Medical Science Liaison

Position Summary

The Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is a professional who serves as a key field-based scientific partner to healthcare providers and decision-makers, medical professional associations, and internal Almirall colleagues. The SR MSL will ensure access to current medical and scientific information on company products, therapeutic areas of interest, and investigational compounds or research areas if applicable to address unsolicited requests from HCPs. The SR MSL will be responsible for executing key medical strategies to positively impact patients living with acne vulgaris, actinic keratosis, and chronic inflammatory dermatological diseases. This position will support our field medical strategy in an assigned territory: EAST COAST

Core Responsibilities

Maintain in-depth scientific knowledge in areas of medical dermatology (especially acne vulgaris, inflammatory skin diseases, and actinic keratosis)

Identify and support potential research expansion projects/collaborations, medical advisors, and educational partnership opportunities

Conduct local roundtables and education programs that aim to enhance external experts’ understanding of unmet needs in their geography based on needs assessments

Serve as a scientific expert at key medical and scientific conferences, advisory boards, and internal meetings.

Support field-based cross-functional teams to provide medical expertise as requested by HCPs

Collect, analyze, and communicate information concerning therapeutic areas, treatment options, emerging standards of care, and competitive intelligence for internal communication/reports

Provide effective clinical presentations to internal and external audiences via peer to peer scientific exchange

Assess feasibility and serves as the primary liaison between Almirall and investigator for unsolicited Investigator-Initiated Studies (IISs) from inception to publication

Conduct on-going training to field sales and other internal personnel as requested

Required Education and Employment Qualifications

Doctorate degree (Ph D, PharmD, MD, DO in a relevant field preferred) required

Strong time management, and organizational skills with proficiency in Microsoft applications

Valid US Driver’s License and driving record in compliance with company standards

Must reside within the assigned territory

Must complete initial training and successfully pass all assessments within 90 days of hire

Extensive travel (up to 75%) required, including overnights and some weekends

Preferred Skills

3-5+ years of Field Medical/MSL experience

Dermatology experience preferred.

Prior product launch experience preferred

Strong-track record of identifying and building a network of HCPs including fostering relationships and the ability to identify national, regional, and local KOLs

Basic business acumen with a solid understanding of the pharmaceutical industry

Ability to clearly articulate complex scientific concepts in 1:1 and group settings

Strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to problem solve while working in a complex environment

Must be a strong team player and effectively interface with other internal departments including regional business units, marketing, sales, medical affairs, and external collaborators (i.e. CROs)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Almirall, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type, for all categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of person’s sex, pregnancy, age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, immigrant status, military status, veteran’s status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, the use of a guide or support animal or membership in any other group protected under applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.