Medical Science Liaison, Dermatology in Vancouver

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, along with general information about their therapeutic area and disease state. This field-based position will proactively build healthcare provider support, using a scientific approach aligned with the Brand Team objectives and therapeutic area Medical Plan.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Supporting a territory that includes 60 KOLs distributed across British Columbia.
• Interacting with healthcare providers and growing relationships with thought leaders to communicate and advance the scientific platform as aligned with SUN’s corporate goals and objectives.
• Developing strategies to cultivate selected HCPs as Key Opinion Leaders based on their specific interests and experience with our products.
• Communicating complex scientific information and providing services such as slides, scientific literature acquisition, and research concepts to HCPs.
• Collaborating with the Medical Advisor and commercial team for territory planning, focusing efforts, and metrics for customer calls.
• Developing a regional Peer to Peer Engagement plan with Marketing and executing it in a timely manner.
• Playing a critical role in internal training and communication with the Medical, Brand Team, and territory managers.
• Providing clinical and economic value information to thought leaders, payers, and formulary decision makers.
• Identifying and training members of SUN’s speakers’ bureau and ensuring they are updated on new data.
• Responding to requests for investigator sponsored research (ISS) proposals and acting as the point of contact if research is accepted and funded by Sun.
• Providing feedback based on field interactions with healthcare providers and Thought Leaders to SUN stakeholders.
• Fostering scientific relationships between SUN and Fellows in training.
• Leading or participating in committees or project teams that support MSL strategies and tactics.
• Seeking opportunities to support the MSL value proposition and achieve results while demonstrating SUN values and leadership attributes.
• Complying 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 required.
• Immunology and/or dermatology background required.
• Proven ability to develop and foster peer-to-peer relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, team, written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent teaching skills and ability to present and discuss scientific material clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated project management ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications.

Working conditions include travel up to 60-70%. 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 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.

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.