Medical Science Liaison – Rheumatology Job in san francisco 94101, California US
Friday, February 12th, 2010Field-based Medical Science Liaison supporting the company's Rheumatology franchise. Responsible for Key Opinion Leader (KOL) development in Northern California and the Pacific Northwest (OR, WA, ID). The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate expertise and knowledge of products, patient treatment trends, clinical trials, and scientific activities within the Disease Area and continuously updates this expertise and knowledge based on training direction and approved resources provided.⢠Serves as a medical resource for the sales representatives and accurately answer any medical question they may have to help them properly utilize their approved materials.⢠Supports the field matrix team to ensure that the primary products receive sound field-based medical support consistent with the brand medical strategy.⢠Presents approved scientific data of a basic level to Healthcare providers in both group and one on one setting. Demonstrates listening skills by allowing Healthcare providers to express their opinions⢠Demonstrates appropriate response and documents the provision of accurate, approved scientific data in response to unsolicited scientific questions or requests posed by Healthcare providers for approved products and for products in development.⢠Develops and maintains contacts with external experts to further understand and gain insight into treatment patterns, scientific activities taking place with the Disease Area, needs and interests of Healthcare providers, and medical needs of patients⢠Identifies and prepares speakers for BMS promotional programs and speaker training meetings.⢠MD, PharmD, or PhD in a clinically related field of study preferred.⢠2 to 3 years working in a clinical or pharmaceutical environment, translating scientific or clinical data into high quality medical information. Prior experience as a MSL strongly preferred.⢠Prior therapeutic expertise in Rheumatology also preferred.⢠Knowledge of clinical trial design and process. Knowledge of the US Healthcare System the pharmaceutical industry, and relevant compliance standards⢠Strong communication and presentation skills essential ⢠Functional knowledge of MS Office Word, PowerPoint, and Excel program.⢠Candidate must live in/near a major metropolitan area within the geographic area of responsibility.
Medical Science Liaison – Rheumatology Job in san francisco 94101, California US