Medical Science Liaison, Nephrology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +3 more states.

📋 Description

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

• Oversee the implementation of field activities as part of the ecosystem team.

• Develop, nurture, and utilize relationships with key scientific and medical clients and organizations within the region.

• Engage with Key Influencers, Local Practice Leaders, Key Decision Makers, healthcare providers, and patient advocacy stakeholders.

• Contribute to the strategic business plans for the ecosystem and customize regional business strategies.

• Share clinical, scientific, and health economic insights related to nephrology and immunology disease states and approved Otsuka products.

• Achieve business objectives that extend beyond the territory and influence Medical Affairs.

• Provide evidence-based insights on the clinical, economic, and humanistic value of Otsuka and its offerings.

• Foster internal working relationships across the matrix team.

• Develop and implement local medical strategies under the guidance of regional Field Medical Affairs leadership.

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

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

• Conduct clinical and data-focused training for promotional and disease-state speakers.

• Assist Otsuka's speaker bureau and address product educational requirements.

• Gather and submit medical insights to inform decision-making and prioritize evidence generation.

• Aid in clinical trials, health economic outcomes research, and medical collaborations.

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

• Mentor colleagues and support therapeutic development as well as the development of new hires.

• Assist Safety & Pharmacovigilance, 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.

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

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

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

• Previous training or experience in immune-mediated kidney disease is preferred.

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

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

• Strong conflict resolution skills along with the capacity to work across functions.

• Capability to lead others and project teams strategically.

• Proficiency in summarizing and effectively communicating complex information and business objectives.

• Solid understanding of the industry’s legal, regulatory, and compliance environment.

• Ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment undergoing transformation.

• Willingness to travel for business by air or car, up to 70% of the time depending on territory size.

• Preferred residence in a major city within the territory.

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Basic life insurance provided by the company.

• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Student loan assistance.

• Generous 401(k) matching.

• Flexible time off.

• Paid holidays.

• Paid leave programs.

• Additional company-provided benefits.