Medical Science Liaison - Gulf Coast

Description
This is a field-based position supporting a territory that includes Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Candidates must reside within one of these states to effectively support the assigned territory.
Position Summary
As a Medical Science Liaison with bioMérieux, you will play an important role in fostering relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and healthcare professionals in your designated geographical area. Your primary responsibility will be to engage with leading experts in the field, gather insights, and provide scientific information to support our mission of advancing public health.
You will also contribute to the development of strategic medical initiatives and act as a bridge between bioMérieux and the medical community. This role is ideal for professionals with a passion for scientific communication and a desire to make an impact in the healthcare space.
Primary Duties
KOL Engagement & Relationship Building
Develop and maintain a strong, collaborative network of relationships with KOLs, HCPs, and key stakeholders in your territory or region.
Demonstrate ability to identify, develop, and nurture relationships with key clinical stakeholders in geographic areas or nationally, in alignment with North American strategic medical plans
Cultivate partnerships with thought leaders to support the company’s medical strategy and therapeutic objectives.
Engage in ongoing scientific discussions to share relevant data and insights, fostering trust and facilitating mutual understanding between bioMérieux and the medical
Medical Education & Scientific Presentations
Present scientific information on bioMérieux products and therapeutic areas, in alignment with the company’s strategic priorities.
Deliver evidence-based presentations to healthcare professionals once trained and assessed for independence by senior team members.
Participate in educational initiatives and share knowledge through various forums, conferences, and meetings.
Insights Gathering & Reporting
Collect and analyze insights from your territory to inform company strategies and enhance public health efforts.
Provide detailed feedback to your MSL Lead or Senior MSL on impactful findings, ensuring alignment with medical objectives and future product development.
Understand, interpret, and relay field insights with the goal of communicating trends, relaying internal and external priorities, and establishing strategic priorities for individual medical plans.
Scientific Literature Review & Evidence-Based Information
Stay up to date with the latest research and scientific publications in relevant disease areas.
Review and interpret scientific data to effectively communicate product and disease state information to internal teams and external stakeholders.
Regional Conference Engagement
Identify and attend relevant medical and scientific conferences within your territory to network with KOLs, gather insights, and share bioMérieux’s latest advancements.
Utilize these opportunities to strengthen relationships and stay informed about emerging trends in the medical field.
Collaboration with Internal Teams
Work closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., U.S. and Global Medical Affairs, Sales, Marketing, CSO, Regulatory Affairs) to align on company goals and share insights that impact strategic direction.
Actively participate in integrated medical teams, contributing valuable medical insights with a demonstrated ability to understand the needs and trends of a geographic region
Administrative Responsibilities
Complete necessary administrative tasks, including expense reporting, internal training, vendor credentialing, data entry, and maintaining accurate records.
Ensure all regulatory and company-specific guidelines are followed when documenting insights, providing scientific information, and submitting reports.
Tools & Technology Proficiency
Demonstrate proficiency with relevant tools and software such as CRM, Microsoft Office, i.e., Teams, PowerPoint, One Note, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Education, Training and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, healthcare, or clinical sciences
2+ years of professional experience in a clinical, laboratory, or healthcare setting.
Qualifying clinical experience includes patient-focused practice in one or more of the following areas: family practice, internal medicine, pediatrics, women’s health, sexual health, urgent care, emergency medicine, critical care, or pharmacy.
Qualifying clinical laboratory experience includes clinical microbiology, diagnostic testing, laboratory medicine, or clinical laboratory oversight/management.
Preferred Education, Training And Experience
Advanced degree strongly preferred: PhD, PharmD, NP, PA, MS/MLS/DCLS, MD/DO, or similar relevant advanced degree.
Outpatient or ambulatory clinical experience is highly preferred.
MSL/field medical affairs experience preferred, particularly experience involving HCP/KOL engagement, scientific/medical education, insights gathering, and field-based medical strategy.
Clinical microbiology board certification or similar relevant clinical laboratory credential is preferred for candidates whose background is primarily in clinical laboratory medicine.
Experience in infectious disease diagnostics, microbiology, molecular diagnostics, immunoassay, or related diagnostic areas is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Consistently upholds and reflects the core ethical principles and values that bioMérieux promotes.
Effective Presentation Skills - including the ability to present technical data
Planning objectives and strategies to achieve them within a set timeline
Understand complex information and interpret it accurately, often requiring critical thinking and analysis to grasp the full picture.
Technical skills with mastery level commensurate to the job level, marked by specialization and innovation in the field of work.
Build and maintain positive, productive interactions with colleagues
Intermediate: applies skills independently in most situations; handles moderately complex tasks with occasional guidance
Ability to build and maintain relationships with KOLs and internal/ external stakeholders.
Analytical mindset with the ability to gather and synthesize scientific and clinical insights.
Proficiency in using digital tools like CRM Microsoft Office Suite.
Working Conditions And Physical Requirements
Ability to remain in stationary position, either sitting or standing, for prolonged periods
Ability to ascend/descend stairs, ladders, ramps, and the like
Domestic travel required: 70% of time
International travel required: 5% of time
The estimated salary range for this field-based role is between $97,600 and $146,300 per year. This role is eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and individual performance per bioMerieux’s bonus program. This range may differ from ranges offered for similar positions elsewhere in the country given differences in cost of living. Actual compensation within this range is determined based on the successful candidate’s experience and will be presented in writing at the time of the offer.
In addition, bioMérieux offers a competitive Total Rewards package that may include:
A choice of medical (including prescription), dental, and vision plans providing nationwide coverage and telemedicine options
Company-Provided Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan including a generous non-discretionary employer contribution and employer match.
Adoption Assistance
Wellness Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Commuter Benefits
Various voluntary benefit offerings
Discount programs
Parental leaves
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