[Hiring] Director, Medical Science Liaison – Respiratory US @3849 Viatris Specialty LLC

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Role Description

The Director, Medical Science Liaison – Respiratory US will make an impact through the following responsibilities:

  • Engage with external parties, including Healthcare Providers (HCPs), the Healthcare Community, independent third-party organizations, patients, payers, regulatory authorities, and policy makers.
  • Maintain independence from commercial colleagues to ensure credibility as a source of Medical Information.
  • Perform job functions in accordance with all applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), federal and state laws, and health authority regulations.
  • Key responsibilities include:
    • 100% compliance with all Company policies & procedures.
    • Learning & Growth: Improve skills & abilities, develop medical expertise, and develop strategic leadership.
    • Operational Excellence: Improve operational efficiency and effectiveness, align medical activities with overarching company strategy.
    • KOL Relationship Management: Understand KOL medical education needs and align KOL selection with overarching company strategy.
    • Innovation: Understand medical innovation and increase use of innovative education materials.
  • Engage in non-promotional, truthful, evidenced-based communications with KOLs/HCPs using approved educational materials.
  • Draft, execute, monitor & adapt independent US MSL Stakeholder Engagement Plans for target KOLs/HCPs.
  • Provide a summary of day-to-day activities & achievements on a monthly basis.
  • Document HCP Interactions in VEEVA.
  • Respond to Unsolicited Medical Requests (UMRs) from HCPs or other external stakeholders.
  • Identify & communicate unmet medical education needs of target KOLs/HCPs.
  • Partner with US Respiratory Medical Portfolio Lead (MPL) to develop innovative, non-promotional medical education materials.
  • Gather & communicate KOL insights related to independent US Medical and/or overarching company objectives.
  • Staff independent Medical Affairs booths at congresses/conventions.
  • Provide training to internal Viatris functions on products and disease states.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 8 years of respiratory experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
  • Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) required; a combination of experience and/or education will be considered.
  • Knowledge of the US Respiratory Medical Science Liaison (MSL) roles and responsibilities.
  • Strong analytic and organizational skills in managing, interpreting, and presenting clinical data.
  • Ability to effectively communicate and manage collaborative relationships with KOLs and other medical professionals.
  • Driven by personal accountability & high levels of performance.
  • Comfortable with change and embraces the principles of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI).

Requirements

  • Must possess knowledge of clinical trials, relevant therapeutic areas, and applicable SOPs.
  • Recognized as an expert in strategies that can be deployed within Medical Affairs.
  • Ability to actively listen for insights from stakeholders and draw implications for Viatris.
  • Ability to set and accomplish compelling goals both individually and in a team setting.

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries.
  • Inclusive environment where experiences, perspectives, and skills can make an impact.
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