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Accountability
Medical Science Liaison (MSL): Field-based medical expert within Medical Affairs department in Algeria
An integral position in communicating accurate, clear, and valued information regarding our science and products to multiple levels within the medical community and are responsible for providing field observations to internal stakeholders.
Support in developing local territory R&D tactics
Main Tasks
Identifies, develops, and maintains collaborative relationships with current and future Medical Experts (MEs), Health Care Providers (HCPs), scientific experts, cooperative study groups and study sites
Implements Scientific Engagement Plans (SEPs) in line with launch readiness plan and medical strategy
Communicates complex evidence-based scientific information and research concepts to MEs and HCPs. Communication is reactive unless disease state or on-label per local compliance regulations
Implements and disseminates high quality medical and scientific educational programs; gives clinical and scientific presentations at sites / hospitals
Delivers clinical and scientific presentations as needed
Responds to scientific inquires by HCPs in a timely manner
Ensures society engagement: collaboration with local, national, and international congresses
Implements and disseminates high quality medical and scientific educational programs
Discusses scientific value messages, clinical outcome and patient benefits with MEs, hospital pharmacists, and local payers in close collaboration with payer and access group as appropriate
Captures competitive information according to Amgen's ethical standards
Provides feedback based on field interactions with MEs and HCPs and documents interactions in ALIGN
Supports Amgen sponsored research to ensure prioritization of trial site selection, feasibility, and communication regarding marketed products and pipelines
Understand trial/referral networks and identify enrollment barriers
Participates in investigator meetings according to approved investigator strategy
Responds to requests for investigator sponsored research proposals
Delivers targeted internal training for selected topics (e.g. study update, congress news, latest scientific developments)
Contributes to qualitative and quantitative reports
Ensures conduct of work in line with compliance regulations
Collaborating with cross-functional teams regarding cross-functional activities
Qualifications
Advanced degree (e.g. PharmD, PhD, DO, MD) preferred or strong demonstration of equivalent combination of relevant educational and professional training
Minimum 3 years of experience as an MSL in multinational pharmaceutical company preferred
Cardiology TA related experience preferred
Willingness to travel , national & international.
Experience with clinical study management and conduct
Medical / scientific research experience
Good communication skills with internal/external stakeholders
Knowledge
Scientific expertise in the therapeutic area, related products, disease state, and interested in latest discoveries
Has solid understanding of country local health care system and decision-making, stays on top of changes
Good knowledge of clinical research, drug safety, legal and compliance environment
Demonstrates strong project management and presentation skills
Knowledge of value messages, clinical outcomes, and patient benefits for the products
Knowledge of commercialization and business practices
Willingness to continuously expand medical, scientific, market, and industry knowledge