compliance guidelines.
- Provide medical and scientific support into the planning and execution of advisory boards and work with physician experts to review speaker presentations and provide additional medical background where requested.
Skills and Qualifications
- Doctorate degree & 1-2 years of MSL/Medical Affairs experience preferred
- Pharm.D., Ph.D., MD required
- Three (3) plus years of clinical practice, clinical research, or medical research preferred. Experience in a medically related field can include post-doctoral training (i.e., residencies and/or fellowships)
- Dermatology or Immunology background preferred
- Biologic and/or launch experience preferred
- Excellent communication, presentation and time management skills required; must be adaptable, solution oriented and able to work well within a team and relate effectively with external HCP and internal stakeholders
- Ability to interface effectively with a variety of technical platforms
- Solid understanding of FDA, OIG, HIPAA, and other US regulatory principles
- Current working knowledge of US legal, regulatory, and compliance regulations and guidelines
- Ability to function with a sense of purposeful urgency in a team-oriented (matrix) environment
- Strong scientific and/or clinical acumen
- Strong business acumen
- Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and work effectively with a sense of urgency in an evolving environment
- Superior soft skills and demonstrated credibility with medical professionals with ability to develop good relationship
- Ability to complete expense reports in a compliant and timely manner. Ability to manage travel in an organized and effective manner.
- Travel is estimated at 70-80%
What We Offer in Return
In addition to base salary, we provide an opportunity to participate in an annual short-term incentive program that is based on corporate performance with a multiplier focused on individual performance. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits program including health insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, a generous paid time off policy, hybrid work schedules and more.
You will be part of an organization that genuinely values and embraces diversity and inclusion. We believe that reflecting the diverse perspectives of our customers leads to stronger, more meaningful outcomes.
Next Steps
- If your profile is a match, we will invite you for a first virtual conversation with the recruiter.
- The next step is a virtual conversation with the hiring manager
- The final step is a panel conversation with the extended team
Our people make a difference
At Galderma, you’ll work alongside individuals who share your drive—as well as those with different perspectives that help us grow. We value the unique contributions of every team member. Our culture of professionalism, collaboration, and support creates an environment where people can truly thrive and excel.
Employer’s Rights
This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not an employment contract, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason. In addition, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Galderma is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Galderma is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment.
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