Medical Science Liaison

ABOUT US

Celltrion Healthcare provides biosimilar and innovative biopharmaceutical medications to help increase patient access to advanced therapies around the world.

Celltrion Healthcare offers biologics to about 110 countries, along with more than 30 global partners around the world. With hands-on experience and knowledge accumulated through years of working in the advanced pharmaceutical markets around the world, Celltrion Healthcare has been securing distribution channels and providing patients with biosimilars at affordable prices.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced Medical Science Liaison (MSL) with a strong background in clinical research (CRA) for a hybrid role based in Eastern Ontario, including the GTA.

This is a 12-month maternity leave replacement with a potential for transition to a permanent MSL/CRA hybrid position.

The mission of the Medical Science Liaisons is to be the trusted scientific partners in the field for external experts and decision-makers engaging in mutual scientific exchanges to accelerate data dissemination. Celltrion HC’s Medical team members directly report to the Associate Director of Medical Affairs, enhance the knowledge of the scientific and medical value of our products in their respective therapeutic areas, and gather new insights by bringing cutting edge scientific exchange. This is a field-based position focused on establishing and maintaining peer-to-peer relationships with external Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and other relevant healthcare professionals (HCPs). Additionally, MSLs should work and communicate very closely with Commercial and Marketing teams.

In this hybrid role, as a CRA, the new medical associate will also be involved in the management of retrospective real-world clinical analyses initiated by the medical group in collaboration with KOLs, ensuring the collection of clinical data in compliance with Canadian regulations and good clinical practice (GCP). The individual will also support the oversight of local clinical trials initiated by KOLs and maintain high-quality communication with investigators and research teams.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

MSL Activities (~70%)

Responsible for Eastern Ontario including GTA, which incorporates multiple territories with different key account managers, needs and priorities

Maintain clinical/scientific expertise and serve as subject matter expert for internal and external stakeholders

Establishes and maintains healthcare professional relationships with physicians and other clinicians to provide scientific exchange per predefined targets and objectives and to ensure the safe and effective use of Company products

Interact with top regional KOLs as a key company point of contact for products of Celltrion HC Canada’s portfolio, related activities for the medical community, with an initial focus on immunology products, and build & maintain positive relationships with KOLs through the continuous customer education and engagement

Identify and interact with Scientific Experts or other relevant stakeholders (i.e., patient advocacy groups) through credible and accurate medical/scientific exchanges of information

Deliver scientifically meaningful medical programs and ensure execution of medical activities

Deliver MSL related activities in the specific geography (where located) to engage KOLs in value added provision of clinical and scientific information/data to health professionals via scientific exchanges/presentations

Contribute to the planning & execution of symposia, advisory board, consultant meetings, and/or meetings with KOLs and other HCPs

Ensure cross-functional collaboration that supports on-time delivery and flawless execution of field initiatives

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of competitor products, activities and medical strategies

Provide information relevant to the medical landscape in the assigned region, and continuously update knowledge & expertise on products, treatment trends, competitive direction, unmet medical needs, clinical trials, and scientific activities

Provide training, education and expert therapy area knowledge to internal staff and commercial partners

Provide strategic execution insights for outcome research studies, and develop local RWD generation strategy

Provide medical & scientific support to marketing, market access, patient access, business intelligence, regulatory, pharmacovigilance, etc.

Ensure all activities are in compliance with regulations, and internal processes & SOPs

CRA Activities (~30%)

Support the management of retrospective real-world clinical analyses initiated by the medical group in collaboration with KOLs: data collection from the PSP and/or the clinics

Ensure the collection of clinical data compliance with Canadian regulations and good clinical practice (GCP)

Provide appropriate medical and scientific support to the generation of data via supporting HCPs and academia in investigator-initiated studies, non-interventional studies, and the generation of real-world evidence

Maintain high-quality communication with investigators and research teams during the monitoring of RWE studies

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Doctorate level Degree eg., MD, PhD or PharmD

Experienced MSc or BSc with significant knowledge in Immunology, IMIDs and/or Oncology can be acceptable

Experience in the pharmaceutical industry required, experience in biologics and IMIDs is required, experience in medical affairs is preferable, experience in oncology is a plus

Clinical research experience as CRA, study coordinator or monitor is required

CRA certification is a strong asset (SOCRA, CCRPS, or ACRP)

Biologics experience is required; biosimilar experience is strong asset

Demonstrated analytical skills and a solid understanding of research methodology, project management

Ability to travel extensively (up to 60-70%)

BEHAVIROURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

Demonstrate critical leadership capabilities including strategic thinking, driving results, execution excellence, collaborating and influencing

Demonstrate enthusiasm, strong initiative, high sense of urgency, and being comfortable managing conflicts

Embrace an agile mindset to develop necessary processes to ensure consistent deliverables, and know how to organize people and activities effectively to achieve impactful outcomes

Display sound business judgement, and business acumen

Ensure cooperative and collaborative communication and execution between all internal stakeholders

Excellent communication skills (i.e., verbal, written, presentations) and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in cross-functional teams

Ability to learn and convey medical/scientific information to healthcare professionals and decision-makers; Translate clinical and/or medical data into compelling messages to help physicians best serve their patients

Knowledge of clinical trials designs /HEOR, and RWE studies

Ability to prepare and deliver high quality presentations and/or interpretation of scientific or clinical research publications