Company Description
Santen is a specialized life sciences company with a proud 130-year heritage focused exclusively on ophthalmology. As a Japan-originated, global company with our footprint in over 60 countries, we are dedicated to delivering innovative treatments and digital solutions for eye health and addressing vision-related social issues for people around the world.
PURPOSE OF ROLE
The Senior Medical Scientific Liaison (MSL) will assume a leadership role in establishing and maintaining professional relationships within the medical affairs team, providing advanced scientific and medical expertise to support the company's strategic initiatives and enhance the understanding and adoption of its medical products. In this senior-level position, this position will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders in the assigned therapeutic area(s). This positions expertise will be instrumental in shaping strategy and contributing to the success of the organization's products and research efforts. The Senior MSL is expected to demonstrate a high level of scientific acumen, leadership skills, and the ability to mentor and guide less experienced MSLs.
Job Description
KOL Engagement and Relationship Management
- Identify, establish, and maintain productive relationships with KOLs, healthcare professionals, and academic institutions within the assigned therapeutic area
- Collaborate with KOLs to gather insights, feedback, and medical/ scientific information to inform the company's medical affairs and commercial strategies and research initiatives
- Able to implement and manage Early Access Programs or Compassionate Use Programs, with a key focus on patient centricity
- Provide mentorship and guidance to other MSLs on effective KOL engagement and relationship management
Scientific Communication and Education
- Disseminate relevant and up-to-date scientific and medical information to HCPs, KOLs, and internal stakeholders, ensuring accurate and compliant communication
- Respond to medical inquiries (including unsolicited off-label inquiries) from healthcare professionals and KOLs, providing evidence-based and scientifically sound information about products, clinical data, and disease management
- Plan and deliver scientific presentations and educational programs for healthcare professionals and internal teams, keeping them informed about the latest developments in the therapeutic area
Clinical Research Support
- Collaborate with clinical development teams to provide medical input on study protocols, study design, and data analysis plans to ensure alignment with global or regional strategy and objectives
- Support the identification and recruitment of investigators for clinical trials and observational studies
- Facilitate the communication of study results to internal and external stakeholders and assist in interpreting the clinical significance of data
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Contribute to the development and execution of medical affairs plans, including medical publications and medical information strategies
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, and regulatory affairs, to provide medical insights and support product launch and life-cycle management activities
- Participate in medical and scientific conferences, symposia, and congresses to stay abreast of the latest scientific advancements and represent the company's interests
Compliance and Regulatory
- Ensure all activities and interactions adhere to industry regulations, company policies, and compliance guidelines
- Maintain a thorough understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and codes of conduct governing medical affairs activities
Leadership and Team Development
- Provide leadership and mentorship to less experienced MSLs, assisting them in their professional growth and development
- Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment, encouraging knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the medical affairs team
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in a relevant life sciences field (e.g., MD, PharmD, MPH, PhD)
- Significant experience ( 5 years) in the pharmaceutical/ biotech industry, clinical practice, or academia, preferably within ophthalmology
- Proven leadership and mentorship skills, with the ability to guide and develop junior team members
- Exceptional scientific acumen and ability to understand and interpret complex clinical data
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate scientific information to diverse audiences
- Demonstrated success in building and maintaining influential relationships with external stakeholders
- In-depth knowledge of regulatory guidelines and compliance requirements in the pharmaceutical industry
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
- Strong organizational and time-management skills to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
- Fluent English, spoken & written
- Ability to travel based on business needs
Additional Information
Grow your career at Santen
A career at Santen is an opportunity to make a difference. Through our long-term vision outlined in Santen 2030, we are committed to be a Social Innovator - addressing the social and economic needs of people with visual impairments. We have team members around the world using their diverse talents to unlock new modalities and drive innovations for patient outcomes, education and treatment. At Santen, we believe in empowering all our team members with flexible ways of working and a highly inclusive work environment.
The Santen Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building diverse teams and ensuring a safe and inclusive physical and virtual workplace for every one of our team members. All employment decisions are based on business needs, role requirements and individual qualifications regardless of race, color, ethnicity, national origin/ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/ expression, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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