Regional Medical Scientific Director (Medical Science Liaison) - GI Immunology (Eastern PA, Washington DC, Northern VA, MD, DE) (Remote)

📋 Description

• • Serve as a highly credentialed therapeutic and disease expert, specifically within the Gastrointestinal (GI) Immunology program, acting as a Regional Medical Scientific Director (RMSD).
• • Engage in bidirectional scientific and medical information exchange with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and Scientific Leaders (SLs) in the Eastern Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., Maryland, Delaware, and Northern Virginia territory.
• • Provide balanced, factual, and scientific information regarding areas of therapeutic interest to the company and respond to scientific inquiries from SLs, including those related to company products.
• • The core functions of this role are aligned with Scientific Exchange, Research support, Scientific Congress Support, and the collection of Scientific Insights.
• • Act as a crucial liaison between the external scientific community and the company, enhancing the understanding of scientific foundations and objectives for approved, in-development, and active company-sponsored clinical trials, as well as investigator-sponsored research.
• • Serve as a role model for other field medical team members, contributing to their development through onboarding and sharing of therapeutic expertise.
• • Develop and nurture professional relationships with national and regional SLs to ensure they have access to approved medical and scientific information pertinent to the company's therapeutic areas and products.
• • Conduct peer-to-peer scientific discussions, maintaining a consistent presence with SLs to ensure they have a dedicated medical contact within the company.
• • Skillfully address scientific questions from SLs and, when necessary, direct inquiries outside the RMSD's scope (e.g., grants) to the appropriate internal company resources, strictly adhering to all applicable policies.
• • Maintain a deep and current understanding of the dynamic scientific and clinical landscape within the company's Areas of Interest (AOI), with a specific focus on the assigned therapeutic area.
• • In collaboration with Global Center for Scientific Affairs (GCSA), initiate discussions with SLs and potential investigators to explore alignment with research strategies, study concepts, and scientific merit for specific compounds or trials.
• • Enhance the understanding of the scientific foundations and goals of investigator-sponsored research (ISR) by engaging with potential investigators.
• • Identify and communicate potential barriers to patient enrollment and retention in clinical studies to help achieve study milestones.
• • In collaboration with Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO), recommend potential study sites and identify qualified investigators for participation in Phase II-IV clinical development programs.
• • Conduct Site Initiation Visits (SIVs) for clinical trials, assessing site readiness and identifying any challenges to patient enrollment and retention.
• • Provide protocol leadership and support in close collaboration with GCTO, ensuring smooth execution of clinical studies.
• • Address questions from investigators regarding their participation in company-sponsored clinical studies, providing accurate and timely information.
• • Actively engage in scientific congresses and medical meetings, facilitating scientific and data exchange, including discussions around both company and competitor data.
• • Proactively gather feedback, data, and insights during routine interactions with SLs that can inform the company's understanding of medical or scientific needs, priorities, and concerns of both healthcare professionals and patients.
• • Demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive and empowering work environment, embodying inclusive mindset and behaviors.
• • Lead by example in creating, nurturing, and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce, serving as a role model for best practices.
• • This remote role requires significant travel (up to 50%) within the designated territory, which includes Eastern Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., Maryland, Delaware, and Northern Virginia. Candidates are expected to reside within this territory, with a preference for the Philadelphia or Washington D.C. metropolitan areas.
• • The position requires a strong understanding of ethical guidelines, laws, and regulations relevant to the pharmaceutical industry, including FDA, OIG, and HIPAA.
• • Proficiency in organizing, prioritizing, and managing workload effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment is essential.
• • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, OneNote) and familiarity with virtual meeting platforms are required for effective communication and collaboration.