Medical Science Liaison, Dermatology in Brampton

Driven by a bold pursuit of science and fueled by an unwavering commitment to patients, Sun Pharma is a leading global pharmaceutical company, providing high-quality medicines trusted by healthcare professionals and patients. As part of our mission to Reach People and Touch Lives, we deliver Innovative Medicines, Generics and Consumer Healthcare products that improve the lives of millions of people.

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is responsible for providing a variety of external and internal customers with medical and scientific information on the appropriate utilization of Sun Pharma dermatology products with more general information about their therapeutic area and disease state. This field-based position will proactively build healthcare provider support, by using a scientific approach that is aligned with the Brand Team objectives and therapeutic area Medical Plan.

The MSL will need to be a credible and valued representative of Sun Pharma leading in a variety of interactions, which include face to face and Peer to Peer (examples: ad boards, CME, etc.) with key stakeholders across their regions. The MSLs will engage with HCPs, NPs, & local Regional Dermatology groups. They will be trained to respond to complex inquiries in a scientific, fair-balanced, compliant manner serving as a critical field medical resource to these HCPs and also, internal SUN sales and market access constituents.

Duties and responsibilities

• Support a territory that includes 60 KOLs distributed across British Columbia.
• Interact with healthcare providers and grow relationships with thought leaders to communicate and advance the scientific platform as aligned with SUN’s corporate goals and objectives.
• Develop strategies to develop selected HCPs as Key Opinion Leaders depending on their specific interests, enthusiasm for, or experience with our products.
• Communicate complex scientific information, provide services if appropriate like slides, scientific literature acquisition, and or PSP service offerings, and research concepts to HCPs.
• Collaborate with the Medical Advisor along with the commercial team for territory planning.
• Develop a regional Peer to Peer Engagement plan with Marketing and execute in a timely manner on budget as a team.
• Play a critical role in internal training and communication with the Medical, Brand Team and territory managers.
• Provide clinical and economic value information to thought leaders, payers and formulary decision makers.
• Identify and train members of SUN’s speakers’ bureau and ensure they are updated on new data.
• Respond to requests for investigator sponsored research (ISS) proposals and transit them into Sun.
• Provide feedback based on field interactions with healthcare providers and Thought Leaders to SUN stakeholders.
• Foster scientific relationships between SUN and Fellows in training.
• Lead and/or participate on committees or project teams that support MSL strategies and tactics as delegated by MSL leadership.
• Seek out opportunities to support the MSL value proposition, achieve results and set an example for others to follow by consistently demonstrating SUN values and leadership attributes.
• Comply with all applicable SUN Health Care Compliance SOPs and US regulations.

Qualifications

• Medical Doctorate (MD), PhD or PharmD preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of field medical experience is required.
• Minimum Master’s degree and/or Health care professional background will be considered.
• Immunology and/or dermatology background is required.
• Proven ability to develop and foster peer-to-peer relationship with stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and work effectively with minimal supervision in a constantly changing environment.
• Thorough knowledge of the healthcare system, disease management and medical research.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, team, written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent teaching skills and ability to present and discuss scientific material clearly and concisely.
• Strong presentation and education skills; ability to communicate clinical and non-clinical technical information effectively.
• Demonstrated project management ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications.

Working conditions

• Travel up to 60-70%.

Physical requirements

• Field based role based out of Vancouver.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. The presently-anticipated base compensation pay range for this position is $142,000 to $173,500. Actual base compensation may vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to geographical location and experience. In addition, this position is part of the Annual Performance Bonus Plan and eligible for fleet car. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs which include medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance; RRSP savings plan; and the employee assistance program. Employees also receive various paid time off benefits, including vacation time and sick time.

The compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility.

If hired, the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company, or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees as assigned to this job.

We provide equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, ethnic origin, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, gender identity, gender expression or any other ground protected by applicable human rights legislation.