PTC Therapeutics is a global commercial biopharmaceutical company. For over 25 years our team has been deeply committed to a unified purpose: Extending life’s moments for children and adults living with a rare disease.
At PTC, we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team, fostering a strong sense of belonging.
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Job Description Summary:
Job Description:
Location: Candidates must be based in Brazil’s Northeast (state capitals preferred), the Central-West, or São Paulo.
The Medical Science Liaison I (MSL I) is a field base position of Medical Affairs that supports and represents PTC and its products with, and to, key opinion leaders (KOLs), clinicians, academic institutions, and professional organizations. The incumbent addresses the specific needs of these clients by responding to unsolicited requests for information about PTC marketed and developing products.
As the clinical and medical expert on the company’s products, he/she builds long-term relationships and establishes rapport with clinicians and doctors, clinics and academic centers through highly scientific product and disease state discussions that support or expand current therapeutic concepts and ensures safe and effective utilization of products. The incumbent is also a resource to company management regarding market dynamics, business development and client feedback.
The MSL I supports adherence to relevant regulatory requirements and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as appropriate.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Attends international, national and regional medical meetings and symposia as a representative of PTC and engages in discussions with attendees as appropriate; attends scientific sessions and poster presentations, gathers information, and summarizes findings; as possible, and when appropriate, cultivates professional relationships from these contacts.
- Delivers, and may develop/design, fair-balanced and objective clinical and scientific presentations to healthcare professionals (HCPs), payors, patients organizations in response to unsolicited requests for information on the use of company products.
- Identifies and trains speakers for advisory boards symposia, and educational programs with regulatory approved materials, slides sets, abstracts, posters, etc.
- Identifies, organizes and carry outs regional medical initiatives e.g. advisory board as need.
- Provides input to management regarding alternative therapies, business development opportunities/risks, and client feedback.
- Establishes, manages and maintains successful relations with relevant health authorities, including but not limited to: KOLs, HCPs, academic institutions, payors, patient organizations, etc.
- Facilitates the accurate and timely submissions of applications for unrestricted educational grants or research initiatives and requests for support of studies, per company policy.
- Maintains a thorough awareness of medical/clinical, regulator, compliance and quality issues and processes as they apply to the PTC therapeutic areas and adheres to, and supports, the standards established by the company.
- Maintains competitors information relevant to company’s therapeutic areas, goals/objectives, project activities and/product team priorities and stays current on therapeutic advances and competing therapies or products; analyses and applies relevant intelligence findings and communicates and presents insightful data/impact in an efficient format to appropriate internal stake holders.
- Work closely with key HCPs, such as a field medical team, to identify new opportunities and contribute to the design of the strategic medical plan aligned with the company's objectives to meet stakeholder needs. Evaluate the results and consolidate them as best practices.
- Work in partnership with the marketing department to contribute to the conception of innovative medical/marketing projects and, consequently, execute them in their own territory.
- Participate in regular internal meetings with the brand teams, providing insight from the medical field to collaborate on the brand strategy and propose solutions whenever appropriate.
- Budget planning required to conduct Medical Affairs projects.
- Provide cross-functional technical support to different departments. Conduct and/or assist with training for PTC's internal clients to better understand the scientific understanding of the molecule.
- Be able to conduct medical-scientific classes for payers and healthcare providers in other areas to support Market Access, Patient Organization, and Government Affairs strategies.
- Support in developing the field medical-scientific communication plan.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Degree in health sciences or related scientific discipline
- Be based in Brazil’s Northeast (state capitals preferred), the Central-West, or São Paulo.
- Previous experience in similar positions in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology or related environment
- Rare disease experience within a pharmaceutical company is required.
- Advanced English is required (oral and written).
- Experience in clinical research is an asset.
- Knowledge in project management and excellent understanding of the pharmaceutical delivery process.
- Hands-on experience working with KOLs, clinicians, HCPs, payors and/or academic institutions
- Must posses a valid driver’s license
- Excellent verbal and written communication and skills, including scientific/technical writing and presentations
- Field-based role with frequent travel (approx. 70%)
EEO Statement:
PTC Therapeutics is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.
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