Sr. Medical Science Liaison - Remote

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Those who join Emergent BioSolutions feel a sense of ownership about their future. You will excel in an environment characterized by respect, innovation and growth opportunities. Here, you will join passionate professionals who advance their scientific, technical and professional skills to develop products designed to protect life.

JOB SUMMARY
The Sr. Medical Science Liaison (MSL) is part of the field-based medical affairs supporting Canada and plays an important role in establishing, cultivating, and maintaining relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) to deliver clinical, pharmacoeconomic, and medical education in the opioid antidote therapeutic area. The Sr. MSL is responsible for leveraging his or her scientific background, industry knowledge, and business acumen to engage in appropriate, fair and balanced communication with KOLs in an assigned territory supporting research initiatives, advisory boards, publications, education, and other scientific activities to support Medical Affairs initiatives. Further, the Sr. MSL will provide product and pipeline therapeutic area expertise to address KOLs and HCPs inquiries and serving as a scientific expert to internal stakeholders. The Sr. MSL will work closely with Medical Affairs leadership to develop and collaborate with other cross-functional teams to ensure that Emergent maintains a strong clinical and scientific presence in the field. The role will report to the Sr. Director, Global Medical Affairs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Identify thought leaders, professional groups, organizations, decision-makers and other key stakeholders across Canada.
2. Engage in scientific exchange with identified key stakeholders.
3. Share and discuss evidence-based scientific data with stakeholders in accordance with all relevant regulatory requirements and company compliance guidance.
4. Capture and report scientific insights obtained via appropriate scientific interactions.
5. Respond to unsolicited questions regarding opioid antagonist products and document these requests and responses through appropriate process.
6. Facilitate education on disease state, product and landscape to internal & external stakeholders as appropriate.
7. Facilitate research initiatives at the direction of Medical Affairs leadership.
8. Lead departmental projects at the direction of Medical Affairs leadership.
9. Represent Medical Affairs at scientific meetings and conferences.
10. Contribute to the development of scientific materials.
11. Work with Medical Affairs leadership to develop and execute the field team strategic plan.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature of work performed by those in this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time which reflects management’s assignment of essential functions.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS
• PharmD, MD and/or PhD (or equivalent education) in a relevant clinical/scientific discipline.
• 5+ years MSL experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.
• Experience working in a clinical or scientific role within the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or medical research industries.
• Working understanding of pharmaceutical industry compliance.
• Experience using Microsoft Office programs (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Self-starter who can work effectively within teams.
• Ability to effectively present scientific information to diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and uses good judgment to make decisions.

Preferred:
• Therapeutic area expertise in medical devices, opioid use disorder, harm reduction, opioid antagonist and/or adjunct clinical fields.

There are physical/mental demands and work environment characteristics that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This information is available upon request from the candidate.

As part of our team, you'll join talented and inspiring colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. We offer highly diverse career opportunities, a supportive culture, competitive salaries, flexible work arrangements and an extensive benefits package. Information submitted will be used by Emergent BioSolutions for activities related to your prospective employment. Emergent BioSolutions respects your privacy and any use of the information submitted will be subject to the terms of our Privacy Policy.

ABOUT EMERGENT

Protecting and Enhancing 1 billion lives by 2030 focuses our energy to improve the quality of life for individuals around the world, giving them the opportunity to experience the fullness of life.

Our drive towards this vision informs all of our actions—whether it is our approach to product development, manufacturing, encouraging employee health and wellness or giving back to the community—we strive every day to achieve this shared goal.

WE BELIEVE IN OUR VALUES

• Lead with Integrity
  • We gain trust and confidence through ethics, quality, and compliance excellence.
• Stand shoulder to shoulder no matter what
  • We combine our best thinking and communicate openly to support each other.
• Own it always
  • Every person at Emergent is engaged and accountable for delivering on our commitments.
• Break through thinking
  • We take smart risks, pursue innovation and challenge ourselves to constantly improve.
• Compete where it counts
  • We set the right goals and respect each other as we conquer them together.