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Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Thrombosis - North Italy, Roma

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Created 26/01/2022
Date expired 24/05/2022
Reference 743999800549657
Category Pharmaceuticals
Job type Full Time
Country Italy
City Roma
Zip Not specified
Salary Competitive
Company Description

LEO Pharma is recognized for its expertise in medical Dermatology and Thrombosis therapeutic areas.

Driven by our pioneering spirit, we are constantly looking to improve and expand the field of possibilities for patients. We put patients at the heart of each of our actions and decisions to best meet their needs.

LEO Pharma is a human-sized and dynamic company that offers everyone the opportunity to express their talents in an environment supported by strong values: integrity, adaptability, passion, innovation and the importance of patients.

Working at Leo:

Since its creation, LEO Pharma has always been involved in the field of coagulation by developing new molecules to treat or prevent venous thrombosis (or phlebitis) and pulmonary embolism.

About your team:

You will join a highly motivated team - competing with the biggest pharmaceutical brands - inspiring one another with bold new ideas, expertise and knowledge to surpass our current size and reputation. With each step of the journey, you will see the impact of your contributions as we flourish and transform into a global leader in medical dermatology.

About the Job:

You will support and lead with management the mission of driving a robust corporate culture that embraces integrity in our operations, consistent with the core values and principles of LEO's Code of Conduct. This includes building a scientific credibility of LEO in the Cancer Associated Thrombosis (CAT) area, in Italy and with international/global KOL.

You will be in charge for managing on the field all the launch scientific activities (Italy) and drive medical activities (Italy and globally): in post-launch phase in Italy and globally for established markets.

The function reports into Global and local Medical Affairs Director, working in full cross-functional way with all the other departments, in full alignment with LEO Global Corporate Business and Compliance strategy, translating them in local initiatives and strategies based on the Country healthcare system.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive scientific communication strategy, giving evidence generation and publication strategy.
  • Collaborate as member of cross functional team Medical/Marketing/Market access in the local brand plan development.
  • Responsible for supporting development of global Medical strategy, translating the global medical strategy into the local Cancer Associated Thrombosis medical plan, provide Medical guidance along the life cycle of the product executing the medical component of the Brand Strategy.
  • Accountable of all local scientific activities related to the BU: congresses symposia, hospital meetings.
  • Develop and maintain up-to-date knowledge of the therapeutic area by reviewing the literature, discussions with Key Opinion Leaders and key stakeholders, participating in cross functional interactions, attending scientific congresses, etc.
  • Accountable of delivering appropriate training in all relevant functions (field force and marketing mainly) to ensure a high knowledge of the therapeutic, scientific and product area in order to sustain the superiority and safety profile of Innohep®.
  • Key Stakeholders: oncologists, experts of thrombosis and internal medicine doctors

    Job Description

    Are you ready to pioneer together with us?

    We are looking for a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) Thrombosis to join our team in Italy, based in the North of the country, preferable in Lombardia or Piemonte.

    MSL Thrombosis will be LEO healthcare provider support, by using a scientific approach that is aligned with the Brand Team objectives and therapeutic area Medical Plan.

    MSL will act proactively in developing medical and scientific interactions, delivering on defined strategy and tactics, within the applicable and defined metrics and time-lines.

    His/her main responsibilities will be:

    - Interaction and development with Health Care Professional (HCP)

    • develop relationships with HCPs and providing them scientific information about Innohep®, research activities, and product development;
    • advocate HCPs for the use of the product, possible speakers or possible investigators in clinical trials;
    • develop strategies with selected HCPs as Key Opinion Leaders depending on their specific interests, enthusiasm for, or experience with our products.
    - With a field-based position, territory planning will be a key activity. This will be done in collaboration with the Medical Advisor along with the commercial team and will involve identifying a focus of effort and the metrics for customer calls.

    - The MSL will be expected to be an expert on the product and therapeutic areas. This will involve regular and extensive reviews of the literature, developing presentations and assisting with publications and medical communications.

    - Participation in scientific meetings will be essential, and the MSL will attend appropriate scientific congresses and conferences, and LEO therapeutic area training sessions to maintain a current knowledge base and to develop competitive intelligence on other products in their therapeutic area.

    - The MSL will play a critical role in internal training and communication with the Medical, Brand Team and territory managers, providing both internally and externally education and knowledge sharing to colleagues, HCPs, KOLs, Scientific and medical societies, Patients' associations.

    - The MSL will be responsible for assisting the Medical team in the identification of potential investigators and research projects. For Investigator Initiated Studies, this may include education and facilitation of the Investigator Initiated Study process.

    Qualifications

    • 2-5 years working experience as MSL or Medical Affairs environment, in multinational Companies, with a focus in thrombosis, oncology, vascular medicine, cardiology or specialty care/hospital products experiences;
    • Master degree required in Medicine, CTF, Biology, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, with specialization in thrombosis, oncology, vascular medicine, cardiology, oncology, pulmonary disease;
    • Effective communication and presentation skills directed to medical KOL, colleagues, internal/external stakeholders;
    • Strong learning agility to relate past experiences to new challenges;
    • Experience working in and being comfortable with matrix organization and reporting lines, and cross-functional teams without clear single leadership;
    • Ability to work independently and to prioritize multiple demands.
    Other requirements

    • Very good knowledge of the guidelines in the public Healthcare system and pharma industries in Italy
    • Detailed oriented, proactive, accurate, timely way of working
    • Very good knowledge of English
    • Excellent collaboration and communication skills
    • Capable to build networks
    • Strategic mindset
    • Action oriented attitude
    • Strong planning and aligning abilities
    • Ensures Accountability

    Additional Information

    Please note that we review applications and conduct interviews on an ongoing basi s.