Medical Science Liaison, Nephrology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Provide a clinical and scientific viewpoint to the local execution plan that addresses customer challenges, issues, and opportunities.

• Oversee the implementation of field activities.

• Develop, nurture, and utilize relationships with key scientific and medical customers and organizations within the territory.

• Engage with Key Influencers, Local Practice Leaders, Key Decision Makers, healthcare providers, and Patient Advocacy organizations.

• Contribute to ecosystem and regional business strategies.

• Deliver evidence-based clinical, economic, and humanistic insights regarding Otsuka and its offerings.

• Foster internal collaborations across the matrix team and implement local medical strategies.

• Lead special projects and additional roles within Field Medical Affairs.

• Share disease-state and healthcare landscape information with field customers.

• Provide clinical and data-oriented training for promotional and disease-state speakers.

• Participate in the speaker bureau as required.

• Gather and submit medical insights to support evidence generation and healthcare solution decisions.

• Assist with clinical trials, post-marketing studies, Investigator-Sponsored Trials, and health economic outcomes research.

• Offer clinical expertise and feedback on clinical trial operational management, site selection, and performance.

• Mentor peers, new hires, and programs focused on functional or therapeutic development.

• Support Safety & Pharmacovigilance investigations, Sales Training medical education, and the Field Medical Center of Excellence.

⛳️ Requirements

• MD/DO, PharmD, or PhD in life sciences, or a Master’s degree with equivalent clinical experience.

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical industry Medical Affairs.

• Profound understanding of the interconnectedness of health systems and the overall delivery of patient care.

• Experience collaborating with healthcare professionals and other decision-makers.

• Exceptional business acumen and knowledge of the industry, Otsuka's business model and value proposition, key competitors, and marketplace dynamics.

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

• Strong skills in conflict resolution and the ability to work across functions.

• Capability to lead others and project teams strategically.

• Proficiency in summarizing and conveying complex information and business objectives clearly and effectively.

• Comprehensive understanding of the industry’s legal, regulatory, and compliance landscape.

• Ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment undergoing transformation.

• Demonstrated behaviors consistent with Otsuka Corporate Brand values, including Perseverance, Unconventional Thinking, and Humility.

• Willingness to travel by air or car up to 70% of the time.

• Preferred residence is in a key city within the territory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Company-provided basic life insurance.

• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Student loan assistance.

• Generous 401(k) match.

• Flexible time off.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid leave programs.

• Other company-provided benefits.

• Incentive opportunities.