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Medical Science Liaison/Sr. Medical Science Liaison - Biosimilars – East Central Region

Biogen

Medical Science Liaison/Sr. Medical Science Liaison - Biosimilars – East Central Region

Cambridge, MA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Through cutting-edge science and medicine, Biogen discovers, develops, and delivers worldwide innovative therapies for people living with serious neurological and neurodegenerative diseases. The global organization of more than 7,000 employees is committed to a single mission: making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients with few or no treatment options. Biogen was founded in 1978 and today, serves patients in nearly 70 countries. A Fortune 500 company, in 2016, Biogen had revenues of $11.4 billion. Its global and the US headquarters is in Cambridge, MA and its international headquarters is in Baar, Switzerland. Biogen aspires to have the greatest impact on patients and science of any biotechnology company in the history of the industry. That means creating novel medicines that benefit individuals and society and bringing new scientific understanding to diseases for which there are no adequate treatments.

    US Biogen Biosimilars (US BBU) is seeking great talent to help shape the future of healthcare in the US. If you are a strong leader of innovation, business strategy & execution and people with a diverse medical background and a track record of success in healthcare delivery, we are looking for you. US Biogen Biosimilars is committed to commercialization in several biologic categories and product launches. With our first FDA application under current review with the FDA, we are a team committed to advancing care for patients needing life changing therapies. As recent industry reports suggest, Biosimilar products in US healthcare have an opportunity to exceed $100 billion USD of savings during the next five years – Biogen is committed to be at the forefront of this opportunity for patients and the US healthcare system.

    US BBU puts patients first, while providing outstanding service for our customers and opportunities for our people to develop exciting, rewarding careers. By joining the US BBU, you will become part of a team laying the foundations for sustainable growth and building our organization from the ground up. You will develop and deliver strategies to bring more affordable biologic treatments to patients in a growing range of therapeutic areas. You will build insight driven customer strategies by understanding their requirements today and anticipating their needs for the future.  As part of the US BBU team, you will be part of a global business unit. You will be part of a team of people who are empowered to work with autonomy, agility, and determination to deliver for patients. US BBU presents a unique opportunity for committed experienced professionals who are ready to unlock the potential of biosimilars to transform more lives.

    The territory for this Medical Science Liaison/Senior Medical Science Liaison role is: IL, IN, KY, OH, PA West. 

    The MSL will build long term peer to peer relationships with thought leaders, select US clinic & large group practices, payers and other stakeholders specializing in ophthalmology care, and other areas where Biogen biosimilar is developing and/or commercializing products. The MSL will support Biogen advancing biosimilar clinical and research programs by delivering clinical, scientific, and technical education to the Ophthalmology community. The MSL is responsible for cultivating and maintaining collaborative relationships with influential members of the medical community to promote company, disease state and therapeutic awareness, in addition to serving as an advanced technical, scientific, and medical expert in the ophthalmology community for the assigned region. The MSL is responsible for developing, coordinating and assuring implementation of Biogen biosimilar corporate, scientific, and clinical strategies with these thought leaders within academic, clinical, and healthcare organizations. These scientific exchanges will support and/or expand current therapeutic concepts, as well as ensure the safe and effective utilization of Biogen biosimilar product(s).

    Additionally, the MSL may support Biogen biosimilar research initiatives including Real World Evidence generation, and investigator-sponsored studies. They will also participate in and contribute to projects and initiatives that increase the value and productivity of the Medical Affairs team.

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

    • Establish Biogen biosimilars as a leading company committed to patient access and the advancement of biosimilars as a new treatment option.
    • Maintain clinical, scientific and technical expertise in relevant Ophthalmology, and other future disease state areas.
    • Have proficiency presenting to payers and regional accounts on relevant clinical impact for payer formulary decisions
    • Have a thorough understanding of the biosimilar development process, biosimilar products, clinical protocols and related procedures.
    • Heighten medical affairs presence and visibility by leading individual projects and initiatives
    • Collaborate with medical affairs, clinical development, commercial and serve as a Biogen biosimilar resource to HCPs, large group medical practices, payers and formulary decision makers.
    • Develop and track key medical experts (KME) engagement plans – identify, develop and maintain long-term collaborative relationships with KMEs within assigned region.
    • Participate in medical and scientific exchanges with the medical/ scientific community including advisory boards in a compliant manner
    • Provide medical/ clinical teams with feedback and insights from interactions with KOLs and investigators
    • Respond to and document unsolicited requests for information on Biogen biosimilar products and clinical programs.
    • Support internal requests for dossier review and comment, medical review/consideration of potential business development opportunities and other unique projects as requested.
    • Participate in/support the training of Biogen biosimilar field and home office employees.
    • Facilitate research collaborations (including Real World Evidence [RWE] generation and investigator initiated trials [IITs] with key investigators including helping identify, establish and maintain such collaborations.
    • Represent the company at medical meetings through Medical Affairs’ Scientific Booth coverage and other related activities.
    • Engage in speaker identification, training and evaluation and provide support for advisory board meetings as requested.
    • Collaborate with US Market Access & Reimbursement and Commercial colleagues for thought leader and institutional engagement where appropriate.
    • Adhere to corporate SOPs and ensure vigilant compliance with relevant legal and regulatory guidelines governing scientific interactions with physicians and healthcare professionals across all activities, including those related to clinical trials, scientific interactions with internal and external groups, and responses to unsolicited request for medical/ scientific information.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    • Advanced Scientific or Clinical degree is required. PharmD or PhD level is desired, not mandatory. Minimum 2 years of previous experience as Science Liaison is required for the Senior title/level.
    • Experience in the ophthalmology and/or in supporting biosimilar products  is preferred.
    • Passion for science and deep scientific knowledge: Demonstrates a deep passion for medicine, science and clinical development; Is a subject matter expert in their TA; Has a solid base knowledge of the biosimilarity concept and /or retinal vascular diseases to engage in preliminary thoughtful and compliant Scientific Exchange before referring to the Biogen Subject Matter Expert
    • Effective communication: Communicates clearly, confidently, and credibly; Easily understands other points of views and responds appropriately; Listens with empathy to respond to current and future needs and adjust the communication according to the audience
    • Inquisitive and opportunistic approach: Exhibits marked curiosity about healthcare and business opportunities; Challenges the status quo and experiments to create new possibilities; Is resilient and navigate through ambiguity with determination to innovate; Demonstrates a potential to perceive and then engage in new opportunities for collaboration; Develop solutions quickly to take advantage of emerging opportunities; Take calculated risks and learn from failure
    • Team player: Enjoys working in a collaborative effort towards a common goal; Personable and someone people want to be around; Is consistent in their approach to compliant collaboration; Has strong and trusted cross-functional working relationships which enables rapid alignment on compliant solutions/compromises to minimize/avoid delays
    • Digital potential: Comfortable using and experimenting with technology; Embraces and optimally utilizes new tools and systems; Demonstrates a willingness and aptitude to learn if not yet well versed
    • Customer-minded: Keep patients, payers and physicians front and center in their daily work and collaborate to solve critical scientific and business challenges; Knowledgeable about the healthcare and access landscape with a clear understanding of how it impacts the customer’s behaviors and clinical practices; Demonstrates a passion for the business surrounding sciences; Able to articulate Biogen medical strategy and link to KME engagement
    • Accountability: Delivers reliably against their goals; Motivated to perform to meet and even exceed metrics and KPIs. See’s metrics and KPIs as a positive opportunity to communicate value to internal stakeholders
    • Ethical: Understands rules for industry and is committed to following them for the benefit of patients.
    • Able to travel at least 60% of the time, including ability to travel overnight and occasionally in weekends.
    • Must be 18 years of age or older with valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record. Must have authorization and ability to drive a company leased vehicle or rental.

    Additional Information

    Biogen is currently hiring for an experienced Medical Science Liaison for the East Central territory. The role will cover the following states: IL, IN, KY, OH, PA West. To be further considered, you must possess the required education and experience as well as ideally reside within the noted geographic territory.

  • Industry
    Manufacturing