Medical Science Liaison (NSW)

The role of a MSL is to provide non-promotional, high level scientific, medical and technical expertise to Ipsen’s external (Health Care Professional) and internal (Specialist Representatives, Medical, Marketing) customers. To gain insights that help create improved access to our medicines and drive scientific leadership.
Provide scientific information, exchange and leadership
Foster medical and scientific exchange with selected thought leaders (TL) on topics of mutual interest, including scientific and medical data and developments as well as disease area management
Respond professionally and quickly to documented unsolicited requests from external stakeholders for clinical information and data in relation to disease specific questions on Ipsen’s pipeline products and research programs, marketed products, on-label or off-label, through various channels including face to face, virtual, phone or email
Deliver presentations on scientific, clinical and technical aspects on Ipsen products and/or therapeutic areas
Assist in the organisation and scientific support of key external National and Regional events e.g. satellite symposia etc
Provide professional clinical information and data following pro-active set up of discussions on limited topics, in line with appropriate Ipsen SOPs and the Medicines Australia Code of Conduct
At least 80% time dedicated to in-field activity
Develop and maintain knowledge
Develop slide and information packs to be used to communicate scientific and clinical data for approval for use by the team in broader communications
Track and manage evolving evidence base in areas critical for the organisation. Ensure this is communicated to the appropriate personnel and scientific support is provided
Maintain a medical database of HCPs and TLs of importance to disease areas and or products of interest to Ipsen as captured in the CRM system (Veeva)
Support HCPs, including Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), in line with Ipsen strategy by reactively (and proactively where appropriate) providing them with scientific and clinical data
Attend appropriate scientific congresses to interact with HCPs and develop knowledge in relevant therapy areas
Contribute to National and Regional round-table-meetings and/or Advisory Panels to facilitate scientific exchange and uncover insights
Organise and participate in external education and training events as appropriate
Be the first point of contact for information exchange with investigators relating to clinical trial proposals in the designated territory and work closely with the relevant Scientific Advisor and other stakeholders. Support internal medical review and facilitate processing of unsolicited externally sponsored study requests. Provide, upon request, scientific material pertaining to the Ipsen compound or disease area to the Investigator proposing the study.
Obtain competitive information through congress attendance, HCP interaction and other appropriate means in the relevant therapeutic area
Provide medical brand support
Support Ipsen speakers at scientific/medical meetings, if requested by HCPs, by preparing slides and speaker briefings for approval
Collaborate with the team to ensure appropriate scientific support is available and implemented for HCPs as part of overall advocacy plans
Provide ongoing training and development of Specialist Representatives to enhance product and disease knowledge
Input to and drive action based on the Key Customer Plan
Partner with sales representatives to understand and resolve customer needs and issues as appropriate
Compliance and governance
Scientific support should be informed, balanced, current, and comply with the spirit and letter of Medicines Australia Code of Conduct
Responsible for maintaining an up to date training record
Build knowledge and expertise in medical governance
Build and drive knowledge in GxP
Lead organisation and improve productivity
Develop and execute in-field insight plan
Lead regular in-field WIP meetings
Responsible for tracking and reporting in-field insights (Veeva, X-fly)
Responsible for insight reporting
Develop TL territory planning
Dissemination of product/disease area knowledge in accordance with business priorities
Regular communication of best practice and facilitation of knowledge sharing
Assist in promoting continuous improvement in the department
Minimum
Knowledge, Abilities & Experience
A recognized Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Bio-Medical Science or Science is required.
Proven experience and successful track record as an MSL professional in a previous company (oncology experience preferred)
Knowledge of the TGA, PBS, the Pharmaceutical Industry and Medicines Australia Code.
Proven experience of critically appraising clinical evidence, and an ability to assimilate large volumes of data
Ability to collaborate and share information to contribute to strategic plans.
Ability to conduct clear and concise scientific discussions at a high level.
Comfortable working within a commercially-focussed environment
Ideal
Educated to post-graduate degree level, appropriate clinical specialisation (e.g. Ph.D. Pharm D or M.Sc. in Pharmacology) or other related health sciences discipline;
Understanding and working experience of the relevant therapy areas (oncology).
At least 3 years in a similar role

Work arrangement
Yes